Disability Organisations in Uganda

A Directory of National And District Organisations of and for Persons With Disabilities

Compiled by Uganda Society for Disabled Children A Directory of National And District Organisations of and for Persons With Disabilities

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Disability Organisations in Uganda

A Directory of National And District Organisations of and for Persons With Disabilities

Compiled by: Uganda Society for Disabled Children

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Produced with support of Terre dses Hormes East Africa, Bread for the World - German, Able Child Africa - UK, A Publicity by the Disability Network Project, National Council for Children, Uganda Society for Disabled Children, Sign Health Uganda, National Unit for Disabled Persons in Uganda, Katalemwa Cheshire Homes, Kampala School for the Physically Handcaped and KCCC Probation Welfare Office.

i A Directory of National And District Organisations of and for Persons With Disabilities Forward he mission of Uganda Society for Disabled Children is …….One of the ways we intend to fulfil this mission is to reach children with disabilities in Uganda with Tservices that will help them reach their full potential. We will reach some of these children through the services USDC initiates and supports in our target districts of Luwero, Masaka, Kampala, Jinja, Soroti, Hoima, Masindi, Arua, Nebbi, Adjumani, Moyo, Lira and we will reach others through the services of this directory.

Children cannot be separated from their parents and caretakers who are our main partners and through whom we reach the disabled children. We found that family members, especially parents are committed and willing to do all that is possible within their means to help their children with disabilities. Most of the time they do not know where to go for services. Even if they do reach a services that is close to them, the service providers may not only be unable to help but may also not know where the child could be refered to for assistance.

It was with this in mind that USDC developed the directory of disability organisations and services in Uganda. The directory will help PWDs, their families, various service providers and development partners identify the closest service to them and the various options that can be explored. The first chapter of the directory provides an overview of disabilty in Uganda, factors that limit participation of PWDs, what can be done and possible sources of services. The next chapters are a compilation of addresses of organisations of persons with disabilities and of service providers. They have been listed by district to ease the search.

This directory, the first of its kind in Uganda will be updated annually. A form is available at the back of the directory for those who wish for their organisation to be included in the next issue.

Please use the directory and let us know how it has been useful and any challenges that you may have found while using it.

Susan Kisitu Executive Director Uganda Society for Disabled Children (USDC) www.usdc.org.ug Tel: Email Address

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ii iii Disability Organisations in Uganda A Directory of National And District Organisations of and for Persons With Disabilities TABLE OF CONTENTS

How to use this Directory

Chapter 1:

Disability and Development in Uganda ...... 1

Chapter 2:

Directory by District ...... 13

Chapter 3:

Directory by Disability ...... 135

Chapter 4:

Directory for Children’s Services ...... 225

Chapter 5:

Directory for Women’s Organisations ...... 255

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How to use this Directory he Directory of services for persons with disabilities in Uganda is designed to guide society on what services are available for physical, social, educational, rehabilitation Tand development of persons with disabilities in Uganda. It is therefore designed for easy use by all people who may need the services. It is arranged to address the needs of different categories of society considering mainly the aspects below:

Background Information on Disability in Uganda: Chapter 1 describes the prevalence of disability, challenges faced by people with disabilities and possible ways these challenges could be overcome.

Services by District: Chapter 2 endeavors to provide all disability development and rehabilitation services in each district as of 2009. Districts are arranged alphabetically.

Services By Disability: You may want to know the organizations and rehabilitation services for different categories of disability. Chapter 3 provides lists of: • Organisations for all disabilities, • Organisations for the deaf and hard of hearing, • Organisations for the blind and low vision, • Organisations for mental illness and learning disabilities, • Organisations specific to Epilepsy, • Organisations specific to physical or mobility disabilities and the • Organisations for the deaf blind. Services and organisations for Children and for women are specified in Chapters 4 and 5 respectively.

There are lists of branches, contacts or services that have been included next to their head organizations for ease of identification. These include NUDIPU district Unions, physiotherapy services, Vocational training institutions and Special Needs Educational schools.

A soft copy of this Directory is available on CD.

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Chapter 1

Disability and Development in Uganda

1.0 Overview of Uganda

1.1 Uganda is a tropical country with one third of its mass covered by water. 241,139 sq km of which is 43,938 sq km (17%) are swamps and water. The population is estimated at 31 million (UBOS 2008) with a growth rate of 3.6 per annum. The literacy rate is 61% female and 76%male. Fifty five% is composed of children under the age of 18 years. Uganda is among the HIPC and has a GDP of $420 with a gini –coefficient of 0.581. The maternal mortality rate and infant mortality rate are at 435/100,000 and 75/1000 live births respectively.

1.2 The culture, economic and political development of Uganda has had significant influence on disability and access to services by persons with disabilities. Uganda became independent in 1962 and experienced rapid economic growth during the first two decades based on coffee, cotton, copper and tourism. This growth was interrupted by a series of conflicts that have directly and indirectly impacted on disability through war related injuries and breakdown of health services.

2.0 Brief History of disability movement in Uganda

2.1 Persons with disabilities have traditionally lived with their families. During the 50s and early 60s institutions were introduced based on the charity approach and in the case of physical disability, in response to the global polio epidemic. The most prominent of these was for the blind, for persons with polio and those with leprosy. Uganda Foundation for the Blind (UFB) was founded in 1952 and enacted 1954. Extremely few PWDs accessed these institutions and those who did tended to live permanently in them.

2.2 In the late 70s PWDs started to come together to form single and multi- disability groups such as the Invalid Salvation Stream (ISS) in 1976. Disability organisations met in 1987and founded the National Union of Persons with Disabilities in Uganda (NUDIPU), a national umbrella organisation for disabled peoples’ organisations. NUDIPU currently has 5 uni- disability member organisations, 56 district unions and 3 associate members. It has been providing the election framework for election of PWDs at district and parliament level.

2.3 One of the early strategies of NUDIPU that was of very great leverage to the disability movement was the successful lobby for inclusion of PWDs in the constitution assembly (1992) and constituent assembly (1994/95). PWDs joined voices with women and other marginalized groups, and successfully advocated for affirmative action of women and PWDs. A prominent outcome of this was the representation of PWDs in parliament and consequently in all local councils from village to district level. iv 1 Disability Organisations in Uganda A Directory of National And District Organisations of and for Persons With Disabilities

2.4 The self-representation of PWDs has greatly affected the legal arena in Uganda. Several laws and by –laws have been enacted at parliament and local (district) levels respectively. These are discussed in section 5.1

2.5 Parallel to the development of the disability movement was the formation of organisations for disabilities. An example of this is Uganda Society for Disabled Children which was formed in 1985 with the aim of supporting rehabilitation of children with disabilities and facilitating their inclusion in families, communities and schools. An important strength of the disability work in Uganda is the corporation between organisationof and organisations for persons with disabilities.

3.0 The profile of disability in Uganda

3.1 According to the 2002 census PWDs are 4.2% of the population. The 2005 Uganda National Household Survey found 7% and the Uganda Demographic Health Survey in 2006, 18%. The break down by region based on the Uganda National Household Survey is in the table below.

Table1 : Proportion of disability by region and possible reasons Region % Possible reason relative to other regions War and breakdown of social services; poverty Northern 24.78 and underdevelopment Eastern 26.55 Poverty, high prevalence of trachoma This percentage is the highest because it is Central 27.54 drawn from a higher population than other regions. Peace in most of the region for a longer time Western 21.13 than others. More wealth, relatively better social services. Total 100

The demographic health survey 2006 which defined disability by ‘difficulty to perform’ and whose enumerators were better trained, found a prevalence of 18%. Despite the variance, it is important to note that disability is an important developmental issue that affects about 2,092,234 PWDs and their immediate family.

The main categories of disabilities in Uganda include: the blind, the visually impaired, the deaf, the heard of hearing, the physically disabled (movement disability), persons with epilepsy, the mentally ill, the intellectually disabled, persons with albinism and the deaf/ blind. The categories have been increasing in number as empowerment and services develop. For example recent addition is the landmine survivors and the Albinos.

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3.2 The proportions of the different disability categories are in the table below.

Table ii showing the proportion of the disability by category in the 2005/06 Household survey.

Difficulties in: Central Eastern Northern Western Total Seeing 192,978.46 210,420.89 191,120 141,332.53 735,851.90 Percentage in Region 26.23 28.6 25.97 19.21 100 Overall percentage 33.49 37.88 36.86 31.97 35.17

Hearing 93,503.08 119,346.45 134,821.90 79,688.22 427,359.65 21.88 27.93 31.55 18.65 100 16.23 21.49 26 18.03 20.43

Communication 20,943.28 26,039.53 14,902.67 21,174.39 83,059.87 25.21 31.35 17.94 25.49 100 3.63 4.69 2.87 4.79 3.97

Taking part in social 51,778 19,895.49 38,281.03 28,764.51 138,719.03 37.33 14.34 27.6 20.74 100 8.98 3.58 7.38 6.51 6.63

Learning 11,329.49 9,205.13 2,359.08 6,550.32 29,444.02 38.48 31.26 8.01 22.25 100 1.97 1.66 0.46 1.48 1.41

Mobility problems 175,766.80 136,795.90 106,062.90 93,073.60 511,699.20 34.35 26.73 20.73 18.19 100 30.5 24.63 20.46 21.06 24.46

Personal care 5,988.34 6,284.51 12,540.17 9,454.65 34,267.67 17.48 18.34 36.59 27.59 100 1.04 1.13 2.42 2.14 1.64

Psychological 14,510.80 20,084.29 10,687.41 45,336.21 90,618.71 emotion 16.01 22.16 11.79 50.03 100 2.52 3.62 2.06 10.26 4.33

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Other 9,491.11 7,370.37 7,677.55 16,675.28 41,214.31 23.03 17.88 7,677.55 40.46 100 1.65 1.33 1.48 3.77 1.97

Total 576,289.40 555,442.50 518,452.70 442,049.70 2092234.3 27.54 26.55 24.78 21.13 100 100 100 100 100 100

Please note that the second rows for each category are the horizontal percentages while the third row are the vertical percentages.

3.3 Age distribution Proportion of the age groups contributing to disability. 50% of PWDs are children below 18 years. 33% is above 60 years of age.

Proportion of PWDs in different age groups –children, adults and older persons

3.4 Causes of disability According to the 2002 census, communicable diseases including Malaria, Polio, meningitis, etc, caused 53% of disabilities. This is followed by natural aging process and congenital at 17% and 15% respectively. Injuries contribute 12% and Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) alone 10%. A new concern is the injuries due to injections. Congenital problems contribute to 15% of disabilities. The commonest congenital defects are club foot and cleft palate.

A qualitative study on the causes of disability by USDC (2005-06) identified the following as the main causes of disability among children in Uganda: malaria, meningitis, TB, birth injuries, congenital problems and trauma. AIDS is another common cause of disability with about 10 % of patients on ART developing disabilities. Witchcraft is still commonly believed to cause disability.

Injuries from war including gunshot wounds and landmines have contributed to disability and may be the main reason for the high prevalence of disability in Northern Uganda. Non communicable diseases that cause stroke and other disabilities, such as hypertension, heart disease and diabetes are also a growing public health problem associated with Uganda’s ageing population, sedentary lifestyle and western diet. Sickle cell anaemia is still a common childhood disabling condition but with improvement in management is extending to adulthood disabilities.

Trachoma, cataract, diabetes mellitus and congenital defects are among the main causes of blindness and low vision. Otitis media (pus in the ear) is a common childhood disease that causes deafness. Other causes include ageing and congenital defects of the inner ear are meningitis and encephalitis. German measles (rubella) is a common cause of deaf-blindness.

The underlying factors for most of the causes of disability include poverty, low levels of education, low status of women and girls, poor access to effective health services and negative cultural beliefs and war.

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Table 3: Causes of disabilities as found in the Uganda national Household survey 2005/06.

CAUSE FREQ (UNHS 2005/06) PERCENT Disease/Illness/Infection 1,083,680 51.86 Natural Aging Process 351,434 16.82 Congenital 321,170 15.37 Accident 239,185 11.45 Other 47,235 2.26 Witch Craft 34,708 1.66 Psychological Trauma 9,919 0.47 Abduction/War 2,272 0.11 Total 2,089,602 100.00

3.5 Changing causes of disability Global public health campaigns that have been implemented in developing countries over the past twenty years have had a significant impact on the causes of disability and hence the profile of disability. Polio immunization campaigns, strengthening of routine immunization against childhood killer diseases, vitamin A supplementation and other child survival strategies have eliminated or markedly reduced many child- disabling diseases. For example childhood blindness from measles and vitamin A deficiency is rarely if at all seen today. Polio is extremely rare in children below 15 years of age. The successful health campaigns and improvement in health care, however, have not reduced the prevalence of disability because children who would have died in childbirth are surviving with disabilities; the adults who escaped death from AIDS in the 90s are surviving with ageing and non communicable disease related disabilities. The re-emergence of malaria has a great toll on children increasing multi-impaired individuals. Treatment with ART has reduced AIDS related mortality but increased the disability incidence among HIV survivors.

4.0 Services that target PWDs

4.1 The services that PWDs require fall into two major categories; those that the whole population requires and those that are specific to the needs of PWDs. PWDs face barriers that limit their access to services available to other members of society. The most critical services that PWDs need to access are justice, education, health, vocational training, and all sources of livelihood. The barriers broadly include negative attitude, physical barriers such as stairs, high switches, ditches and communication barriers due to lack of sign language, Braille, low vision aids and appropriate communication with the intellectually impaired. The organisations listed in this directory through various strategies are attempting to remove barriers that hinder PWDs from participating in the mainstream. The main strategies used are advocacy and lobbying, legal provisions and enforcement and providing modals to emulate.

4.2 The second category of services that PWDs need is interventions to enable them overcome the barriers in the environment. Among these services are provision of mobility training for the blind, sign language training for the deaf and training in activities

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of daily living (ADL) such as learning to cook, bath, clean the house, shop, after becoming disabled. In children ADL training covers self-care, learning to toilet to feed one self and many other activities. In addition to basic rehabilitation described above, education and socioeconomic empowerment are important PWDs to participate in every-day life and gain acceptance.

4.3 Assistive devices are important to the wellbeing of PWDs. They help persons with disabilities to communicate, move and to take care of themselves. Assistive devices are of two types; those that support the body to function such as artificial limbs, calipers special shoes/boots, wheelchairs and others. These aids do not only support the body but also prevent further weakening through wrong posture and weakening of muscles. The second type of devices support the execution of ADL tasks and communication. They range from simple boards to adjusted kitchen and bathroom tools to complex lifts communication charts and voice amplifiers. Several organisations that provide assistive devices (imported and locally made) are listed in this directory.

4.4 In this section, the major special services required to facilitate access by PWDs to opportunities and services available to the rest of the population are discussed.

Type of Barriers and Device and service Example of organisation disability limitations required. providing service Movement Physically 1. Make environment 1. Advocacy and in- accessible accessible eg toilets, guidelines-UNAPD, Min buildings, provision of ramps, of housing and urban transport and rails planning, NUWODU, compounds. NUDIPU, local 2. Provision of assistive governments. devices such as wheelchairs, calipers, 2. Orthopaedic workshops in walking sticks & others referral hospitals, MADE, GYDA, AVSI, Selected 3. Physiotherapy and district hospitals. Occupational therapy including ADL training. Blind In ability 1. Orientation and 1. Kyambogo university, to see the mobility training environment and (O&M) in order to Selected districts with O & to communicate learn to move and M officers. through reading work independently. and writing. 2. In ability to read and 2. Teach Braille in schools write print so require with units for the blind units alternative method; or in schools for the blind for Braille. example Madera school for 3. Information in Braille the blind. 3. UNEB Braille exams, MOES for Braille textbooks, UNAB and WB for electronic communication training

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Type of Barriers and Device and service Example of organisation disability limitations required. providing service Visually Inability to see Information in large print, 1.UNEB, MOES for large impaired the environment devices to enlarge normal print text books, and to print, accessible electronic communicate services. 2. For low vision through reading devices, Sightsavers and writing. International(SSI), Ruharo eye centre for Deaf Communication 1. Sign language training 1.UNAD barriers of deaf 2. UNAB, Kyambogo 2. Sign language training University of public and service providers 3. Sign language 4.UNAD, Uganda National interpretation Association of Sign Language available in the media Interpreters. and public places. Heard of Communication 1. Hearing aid 1.Ntinda school for the deaf hearing barriers 2. Services to support 2.Mulago hospital, ENT provision of hearing department aids Epilepsy Negative attitude 1. community sensitisation 1. Uganda epilepsy society, of community Uganda Epilepsy association. 2. control fits Lack of drugs 2. Ministry of health, Uganda epilepsy society, Uganda Epilepsy association, TPO, USDC. Mental illness Negative attitude 1. community sensitisation Ministry of Health, Mental of community Health Uganda, TPO 2. Provision of mental Relapse health drugs associated with unacceptable behavior. Lack of drugs

Intellectual Negative attitude 1. Training in Activities of UPACLED, USDC disability of community Daily Living, Difficulty 2. Training care givers learning new in alternative and concepts patient repetitive communication Difficulty communicating 3. Community sensitisation Unacceptable behavior

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Type of Barriers and Device and service Example of organisation disability limitations required. providing service Albino Negative attitude • Community Association Of People With of community sensitisation Albinism In Uganda Difficulties seeing • Correction of vision Susceptible to skin lesions and cancer from sun • Education on light. protection of skin. All disabilities 1.Negative 1. Awareness raising of All DPOs and disability attitude family, community service organisations. from family, and service providers, community and counseling of family USDC-families and children service providers members, parent with disabilities. support groups. 2.Low self esteem of PWDs 1. Enforcement of legal provisions 2. Counseling of PWDs, formation of groups, education

5.0 Rights-based Approach

5.1 Disability is a normal occurrence in life and is part of humanity. PWDs, therefore, need to be treated with respect, having an equal right to living like the non-disabled people. A slogan for international day for human rights (2002) says, ‘we may be very different but we are all equal.’ It is against this that PWDs reject charity and demand for their rights; right to life, to a family, to name, to belong to a community, to education, to health, to dignified livelihood, to protection and many others. Globally the demand for rights has culminated into the Convention on the Rights of PWDs (2006), which Uganda ratified in 2007.

Table showing core legislature on disability1 Legislation Inclusion issues International UN Convention on the The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2007) is Rights of persons with currently the key instrument at the international level concerning the disabilities (2007) inclusion of persons with disabilities. The Convention is a powerful instrument in the struggle for access to equal rights and enhancement of the dignity of persons with disabilities. It is also a valuable instrument for mainstreaming disability from a rights perspective. The convention has been signed by the government of Uganda pending ratification. The Convention on Uganda is a signatory to Convention on the Rights of the Child that the Rights of the Child established the rights of every child to primary and secondary education, (1990) early identification and health care

1 Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development; Disability and Poverty in Uganda; October 2008.

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The Dakar Framework This framework among others stated that by 2015, all children particularly for Action (UNESCO girls, children in difficult circumstances and those belonging to minorities 2000) would have access to completely free and compulsory primary education of good quality. Local The Constitution 1995 Article 32 of the Constitution of Uganda which bars discrimination on grounds of gender, age, tribe and disability.

Article 34 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda 1995 accorded rights to all children. The same Article also accorded parents the responsibility to look after their children and stated in part that

1) Subject to Laws enacted in their best interests, Children shall have the right to know and be cared for by their parents or those entitled by law to bring them up.

2) A child is entitled to have basic education, which shall be the responsibility of the state and parents of the child.

3) No child shall be deprived by any person of medical treatment, education or any other social or economic benefit by reason of religious or other beliefs.

Article 35 addresses the rights of PWDs including their rights to representation. The Local The Local Government Act amended 2006 provides for the roles of the Government Act 1997 central, district and sub-county Governments to PWDs. It also provides for self- representation of PWDs on Local Councils. The Children’s Act The Act outlines the role of Government and other stakeholders, in 1997 supporting all children including those with special needs. The Act provides for the protection of the rights of the child by their parents or guardians who have the duty to maintain the child and to give such a child the right to education and guidance, immunisation, adequate diet, clothing, shelter and medical attention. In the context of CWDs, Section 9 of the Act specified that ‘Parents of CWDs and the State shall take appropriate steps to see that those children are i) assessed as early as possible as to the extent and nature of their disabilities, ii) offered appropriate treatment, and iii) afforded facilities for their rehabilitation and equal opportunities to education’. The Law therefore, adequately provides for the rights and privileges that a CWD should enjoy like any other child. The National Council The National Council for Disability act 2003 provides for Disability Councils for Disability Act whose role is to ensure various Government bodies mainstream disability (2004) issues in development and that laws regarding disability are implemented The National The National Disability Act 2006 protects and promotes rights of Persons Disability Act (2006) with Disabilities focusing on implementing laws that concern persons with disabilities. It will govern advocacy to adopt pro-wheelchair rules and procedures across the board. The Transport act, Law on accessible buildings, and Child rights statute 1998 provide more legal support to this strategic plan.

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The Equal The Equal Opportunities Act 2006 provides for equality in employment Opportunities Act and access to services for marginalized groups including persons with (2006) disabilities. This instrument is particularly useful to creating income generating opportunities for PWDs.

6.0 Institutional framework

The lead sector in disability in Uganda is the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development. The Minister for State for PWDs and Elderly affaires over sees the implementation of government policy on disability. The technical department is headed by a commissioner and coordinates, spearheads the mainstreaming of PWDs in development programmes.

The National Council for Disability was enacted by parliament to monitor, advise, mobilize resource for the mainstreaming of disability in all programmes and sectors. The council is represented at 3 levels of Governance; the national, district and sub-county.

The Ministry of Education and Sports plays a key role in the education of children with disability and training special needs teachers. The Education for All (EFA) campaign has enabled children with mild disabilities especially those with movement disability to access education.

Ministry of Health has included rehabilitation among the elements of its minimum health care package. Hospital –based Rehabilitation services are available in all regional and most districts hospitals.

At district level, a community development officer has been assigned responsibilities for disability although each department has a role to play.

Civil society Organizations are of three types that address disability. Those that are of PWDs, those that provide services to PWDs and those that work with various groups including PWDs. This directory limits itself to those composed of PWDs and those for PWDs.

More information is available at the website www.usdc.or.ug, www. nudipu.org

Directory of Disability Organisations

1. By Districts 2 By category of disabilities 3 Children’s organisation 4. Women’s organisations 4. Training institutions (most may be in Government)

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Chapter 2

Directory by District

ADJUMANI

APAC

Organisation name: Apac Disabled Persons Union - ADIPU Physical address : Plot 49b, Owinyi-Akullu Road, Western Ward, Apac Town Council Postal address : 81, Apac Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0392852935, 0782682373 Mission : Advocating for the equalisation of the rights and opportunities for PWDs and promoting efforts towards improvement of their service delivery. Target group: All PWDs, male and female Disability category : All disability categories

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Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Apac Services offered: Lobbying and advocating for equal opportunities and rights of PWDs, Mobilising PWDs to form groups and strengthening them for collective social action, Networking groups of PWDs to local, national and international development partners, Mobilising resources for programme/activities of PWDs in the district. Other affiliated organisations : National Union of Disabled Persons Of Uganda – Apac, Disabled Women’s Association, USDC, District Disability Council- Apac, The Apac Anti Corruption Coalition, NGO Link Forum- Apac.

BUGIRI

Organisation name: Bugiri District Union Of Persons With Disabilities - BUDUPED Physical address Bugiri District Headquarters Postal address : 369, Bugiri Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772562695, 0782619128, 0782539229 Mission : To better the quality of PWDs in Bugiri District regardless of sex and age through networking, capacity building and model services provision. Target group: Pre-scholars and school going children Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : 17 sub-counties of Bugiri District Services offered: Sensitisation of the general public on disability issues, Lobbying and advocating for provision of assistive devices and accessibility to public places like schools, Mobilisation of parents and children with disabilities to go to schools, Monitor implementation of on-going activities as per workplans Other affiliated organisations : Bugiri Disabled Women’s Association, Equal Opportunity Forum, 17 Sub-County Associations.

BUNDIBUGYO

Organisation name: Bundibugyo Disabled Persons Union - BUDIPU Physical address : Ears Centre, Nyahura Road; Opposite Police Station Postal address : 1158, Bundibugyo Email : [email protected]

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Telephone no. : 0782688635 Mission : To advocate for the equalisation of the rights and opportunities of PWDs in the district Target group: All persons with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : 15 sub-counties and 2 town councils in the district Services offered: Uniting DPOs/groups advocacy Other affiliated organisations : 17 Sub-County Disabled Persons Associations, Bundibugyo Associations of the Deaf, Blind, Deaf-Blind, Deaf Women, Physical Disabilities and Women with Disabilities.

ARUA

Organisation name: Uganda Society for Disabled Children Arua Physical address : Arua Regional Refferal Hospital: Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0774451543 Mission : To help children with disabilities and their families t o a c c e s s r e s o u r c e s a n d o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o e n a b l e them achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. Target group : Children – 0 – 18 YEARS Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Arua District Services offered: Community Based Rehabilitation;  Education  Psyco Social Support  Healtn  Capacity Building of PSGs AND CRCs Other affiliated organisations; PSGs AND CRCs

SOROTI

Organisation name: Uganda Society for Disabled Children Soroti Physical address : Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772566756 Mission : To help children with disabilities and their families

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t o a c c e s s r e s o u r c e s a n d o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o e n a b l e them achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. Target group : Children – 0 – 18 YEARS Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Soroti District Services offered: Community Based Rehabilitation;  Education  Psyco Social Support  Healtn  Capacity Building of PSGs AND CRCs Other affiliated organisations; PSGs AND CRcs

MASAKA

Organisation name: Uganda Society for Disabled Children Masaka Physical address : Masaka Regional Refferal Hospital Postal Address: P.O.Box 1738, Masaka Telephone no. : 0481-21753 Mission : To help children with disabilities and their families t o a c c e s s r e s o u r c e s a n d o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o e n a b l e them achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. Target group : Children – 0 – 18 YEARS Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Masaka District Services offered: Community Based Rehabilitation;  Education  Psyco Social Support  Healtn  Capacity Building of PSGs AND CRCs Other affiliated organisations; PSGs AND CRCs

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Mission : To offer primary education to deaf children. Target group : Deaf 6-25 years of age. Disability category : Deaf. Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Masaka District Services offered: Primary Education and Vocational training.

Organisation name: Kakunyu Parents Support Association for children with Special Needs Physical address : Kakunyu village, Nkoni Parish. Postal address : 614 Masaka Telephone no. : 0702 489 834 Email : [email protected] Mission : To empower children with disabilities and their families. Target group : All children and youth. Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Sub county Areas/districts of operation : Kkingo Subcounty Services offered: Social and medical services. Education of children in Primary, Secondary and vocational training. Other affiliated organisations : USDC

Organisation name: Masaka Deaf Association Physical address : Masaka Town Postal address : 1372, Masaka Telephone no. : 0773 153 242 Mission : To empower the deaf youth in Masaka Target group : All deaf persons 5-35 years of age. Disability category : Deaf. Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Masaka district Services offered: Vocational training, HIV and AIDS Other affiliated organisations : UNAD

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Mission : To empower children with disabilities and their families. Target group : All children and youth with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories. Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Kyazanga Subcounty Services offered: Social and medical services. Education of children in Primary, Secondary and vocational training. Other affiliated organisations : USDC, UPACLED, Sense Interanatonal.

Organisation name: Masaka disabled Persons Association (MADIPA) Physical address : Plot 3 Butega lane, Musisi Garden Industrial Area. Postal address : 488 Masaka Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0712 181353 0757 181353 Mission : To mobilise resources required for self empowerment of youth with disabilities Target group : Disabled youth. Disability category : All disability category Level of operation : Regional Areas/districts of operation : Masaka, Sembabule, Rakai, Kalungu Lwengo Districts Services offered: Setting up workshops to employ PWDs in leather and metal works; Training in business skills and HIV/AIDS awareness. Other affiliated organisations : Communities and PWD associations in Masaka Town, Malongo, Rakai, Bukomansimbi, Lukaya etc.

Organisation name: Masaka District Parents Support Association for children with disabilities Physical address : Masaka Hospital USDC Office – Physio Department. Postal address : 614 Masaka Telephone no. : 0702 489 834 Mission : To empower children with disabilities and their families. Target group : All children and youth. Disability category : All categories of disabilities Level of operation : Subcounty Areas/districts of operation : Masaka District Services offered: Social and medical services. Education of children in Primary, Secondaryand vocational training. Other affiliated organisations : USDC, UPClade, Sense Interanatonal.

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Organisation name: Masaka School for Children with Special needs Physical address : Masaka-Ndegeya-Bugabira-Mukungwe Subcounty Postal address : 9518 Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0782 191 791 Mission : To enable children who are deaf and hard of hearing live a meaningful life. Target group : Deaf Children 5-18 years of age. Disability category : Deaf, Dyslexic children Level of operation : District. Areas/districts of operation : All Uganda and her neighbours, ie, Rwanda Services offered: Education

Organisation name: Masaka vocational Rehabilitation Centre Physical address : Kijjabwemi, Mbarara Road . Postal address : 1738, Masaka Email : [email protected], www.mvrc-msk.org Telephone no. : 0785 27 038, 0782 350 254 Mission : Bringing Ability from Disability. Target group : 15-25 years both male and female. Disability category : Deaf, hard of hearing, Learning Disability, epilepsy, low vision Mobility/physical a Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Masaka, Kalungu Services offered: Vocational training in carpentry, knitting, screen printing, leather works and Computer. Other affiliated organisations : Nil

Organisation name: Sr. Mark VII School for the Deaf Bwanda Physical address : Villa Maria Parish, Bwanda-Kalungu. Postal address : 1864 Masaka Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772 662 684 Mission : To impart relevant skills and promote God fearing and confident citizen and to provide exposure to various aspects of the modern world. Target group : The Deaf 4-13years. Both male and female. Disability category : Deaf, Deaf/ blind, Level of operation : District

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Areas/districts of operation : All Sub counties of Masaka District Services offered: Primary Education, Vocational training for the deaf. Other affiliated organisations : KIYODI Children’s village.

MASINDI

Organisation name: Uganda Society for Disabled Children Masindi Physical address : Masindi Regional Refferal Hospital Postal Address: Telephone no. : 0774624570 Mission : To help children with disabilities and their families t o a c c e s s r e s o u r c e s a n d o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o e n a b l e them achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. Target group : Children – 0 – 18 YEARS Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Masindi District Services offered: Community Based Rehabilitation;  Education  Psyco Social Support  Healtn  Capacity Building of PSGs AND CRCs Other affiliated organisations; PSGs AND CRCs

Organisation name: Uganda Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities- Masindi Postal address : 16, Masindi Website : www.upacled.org Telephone no. : 0782232541 Mission : To work for the improvement of the quality of life of children with intellectual disabilities in Masindi, and Uganda at large Target group : Children and parents/caregivers of children with learning disabilities. Disability category : Mental illness, Learning disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Masindi District and its Sub-counties Services offered: Capacity building, Sensitisation via radio programmes, Home visits and assessments. Other affiliated organisations : None

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MBALE

Organisation name: Cure Children’s Hospital Of Uganda Physical address : Plot 97-105, Bugweri Road. Mbale Postal Address : 903, Mbale Email : [email protected] Website : www.cureinternational.org Telephone no. : 0454435356, 0454435273 Mission : Transforming the lives of children with disabilities and their families, in the developing world, through medical and spiritual healing Target group : Children (0-18) with paediatric neuro-surgical conditions, Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Level of operation : National, Services offered: A diagnostic centre consultations laboratory services ct scans surgeries physiotherapy

Organisation name: Parents Association for Support of Intellectual Disabilities (PACIDIC) Physical address : Kamonkoli Village, Kamonkoli Parish, Kamonkoli Sub- County. Budaka District Postal address : P. O. Box 2696, Mbale Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0774399400 Mission : To sensitise the community and Government on the rights of these people. Target group : Children with intellectual disabilities and their parents/ caregivers Disability category : Learning disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Budaka District Services offered: Solicit support for intellectually disabled children, Mobilise and sensitise parents and communities to know how to live with CWDs and support them mobilse clients for income generating associations

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Mission : Empowering The Disabled Child To Work On His/her Own Target group : All CWDs Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Mt. Elgon Zone Services offered: All Special Needs Related Programs; Including Lobbying And Advocacy Other affiliated organisations : -

LUWERO

Organisation name: Uganda Society for Disabled Children Luwero Physical address : Kasana Health Centre Email Address: [email protected] Telephone no. : 0782899143 Mission : To help children with disabilities and their families t o a c c e s s r e s o u r c e s a n d o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o e n a b l e them achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. Target group : Children – 0 – 18 YEARS Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Luwero District Services offered: Community Based Rehabilitation;  Education  Psyco Social Support  Healtn  Capacity Building of PSGs AND CRCs Other affiliated organisations; PSGs AND CRCs

BUSIA

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Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : All sub-counties of Busia District Services offered: Capacity building lobbying and advocacy, Resource mobilisation, Networking and co-ordination Other affiliated organisations : Busia District Union of Women with Disabilities, Busia District Associations of the Deaf, Physically Disabled, Parents of Deaf and Blind Children, The 10 Sub-County Unions.

GULU

Organisation name: AVSI Foundation Physical address : Postal address : P. O. Box 758, Gulu Email : Website: www.avsi.org Telephone no. : 0471 432 531 Mission : To support human development in developing countries with special attention to education and promotion of dignity of the person according to Catholic teaching. Target group : All PWDs Disability category : Landmine Survivors, Hydrocephalus clients and those in need of medical rehabilitation. Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Gulu, Amuru, Lira, Oyam, Kitgum and Pader Services offered: Medical Rehabilitation including Psychosocial support and transport Other affiliated organisations : Kitgum, Pader, Kampala.

Organisation name: Gulu Disabled Persons’ Union - GDPU Physical address : Postal address : 549, Gulu Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 256-471 433 560 Mission : Dignity for every person with disability Target group : All PWDs Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District

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Areas/districts of operation : Gulu District Services offered: Capacity building, wheelchair, white cane provision, lively hood support, etc. Other affiliated organisations : NUDIPU; Amuru, Padel, and Kitgum district disabled persons’ unions.

Organisation name: Gulu Regional Rehabilitation Centre - Physical address : Gulu R. R Centre - Postal address : 160, Gulu Mission : Proper co-ordination, networking and effective service delivery towards PWDs Target group : All PWDs Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : All sub-counties of Busia District Services offered: Capacity building lobbying and advocacy, Resource mobilisation, Networking and co-ordination Other affiliated organisations :

Organisation name: Gulu Youth Centre –Straight Talk Foundation. Physical address : Plot 6 Onono Rd. Senior Quarters, Gulu Town. Postal address : 752, Gulu Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0471 432 917, 0471 432 513 Mission : To improve the lives of adolescents through quality behaviour-change communication programmes. Target group : Young people, age 10-24years. Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Gulu and Amuru Services offered: Psychosocial support, Home visiting, HCT sensitisation and distribution of information and educational communication (IEC) materials and support equipments. Other affiliated organisations : Amuru, Kitgum, Adjuman, Moyo youth centers.

Organisation name: Gulu Disabled Persons of Union (GUDIPU) - Physical address : Plot 5 Ogwal Abwong Rd. Pece division, Opposite IGG’s Office Postal address : 8367 Email : [email protected] ; www.nudipu.org.ug

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Telephone no. : 0471433560/0772871290 Mission : To equalise opportunities for PWDs Target group : All PWDs –males and females with disabilities: - children, youth, elderly. Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Regional Areas/districts of operation : 7 subcounties in each district of Gulu, Amuru, Kitgum and Pader, making 28 Sub counties. Services offered: Livelihood support covering support for income generation, assistive devices, support for vocational training. HIV/AIDS mainstreaming for PWDs, Capacity building of associations of PWDs, Advocacy to influence mainstreaming of issues for PWDs. Other affiliated organisations : National associations of PWDs and their district branches in the project operation areas including: Uganda Nationa Association of the Deaf, Uganda National Association of the Blind, Uganda National Action on Physical Disability branches in Kitgum and Gulu, Epilepsy support Association, Mental Health Uganda -Gulu branch, National Union of Women with disabilities of Uganda Gulu and Kitgum branches, Gulu disabled Persons’ Union (GDPU), Kitgum district Union, Pader District Union.

HOIMA

Organisation name: Uganda Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities- Hoima Physical address : Hoima Refferal Hospital Postal address: C/O USDC, p.o box 500, Hoima Telephone no. : 0755201191/ 0782092425 Mission : To Work Towards Giving A Voice To The Voiceless And Ultimately Uplift Their Quality Of Life. Target group : All Age And Sex Groups Disability category : Mental illness, Learning disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : All Sub-counties In Hoima District Services offered: Mobilisation And Sensitisation Of Caregivers

Organisation name: Hoima Persons with physical Disabilities Association. Physical address : Butiaba road, opposite Kolping Hotel Postal Address: C/o HODIPU p.o box 176, Hoima. Telephone no. : 0774130620 Mission : To advocate for Accessibility of People with Disabilities..

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Target group : All Age And Sex Groups Disability category : All disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Mid- Western Hoima District Services offered: Accessibility Advocacy List of Affiliates/Partners: UNAPD

Organisation name: Hoima District Union of Persons with Disabilities. Physical address : Hoima- Kampala road, RDC office Postal Address: P.0. Box 176, Hoima Telephone no. : 0782963021 Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To promote equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. Target group : All Age And Sex Groups Disability category : All disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Hoima district Services offered: - Mobility appliance - HIV program - Human Rights - Sustainable livelihood List of affiliates/partners: National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda

Organisation name: Hoima Network of Child Rights Clubs (HONERIC). Physical address : Within Hoima Refferal Hospital. Postal Address: P.O. Box 500, Hoima Telephone no. : 0782745322/0701745322 Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To improve the lives of children with special needs through participation. Target group : All Children and the Youth (0-17 yrs) Disability category : All disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Hoima district Services offered: - Enhance the participation of children especially those with disabilities in promoting their rights - and execution of their responsibilities at school, home and their communities through educative

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- plays, misic dance and drama, Children learning Forum (parliament), meetings etc List of affiliates/partners: - Uganda Society for Disabled Children (USDC) - Right to play - Hoima District Union of Persons with Disabilities (HUDIPU) - World Vision

Organisation name: Uganda Society for Disabled Children Physical address : Hoima Refferal Hospital. Postal Address: P.O. Box 500, Hoima Telephone no. : +256772340274 Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To help children with disabilities and their families to access resources and opportunities to enable them achieve potential and lead fulfilling lives. Target group : All Children and the Youth (0-17 yrs) Disability category : All disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Hoima district. Services offered: - Community based Rehabilitation; - Education - Psyco Social Support - Health - Capacity Building of PSGs AND CRC List of affiliates/partners PSGs AND CRCs

Organisation name: Hoima Town Persons with physical Disabilities Physical address : Opposite Kolping Hotel. Postal Address: C/O HODIPU P.o box 176,Hoima Telephone no. : 0774130620 Email address and website: Mission : To ensure Advocacy and accessibility of all PWDs within Hoima. Target group : All PWDs Disability category : All disability Level of operation : Sub-county Areas/districts of operation : Hoima Town Council (Kahoora Division).

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Services offered: Accessbility and Advocacy. List of affiliates/partners: UNAPD

Organisation name: Hoima District people with disabilities savings and Credit Coopreative Organisation. Physical address : Hoima town Rukurato road Postal Address: C/O HODIPU P.o box 176,Hoima Telephone no. : 0774086705 Email address and website: Mission : To alleviate poverty among people with disabilities. Target group : All PWDs Disability category : All disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Hoima district. Services offered: Loans to PWDs and the parents of children with disabilities. List of affiliates/partners:

Organisation name: Hoima District Association of the Blind Physical address : Hoima town Rukurato road Postal Address: P.O. Box 251,Hoima Telephone no. : 0774086705 Email address and website: Mission : To improve the quality of life for Blind People in the District. Target group : All Blind in the District. Disability category : Blind Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Hoima district. Services offered: - Fal Classes - Advisory services List of affiliates/partners: - Uganda National Association of the blind - Sight Savers International - Action on Disability Development

Organisation name: Abagenda Babiri Baijukyangana Kibanjwa Disabled Association. Physical address : Kibanjwa Parish, Buseruka Rd. Postal Address: C/O Karongo P/s p.o box 162, Hoima Telephone no. : 0785454622

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Email address and website: Mission : To improve the standard of living of persons with disabilities and parents of Disabled Children. Target group : All PWDs Disability category : All Disability Level of operation : Parish. Areas/districts of operation : Hoima district. Services offered: - Agricultural Services List of affiliates/partners: - NUDIPU - PWDs Sacco, Hoima

Organisation name: Budaka Parent Group Physical address : Karong Rd, Hoima Postal Address: P.o box 02 Kitoba, Hoima Telephone no. : 07852072048/0713072048 Email address and website: Mission : To Strengthen the rights of Children with Disabilities. Target group : All Children with Disabilities. Disability category : All Disability Level of operation : Sub- County Areas/districts of operation : Kitoba Sub-county Services offered: Mobility Appliances. Sustainable Livelihood Advocacy List of Affiliates: Hoima District Union of Persons With disabilities USDC Hoima Loacal Government

Organisation name: Buhuka Tweyombeke Disabled Group Physical address : Fort Portal road, Kabwoya Postal Address: P.o Box 2 Kyangwali Telephone no. : 0784374216 Email address and website: Mission : To improve the livelihood for PWDs in Kyangwali Sub- County. Target group : All PWDs Disability category : All Disability Level of operation : Sub- county

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Areas/districts of operation : Kyangwali Sub-county Services offered: - Advocacy and sensitisation - Provide for Neccessities.

IGANGA

Organisation name: Iganga District Association of the Deaf Physical address : Postal Address: P.o box 294, iganga Telephone no. : 0782373433 (sms only) Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To enable people to communicate well with the Deaf.. Target group : Adults Disability category : Deaf Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Iganga District Services offered: - Training in Sign language - Training in Human rights - Training in Project Farms. List of Affiliates:

Organisation name: Iganga Twegaite Association of the blind Physical address : Iganga Town Postal Address: C/o p.o box 358, iganga Telephone no. : 0782781140 Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To have a socially, inclusive, healthy and productive Community. Target group : All Disability category : Blind and Low vision Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Iganga District Services offered: - Identification of the blind and visually impaired and referring them to medical places for assessment. - Counselling to persons affected and guardians. - Help work with service providers to place children in schools - Sensitisation of PWDs and policy makers. List of Affiliates: - Uganda National Association of the blind - Sight Savers International - District Local government - Government of Uganda (UPE)

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Organisation name: Uganda Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities (UPACLED) Physical address : Iganga District Administration Block Postal Address: P.O Box 358, iganga Telephone no. : 0782181967/0772469836 Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To advocate for the inclusion of children with intellectual d isabilities and their families in all aspects of life. Target group : 5-18yrs, 24-45yrs Disability category : All category Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Iganga District Services offered: Enrollment of children with intellectual disabilities. Advocacy Partnerships and network with stakeholders. Capacity building. List of Affiliates: UPACLED - Kampala Disability Rights Fund NGO Forum, Iganga Hill Preparatory School, Iganga. Deaf Blind IDIWA Iganga Special Olympics Uganda

Organisation name: Intergrated Deaf and Disabled Community Care Development Organisation (IDACCDO) Physical address : Ntinda Nnamalemba lwawu Village (bulamagi sub county) Postal Address: P.O Box 10,iganga Telephone no. : 0782858789 Email address and website: [email protected]/[email protected] Mission : To increase and strengthen the quality of life for the deaf, deaf blind and other disabled peoples lives Target group : 4-18yrs Disability category : Deaf, Hard of hearing,Blind, Learning Disability, Deaf/Blind. Level of operation : District. Areas/districts of operation : Iganga District Services offered: - Fostering Awareness/ Education to communities. - Lobbying for sponsorships for children with disabilities. - Vocational skills to children with special needs. - Build special schools for the deaf, deaf blind children. - Vocational and Rehabilitation Centre List of Affiliates: - Buckley High school, Iganga - Goal Uganda

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- Sense International - Sight Savers International. - Mango Tree - BEDACOBAH Uganda

Organisation name: Basic Elements of Development Aspects in C o m m u n i t y B a s e d H e a l t h C a r e P r o g r a m m e s i n - Uganda Physical address : Iganga Office on Nakavule B Cementale lane, Opposite Kisaye Guest house. Postal Address: P.O Box 10,iganga Telephone no. : 0772583353 Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To improve and build capacities of PWDs by enabling them to be self reliant. Target group : Male and afemale, 4-20 yrs Disability category : Deaf, Hard of hearing,Deaf/Blind. Level of operation : District. Areas/districts of operation : Iganga District Services offered: - Advocacy - Eduaction Support (Scholastic Materials) - Lobbying for Funds for the disadvantaged. - Provide tuition fees where neccessary. List of Affiliates: - NGO forum Iganga - Goal Uganda - IDACCDO - Mango tree - Mango Tree

Organisation name: Tweyambe Womens Club Physical address : Iganga main street, plot 1008A Postal Address: P.O Box 652,iganga Telephone no. : 0752896159 Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To empower the women, youth and other marginalised groups of society by enabling them to accomplish their development challenges. Target group : All sex, 5-18 yrs Disability category : All Level of operation : Community Areas/districts of operation : Iganga, Namutumba and Muyege Services offered: - Provision of basic utilities and services. - Counselling - Guidance on medical services for the sick List of Affiliates:

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Organisation name: Action for Protection of Children with Disabilities Physical address : Bulumwaji Village, Namumungware subcounty, kigulu county. Postal Address: P.O Box 97,iganga Telephone no. : 0772365635 Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To break walls of silence among children with disabilities through habilitation and rehabilitation. Target group : All sex, 0-18 yrs Disability category : All Level of operation : District. Areas/districts of operation : Iganga District Services offered: - Pscyco-Socio Support. - Skill training for sustainability - Academic Empowerment - Empower Parents in Income generating Activities. List of Affiliates: - Sunrise- Uganda - Goal Uganda - Iganga District Network for Aids Service

Organisation name: The Organisation for Emancipation of the Disabled and Child care Physical address : Bikagho Road, Iganga Postal Address: P.O Box 188,iganga Telephone no. : 0775572592/0712168923 Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To ensure that PWDs in Busoga sub region are able to initiate and sustain their own self economically, politically and socially. Target group : All sex, 5-18yrs Disability category : All Level of operation : District. Areas/districts of operation : Bulamagi, Nabitende Nakalama sub-counties and Iganga municipal council. Services offered: - Empowering PWDs with economic activiyies through Vocational tailoring and computer training. - Increasing awareness on HIV prevention Strategies. List of Affiliates: - TUDIPU- Iganga - NUDIPU - NGO forum iganga

Organisation name: African Association for the Elderly and Disabled Advancement Physical address : Igombe Sub County

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Postal Address: P.O Box 146,iganga Telephone no. : 0757316728 Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To promote awareness of disability issues among the population of Uganda. Target group : All sex, 5-18yrs Disability category : All Level of operation : Community Areas/districts of operation : Eastern Region Services offered: - Health Services to both the elderly and the disabled - Construction of houses to the needy families - Education to PWDs - Promotion of Girl Child List of Affiliates: - Livelihood Development Initiative Uganda - Reproductive Health Uganda

Organisation name: Kwagala Association of the Disabled Physical address : Nabitende Sub -County Postal Address: P.O Box 21,iganga Telephone no. : 0781471513 Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To improve on the livelihood of all people with disabilities in the Community. Target group : All Disability category : All Level of operation : . Sub-county Areas/districts of operation : Iganga District and Nabitende sub-county. Services offered: - Skills Training - Sensitisation and Advocacy List of Affiliates: - Uganda National Association of the blind - Sight Savers International - Iganga Twegaite Association of the blind

Organisation name: Alpha Child Care and Community Develpment Organisation Physical address : Plot 1 Nampirika Postal Address: P.O Box 1274,iganga Telephone no. : 0772 448596 Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To support orphans and other vulnerable children regardless of status. Target group : All sex, 0-18 yrs Disability category : Low Vision, Learning Disability, Mobility

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Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Luuka Iganga, Kaliro, Mayuge Services offered: - Education - Health Care - Income Generating activities List of Affiliates: - Iganga District NGO forum - Iganga District Network of Aids Service Organisation.

Organisation name: Foundation for Emancipationof the Disabled and Child Care Physical address : Ngobi Rd, Iganga Postal Address: P.O Box 1274,iganga Telephone no. : 0782 068088/0753 068088 Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To struggle for a better condition and equal rights. Target group : All Disability category : All Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Iganga District Services offered: - Creating Awareness - Sensitisation both home and in schools - Lobbying and Advocacy - Income generating Programmes List of Affiliates: - UPACLED - TUDIPU

Organisation name: Busoga Network for Support and Empowerment of Disadvantaged Persons Physical address : Sms Bukooya, iganga Postal Address: P.O Box 199 iganga Telephone no. : 0772 473130 Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To promote a self sustaining, knowledgeable and confident society through support and empowering people with Disability. Target group : Elderly OVCs and Marginalised Women Disability category : All Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Busoga Region Services offered: - Capacity Building - Advocacy and Lobbying - Vocational Skills training - Income generating Programmes

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List of Affiliates: - NUDIPU

Organisation name: Ida Obone Abatulu Kyebakola-Idinda Group Physical address : Namalemba Sub- county Postal Address: P.O Box 358 iganga Telephone no. : 0772 78114 Email address and website: Mission : To improve on the welfare of people with Disabilities. Target group : All Disability category : All Level of operation : Sub- county Areas/districts of operation : Namulemba Sub- County Services offered: - Credit saving Scheme - Crop animal husbandry - Counselling List of Affiliates: Iganga Twegaite Association of the blind.

Organisation name: Obulema ti Butesobola Disabled Persons Association. Physical address : Namalemba Sub- county Postal Address: C/O P.O Box 21 iganga Telephone no. : 0772 145490 Email address and website: Mission : To improve on thelivelihood of people with Disabilities. Target group : All Disability category : All Level of operation : Sub- county Areas/districts of operation : Nawandagala Sub- County Services offered: - Sensitisation of PWds - Counselling PWDs - Mobility Skills for self sustainance List of Affiliates: - UNAB - SSI - Iganga Twegaite Association of the Blind

Organisation name: Tukorereghalala Disabled Persons Union Physical address : Dr. Kazibwe rd, Nabidagha Postal Address: P.O Box 266 iganga Telephone no. : 0772 498906 Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To initiate and develop programmes for holistic development of PWDs. Target group : All Disability category : All

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Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Iganga District Services offered: - Train in tailoring to PWDs - Sensitise PWDs in sign language - Carpentry Workshop for PWDs - Edcation services from the owned intergrated Primary School List of Affiliates: - Action for Disability and Development - National Union for people with Disabilities in Uganda - Goal Uganda.

Organisation name: Intergrated Disabled Women Activities (IDIWA) Physical address : Jalum rd, Iganga Municipality Postal Address: P.O Box 556 iganga Telephone no. : 0772 449270/0772915239 Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To empower PWDs to maximise their potential and improve their standard of living through human rights, policy advocacy,rehabilitative health care, Education and sustainable livelihood. Target group : All Disability category : All Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Iganga District Services offered: - Corrective surgery for the children with post polio,paralysis etc - Sustainable livelihood - Vocational skills (18-30 yrs) List of Affiliates: - Disability Rights Fund - National Union for people with Disabilities in Uganda - Goal Uganda. - TUDIPU, iganga

Organisation name: Iganga Disabled Peoples Cooperative Saving and Credit Society. Physical address : Jalum rd, Iganga Municipality Postal Address: P.O Box 556 iganga Telephone no. : 0772 449270/0772915239 Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To support PWDs to engage in income generating Activities. Target group : All Disability category : All

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Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Iganga District Services offered: - Offer Credit Services - Advocacy mainly economic empowerment of PWDs - Mobulisation and Sensitisation of PWDs about their Economic rights. List of Affiliates:

Organisation name: Iganga District Action on Physical Disability Physical address : Old Kariro rd. Postal Address: P.O Box 556 iganga Telephone no. : 0772 449270/0775040528 Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To remove barriers in society so as to enable PWDs enjoy equal rights and opportunities. Target group : All Disability category : Mobility Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Iganga District Services offered: - Capacity building - Advocacy/campaigns - Sustainable livelihood List of Affiliates: - Intergrated Disabled Women Activities - TUDIPU - NUDIPU - UNADP

ISINGIRO

Organisation name: Isingiro District Union Physical address : Birere subcounty Headquarters Postal address : 1, Isingiro Telephone no. : 0702 619 436 Mission : Improving the quality of life of PWDs Target group : All persons with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities. Disability category : All categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Soroti District Services offered: Awareness raising, Mobilisation of PWDs for positive development, Income generating ideas for those who can start their own businesses, Mobility appliances, Where possible mobilise PWDs to participate in politics.

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Other affiliated organisations : NUDIPU, Mbarara rotary club, Local CDOs.

JINJA

Organisation name: Bamugambe society of the Disabled) - Physical address : Napier Market, Jinja Postal address : 649 Jinja Telephone no. : 0775 619 269 Mission : To improve the quality of life of the members of the society. Target group : People with disabilities: - aged 18 years and above. Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Region Areas/districts of operation : districts of Jinja, Iganga, Kamuli, Luuka, Bugiri. Services offered: Adult education, Sensitisation of pwds on HIV/AIDS, Poultry management training, Fish farming, Arts and Crafts training and marketing, Tailoring, Shoe making and Computer training, Educating Children with disabilities.

Organisation name: Beam of Hope for the Disabled –(BEHOD) Physical address : Plot 20 Napier Road Postal address : 1540 Jinja Email : wwwbehod.org Telephone no. : 0752 655 943 Mission : To enhance the social and economic standards of living among the disabled in qualitative and quantitative terms so as to integrate them in the mainstream society. Target group : 15 years and above. Disability category : Hard of hearing, Low vision, Deaf-blind, Mobility/physical. Level of operation : Busoga Region Areas/districts of operation : Services offered: Computer lessons, Carpentry, Crafts, Hair dressing Other affiliated organisations : Katalemwa Cheshire Home.

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Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Subcounty and neighbouring areas. Areas/districts of operation : Nyenga Subcounty, Buikwe District Services offered: Referral for CWDs for surgical operations and treatment; Lobby for PWDs youth for vocational training and education support; Lobby mobility and lhearing aids for deaf children,Sensitisation of parents of disabled children, Income generating activities, Other affiliated organisations : Katalemwa Cheshire Home, NUDIPU, UNAPD, CURE, Mbale Children’s Home, Lilian fonds Nsambya, USDC, UNAB, Cherub-Kiswera, Besania Mukono, UNAD, COMBRA.

Organisation name: Friends of Disabled Physical address : Plot 16 Gabula Road Postal address : 45 Jinja Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0774 594 318 / 0774 648 012 Mission : To build capacity of PWDs through inclusive education, vocational skills and information sharing for socio-economic and political development. Target group : All PWDs Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Jinja District Services offered: Sports for PWDs, Awareness on the Fundamental rights, Transformation of PWDs through education. Other affiliated organisations : BEHOD, JIDU, Associations for the blind

Organisation name: Uganda Society for Disabled Children Physical address : Postal address : Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0777162436 Mission : To help children with disabilities and their families to access resources and opportunities to enable them achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. Target group : children 0 – 18 YEARS Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Jinja District

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Services offered: - Comminity based Rehabilitation - Education - Psyco social support - Health - Capacity Building OF PSGs AND CRCs Other affiliated organisations : PSGs AND CRCs

Organisation name: Jinja District l Union (JIDU) Physical address : Mafubira Postal address : - Email : [email protected], Telephone no. : 0471 433 039 Mission : ….. Target group : All PWDs –males and females with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : 11 Subcounties of the District Services offered: Resource Mobilisation, Ground formation, Income Generating Activities, Loan Scheme, etc. Other affiliated organisations : National Union of disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU), Uganda Nationa Association of the Deaf (UNAD), Uganda National Association of the Blind (UNAB), Sense International, Abilities Foundation.

Organisation name: Jinja Municipality Union of Persons with Disabilities - Physical address : Kamuli Road village, Mpummudde, Kimaka Division Postal address : 953 Jinja Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0752 638 370 Mission : To have a united disabled community with a common voice to overcome their problems for development. Target group : All People with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Municipality Areas/districts of operation : Jinja Municipal Council. Services offered: Savings and offer soft loans to our members, counselling, capacity building training to members to improve businesses, savings and credit.

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Organisation name: Jinja Network of parents support Group. Physical address : Kyagwe Road –(Directorate of Health Services) Postal address : 1632,Jinja Email : [email protected], / [email protected] Telephone no : 0434 131 081, 0754 674 717 Mission : Offering services to orphans, vulnerable children and their families. Target group : Children 0 -18 years. Disability category : Epilepsy Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Jinja District Services offered: Psychosocial Counselling, Outreach Clinics, Referral services. Other affiliated organisations : Uganda society for Disabled Children (USDC), Uganda Parents of Children with Learning Difficulties. Epilepsy support Organisation, Mental Health Uganda.

Organisation name: St. Francis Rehabilitation Centre Physical address : Pamba Ward Postal address : 449 Jinja Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772 901 278 Mission : To promote and empower persons with disabilities with better livelihood through improved health, education and life skills. Target group : Children with disabilities aged 0-25 years. Disability category : Mobility/Physical disability Level of operation : Subcounty Areas/districts of operation : Ward Services offered: Outreach, Assessment, Followups, Pre and after care, education, vocational skills, farming. Other affiliated organisations : Budaka, Butiru Cheshire Home, Kumi Hospital, Katalemwa and Nkokonjeru Cheshire homes.

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Target group : From 7 to 20 years, girls and boys Disability category : Learning disability, Multiple disabilities Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Jinja Eastern Services offered: Training (Activities of daily living). We teach Crafts & Arts, Behaviour, reading and writing.

Organisation name: Uganda Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities - Jinja Physical address : DDHS Offices Jinja Postal address : 1051, Jinja Email : [email protected] Website : www.upacled.org Telephone no. : 0414320374, 256752443322 Mission : Voice the concerns of the voiceless by providing a better life for children with learning disabilities Target group : Children with intellectual disabilities and their parents/ caregivers Disability category : Learning disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Jinja District and all Sub-counties Services offered: Advocating for improved quality of lives of children with learning disabilities, Capacity building among parents/ caregivers and CWLDs; in psychosocial counselling, stimulation and care outreaches at grass-roots level. Other affiliated organisations : USDC Jinja Parents Support Group Epilepsy Support Association Jinja Disability Union Christian Children’s Fund

KABALE

Organisation name: District Council for Disability Physical address : Makanga Hill, Central Division. District Government Offices Postal address : 5, Kabale Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772964872 Target group : Service Providers- Government and Non-Government Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : 20 Sub-Counties Of Kabale District Services offered: Monitoring Government programmes for disability inclusion coordination implementation

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Other affiliated organisations : 20 Sub-county Councils For PWDs

Organisation name: Foundation of People with Disabilities-FPD Physical address : Plot M345, behind Kigongi Road; Kabale Postal address : 897, Kabale Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772898799 Mission : To provide quality rehabilitative services through sustainable activities for PWDs in South Western Uganda by 2012 Target group : South West Uganda i.e. Greater Ankole and Kigezi Disability category : Mobility /physical If others, please specify : Patients with crutches and corsets If others, please specify : Regional- South West Uganda Areas/districts of operation : The South West Region Services offered: Assistive Devices, Lobbying and Advocacy, Rehabilitations including Referral of CWDs for Surgery, Education and Academic Sponsorships Other affiliated organisations : District Associations of PWDs, People with Epilepsy, Women with Disabilities, Associations of the Deaf, Blind and Parents of CWDs Drama and Physical Associations of PWDs

Organisation name: Homby High School, Junior Physical address : Rugarama Hill, Northern Division Postal address : 92, Kabale Telephone no. : 0782399535 Mission : To work jointly, to uplift the standard of our school Target group : Primary School Age Disability category : Blind, Low vision Areas/districts of operation : South West Region Services offered: Teach general education activities of dl for self reliance guidance and counselling Other affiliated organisations : Foundation of Disabled People Rotary, Lion’s and Retract Clubs, Barclays Bank Kabale, Association of PWDs

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to advocate for their own rights and implementation of disability programmes Target group : All PWDs Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation District Areas/districts of operation : 20 Sub-Counties of Kabale District Services offered: Referral services to different service providers, Guidance and counselling sensitisation and awareness about disability issues to both the able bodied and disabled capacity building especially in IGAs Other affiliated organisations : 20 Sub-County PWDs Associations

Organisation name: Kabale Association of the Blind Physical address : Central Division, Makanga Hill Postal address : C/O 774, Kabale Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0774151435 Target group : All the blind Disability category : Blind Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Kabale District Services offered: Mobilisation of Blind People Other affiliated organisations : Kabale District

Organisation name: Kabale Association of The Deaf Physical address : Central Division, Makanga Hill Postal address : C/O 774, Kabale Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0774151435 Mission : To work towards improving the quality of people with hearing impairment in Kabale District. Target group: The Deaf, Parents and Caregivers of the deaf Disability category : Deaf Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Kabale District Services offered: Mobilising the deaf community and their families, Training sign language, Building the capacity of the deaf. Other affiliated organisations : 20 Sub-County Councils

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Organisation name: Kabale Association of Women With Disabilities Physical address : Central Division Makanga; Central Ward, Kabale Postal address : 774, Kabale Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772964872 Target group : Girls, women and parents of PWDs Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : All 20 sub-counties services offered: Mobilisation, Sensitisation, Trainning in advocacy and IGA other affiliated organisations : All 20 Sub-counties in Kabale

Organisation name: Kabale District Local Government Physical address Directorate of Education and Sports; Special Needs Education, Makanga Hill Postal address : 5, Kabale Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772452094 Mission : Quality education for all. Target group : 0-17 years; males and females Disability category : Low vision, Epilepsy, Deaf, Hard of hearing, Mental illness, Learning disability, Blind, Mobility /physical. Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : All 20 Sub-Counties Services offered: Educational assessment, Identification of disabilities, Referrals to relevant institutions, Recommend teachers to go for special training, Inspecting and monitoring government schools/institutions, Advocating for disability, Inclusive planning and implementation, Sensitisation and mobilisation on education for PWDs. Other affiliated organisations : Foundation of People with Disabilities, Kabale Association of People with Disabilities, World Vision – Kabale, CARE Uganda Community Labour and Development Officer, SNEC- Kitanga Kabale Referral Hospital, AMREF, ADD- Kampala, Kisiizi Hospital.

Organisation name: Kabale Regional Referral Hospital Physical address : Makanga Hill Postal address : 7, Kabale Website : MoH Website

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Telephone no. : 0486422006, 0486422727 Target group : All Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Others

If others, please specify : South West Region Services offered: Physiotherapy, orthopaedics ortho-technology (club foot, manufacture in Kabale), Prevention of deafness and blindness, Gyne and Obstetrics e.g fistula Other affiliated organisations : Kisiizi, Mutolere and Nyakibale for Support Supervision, Kanungu, Kisoro, Kabale and Rugarama Hospitals

Organisation name: Special Needs Education Centre-SNEC Postal address : 5, Kabale Telephone no. : 0774044581, 0772452094 Mission : To empower children living with special needs or mental disability by providing an education curriculum dedicated and tailored to their needs so that they might develop to their highest potential Target group : School going group Disability category : All disability categories If others, please specify : South West Region and Part of Rwanda Areas/districts of operation : Kabale, Rukungiri, Ntungamo, Parts of Rwanda Services offered: Sign language for the deaf, Modified teaching methods for children with mental retardation, Self help skills, Introduction to vocational training, Mobility rehabilitation Other affiliated organisations : Kabale District Local Government Foundation Of Persons With Disabilities Uganda National Association Of The Deaf Uganda National Institute Of Special Education- Kyambogo University

Organisation name: Rugarama Hospital- Kabale Physical address : Rugarama Road Postal address : 785, Kabale Email : [email protected] Website : www.rugaramahospital.com Telephone no. : 048 622628 Mission : To work as a team to offer physical, spiritual and social needs of the community while showing the love of Christ Target group : All community members Disability category : Low vision, Epilepsy, If others, please specify : Prevention of Blindness

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Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Kabale Services offered: Health/Clinical Services Other affiliated organisations : Kihanga HC III Nyakarambi, Muhanga, Bugongi, Muguri, Rubaya, Kinyamari, Ikamiro, Kyenyi, Muko, Nyaruhanga, Ruhita, Mukokyi And Nyabirerema HCs I

KABALORE

Organisation name: Bishop Magambo Counsellor Training Institute Physical address : Virika Hill - Fort Portal Postal address : 44 Fort Portal Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0782308334 Mission : To train high standard professional counsellors with the much needed helping skills to promote mental health care through direct clinical practice or a variety of interventions Target group : All Ages, Gender Disability category : Epilepsy, Learning disability, Mental illness Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Rwenzori Region Services offered: Training Counselors (certificate, Diploma and Masters) Counseling Services for individuals, groups, families and couples, Self-help Support Groups. Other affiliated organisations : Uganda Martyrs University- Nkozi, Psychiatric Unit of Fort Portal, Referral Hospital, St. Francis Counselor Training Institute- Mbarara, Gannon University- USA and Good Shepherd School for Special Needs Children.

Organisation name: Fort Portal Regional Mental Health Unit Physical address Fort Portal Regional Hospital Postal address : 10 Fort Portal Telephone no. : 0772863891 Mission : To provide specialised mental health services to people of western region (5 districts) Target group : All age groups and gender Disability category : Epilepsy, Mental illness, Learning disability, If others, please specify : Regional Areas/districts of operation : Kabarole, Kasese, Bundibugyo, Kyenjojo and Kamwenge (District Outreach Centres) Services offered: It offers both preventive and curative intervention through

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assessment and rehabilitation of patients with mental illness and epilepsy. It also co-works with relatives of people with the above conditions and helps them to form support groups. Other affiliated organisations : Ministry of Health-Mental Health Programme, District Health Centres III and IV, Private Hospitals Like Virika

Organisation name: Good Shepherd Special Needs School Physical address : Mwibare Village Ibaale Parish Busoro Sub-county; Kabarole District Postal address : 838 Fort Portal Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0774780478 Mission : To improve the quality of life of children with special needs. Every child has a right to education, Disability does not mean inability. Target group : Children with mental impairment Disability category : Mobility /physical, Epilepsy, Deaf, Mental illness, Hard of hearing, Learning disability. If others, please specify : Behaviour Disorders, Children above 17yrs who can not cop with mental work and can gain from vocational skills. Level of operation : District If others, please specify : Regional Services offered: Guidance and counselling to children and parents, Teaching different skills i.e. gardens, dairy-goats, Animal rearing vocational skills, training Other affiliated organisations : Helping Ugandan Schools-HUGS

Organisation name: Kabarole District Association Of The Blind (KADAB) Physical address : Kabundaire Kaddipu; Fort Portal Municipality Postal address : 38 Fort Portal Telephone no. : 0772840864, 0772455564 Mission : To improve the living standards of people with visual imparements Target group : 0-65yrs all inclussive Disability category : Blind, Deaf /blind, Low vision Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Kabarole Services offered: Mobilisation sensitisation

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Organisation name: Kabarole District Disabled People’s Union (KADDIPU) Physical address : Plot 9 Kabundaire West Division Fort Portal Municipality Kabarole District Postal address : 38 Fort Portal Telephone no. : 0772840864 Mission : To create a good atmosphere for good living conditions of persons with disabilities Target group : 0-70 yrs all inclusive Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Kabarole District and all Sub-counties Services offered: Mobilisation sensitisation micro finance Other affiliated organisations : Kabarole District Associations Of The Deaf, Blind, Disabled Women And Children With Learning Difficulties

Organisation name: Kabarole District Disabled Women Association (KADDIWA) Physical address : West division fort portal municipality Telephone No. : 0772840864 Mission : To improve the living standards of women with disabilities Target group : 0-70yrs women Disability Category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/Districts of operation : Kabarole Services offered: Mobilisation sensitisation

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Other affiliated organisations : UPACLED, KADDIPU, KADDIWA, KADAB, DCD Kabarole, Engabu Za Tooro, Rosamistika, DATIC, UNICEF, SNV, Kabarole District Orthopeadic Workshop, ENT, Mental And Physiotherapy Units Buhinga Hospital, Canon Apollo Demonstration Annex For The Disabled And St. Peters And Pauls Primary Schools

Organisation name: Kabarole District Local Government Department of Education (Special Needs Education Section) Physical address : Mucwa Postal address : 38 Fort Portal Telephone no. : 0772578238 Mission : Improving the quality of life for all people in the district Target group : 0-18yrs Disability category : All disability categories. Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation Schools Services offered: Inclusive Education Other affiliated organisations : St. Peter’s and Paul’s Primary Schools Canon Apollo Demonstration School Good Shepherd Special School.

KABERAMAIDO

Organisation name: Kaberamaido District Union of PWDs Physical address : Kaberamaido Town Council, Kaberamaido Town Postal address : 106, Kaberamaido Telephone no. : 0774181084, 0752275175, 0772038000 Mission : To empower PWDs through skills training, Economic empowerment, Lobbying and networking Target group : All Persons with Disabilities Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : All Sub-Counties Of Kaberamaido District Services offered: Economic Empowerment, Skills training, Lobbying and Advocacy.

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KALIRO

Organisation name: Kaliro Integrated Youth, Orphans and Disabled People’s Initiative (KIYODI) Physical address : Kaliro town Council, Opposite Delta Petrol Station. Postal address : 113, Kaliro Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772 475 232 Mission : An empowered society of youth, orphans and people with disabilities with a strong voice having equal opportunities. Target group : orphans, youth and PWDs under 18 years of age. Disability category : Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, low vision, learning disability, deaf/blind, mobility/physical Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : All the 5 Sub counties of Kaliro District Services offered: Education for the deaf, blind, and orphans. Other affiliated organisations : KIYODI Children’s village.

KAMPALA

Organisation name: Sense International Uganda Physical address : Plot 99, Nakawa-Ntinda Road-Kampala Postal address : 72611, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0414287174 Mission : To work in partnership with others- deaf-blind people, their families, carers and professionals- to ensure that everyone facing challenges because of deaf-blindness has access to advise, opportunities and support. Target group ): All deaf-blind persons and multi-sensory impairment cases Disability category : Deaf /blind If others, please specify : Multi sensory impairment Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Masaka, Iganga, Luwero, Kumi, Koboko, Kiboga, Kampala, Jinja, Mbarara, Mpigi, Nakasongola, Mukono, Kabale, Wakiso, Kisoro, Lira, Gulu, Mayuge, Namutamba, Arua, Services offered: Advocacy, Community-based rehabilitation, Home-based training provision of assistive devices identification and rehabilitation education parent support groups Other affiliated organisations : UPDBCA NADBU Jinja District Union Of Persons With Disabilities Masaka District Union Of Persons With

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Disabilities Kabubbu Development Project Katalemwa Chesire Home

Organisation name: Sickle Cell Association Uganda -SAU Physical address Old Mulago Hospital, Next to Sickle Cell Clinic Postal address : 22805, Kampala Email : [email protected] Website : www.sicklecellassociationofuganda.org Telephone no. : 414540744, 0712815978, 0774706605 Mission : To improve the awareness of sickle cell disease at all levels of the Ugandan society. Target group : All age and sex categories. Specify category: Sickle cell disease Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Kampala, Hoima, Masindi, Iganga, Jinja, Bugiri, Mbale Etc Services offered: Education and Counselling in Sickle Cell Disease. Improve the available services by collaborating with existing clinics, Act as resource for people requiring information about the disease, Host Family meetings among membership Other affiliated organisations : Sickle Cell Association Uganda; Mbale, Bundibugyo, Hoima, Masindi, Iganga, Jinja, Bugiri Committees that report to SAU

Organisation name: Sightsavers International Physical address : Ground Floor, East African Development Bank, 4 Nile Avenue Postal address : 21249, Kampala Email : [email protected] Website : www.sightsavers.org Telephone no. : 256 414 230299 Mission : To eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people Target group : Visually impaired children (0-18), blind adults Disability category : Blind, Deaf /blind, Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Hoima, Masindi, Kibaale, Buliisa, Jinja, Mayuge, Iganga, Kamuli, Kaliro, Namutumba, Bugiri, Soroti, Kumi, Kaberamido, Bukedea, Amuria, Katakwi. Services offered: Support District Local Governments to implement comprehensive eye services integrating eye care, SNE and CBR.

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Organisation name: Signhealth Uganda (SU) Physical address : Plot 99 Ntinda-Nakawa Road Postal address : 36563, Kampala Email: [email protected] Telephone no: 256 414 597 952 Mission : To promote equitable access to social services and opportunities for Deaf, Deafblind persons and their families in Uganda. Target group : Men, women,children and families of the deaf and deafblind in Uganda. Disability category : Deaf and Deafblind Level of operation : National Services offered: Advocacy, Partnership development. Other affiliated organisations : Signhealth UK, All DPOs, Groups of parents of Deaf and Deafblind children, youth, CSOs, Government and other Development partners.

Organisation name: Uganda Disabled Women’s Association -UDWA Physical address : Kireka-Kamuli “C” Off Kaweesa Road Postal address : 3368, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0312284584 Mission : To facilitate active, participatory development among the marginalised grass-roots women, children and girls with disabilities in improving their living conditions Target group : Women, children and girls with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Wakiso, Lira, Apac, Jinja And Masindi Services offered: Physiotherapy services, Community gardening, Revolving loan fund, Micro-credit scheme, Drama group, HIV/AIDS sensitisation. Other affiliated organisations : CBOs in these 5 Districts.

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Mission : To remove barriers in society that prevent people with physical disabilities from enjoying their rights as any other citizen Target group : All persons with physical disabilities Disability category : Mobility /physical Level of operation : National, District, Sub-county Services offered: Advocacy and lobbying services for people with physical disabilities, Fundraising for district and sub-county UNAPD associations, Capacity building among UNAPD members, Networking with service providers and stakeholders. Other affiliated organisations : UNAPD District and Sub-county Associations, National DPOs

Organisation name: Uganda National Association of the Blind - UNAB Physical address Off Kireka- Namugongo Rd, Kamuli Zone A Postal address : 6983 Kampala, Uganda Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 256-414- 286561 or 256- 312- 284243 Mission : To improve the quality of life of the blind in Uganda and beyond through advocacy, networking, capacity building and model service provision” Target group : Blind people of all ages and gender Disability category : Blind, Low vision Persons Deaf/Blind . Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : 47 districts of Uganda (currently) Services offered: National & International Advocacy, Human Resource capacity building, Resource Mobilization for initiated programmes, Formal and informal Education and literacy for persons with visual impairment, Collaborative linkages for referral services, Economic empowerment through income generating projects and adaptable skills training for persons with visual impairment, Research and consultancy for full inclusion of persons with visual impairment in community and development programmes, HIV, AIDS and Other communicable Diseases in relation to persons with visual impairment, Eye Heath through prevention campaigns and model service delivery for social inclusion. Other affiliated organisations : 47 Districts affiliated to UNAB.

Organisation name: Uganda National Association of the Deaf -UNAD Physical address Plot 118, Kamwokya-Bukoto Street Postal address : 7339, Kampala Email : [email protected]

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Website : www.unadug@net Telephone no. : 0414532875 Mission : Building capacity, promoting sign language and advocating for the rights of deaf people. Target group : Deaf people of all ages and gender Disability category : Deaf, Deaf /blind, Hard of hearing Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : 52 districts of Uganda Services offered: Sign language research and training, Advocacy and lobbying to influence policies, Networking with NGOs and government, Support to income generating activities, Capacity building for the association, Gender awareness and mainstreaming HIV/AIDS awareness, Information and training. Other affiliated organisations : 52 Districts affiliated to UNAD.

Organisation name: Uganda National Association of Sign Language Interpreters- UNASLI Physical address : C/O Plot 118 Bukoto Street, Kamwokya Postal address : C/O P.O.Box 7339 Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0782395957, 0774854270, 0772681864 Mission : Provide effective sign language interpretation services Target group : The general public and the deaf Disability category : Deaf, Deaf /blind, Hard of hearing, The Hearing Community Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Country wide, Wherever sign language is being used Services offered: Sign language interpretation services Other affiliated organisations : Uganda National Association Of The Deaf

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Areas/districts of operation : Kampala, Luwero, Masaka,Kumi, Tororo, Iganga, Koboko, Mbarara, Wakiso, Kiboga, Mukono, Jinja, Busia, Nakasongola And Ntungamo. Services offered: Advocacy, Lobbying for deafblind persons, Capacity building among the deafblind and their families, Provision of community rehabilitation services for the deafblind, Creation of public awareness Other affiliated organisations : All District Branches

Organisation name: World Vision Physical address : Plot 15b, Nakasero Postal address : 5319, Kampala Email : ugandaewvi.org Website : www.wvi.org, www.ugandawvi.org Telephone no. : 0414258587 Mission : To follow our lord Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the kingdom of god. Target group : All ages, gender Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National sub-county Areas/districts of operation : Sub-counties of Uganda Services offered: Medical treatment to PWDs, Vocational skill training, Income generating activities group counselling-psychosocial support

Organisation name: Action for Youth with Disabilities (AYDU) Physical address : Bukoto-Ntinda Road, off Frobel Primary School Postal Address: Box 5018, Kampala Telephone no. : +256 751 041 963 E-mail : [email protected] Mission : To advocate for the rights of Youth with Disabilities in Uganda. Target group : Youth with Disabilities between 15-30 years, both males and females Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Gulu, Kampala, Mbarara, Tororo, Mukono Services offered: HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health. Advocacy for employment. Mobilisation for membership. Advocacy for education of youths with disabilities. Networking.

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Other affiliated organisations : Youth groups in national DPOs, ie, NUDIPU, NOWUDU, MHU, UNAB, UNAPD, ESAU. National Youth Council, NUDIPU District Affiliates.

Organisation name: Action on Disability and Development -ADD Physical address : Plot 81, Kamwokya Postal address : 9658, Kampala Website : www.adduganda.org Telephone no. : 0772835663 Mission : A world where disabled people are able to enjoy their rights, fulfil their responsibilities and obligations and, participate as fully as they choose at every level of society. Target group: Adults with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : National Disabled Persons’ Organisations (DPOs) in 22 districts of Uganda Services offered: Capacity building advocacy Other affiliated organisations : All Disabled Persons Organisations

Organisation name: Action to Positive Change in PWDs Physical address : Nalwewuba Lc1 Zone, Mulago Ii Parish Postal address : 12305, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772449852 Mission : To try to resolve the plight of disabled children mainly Target group: 3 - 18 years Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Kawempe Division, Kampala District. Services offered: Basic education, Vocational training, Mobility aids, Vocational basic training Other affiliated organisations : NUDIPU, DENIVA, ICYE

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Mission : To provide quality treatment and rehabilitation services to torture victims as well as to advocate against torture. Target group: All victims of torture Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Kampala and Gulu Services offered: Medical treatment, Physiotherapy, nursing care, Social and trauma counselling, Legal advice, Referrals for specialised treatment and, Legal redress, Awareness, Education Advocacy Networking, Collaboration, Cordination and Liasing with relevant NGOS/CBOS, State and international organisations, Inspecting detention centres/ places.

Organisation name: AVSI Physical address : Plot 1119, Gaba Road Postal address : 6785, Kampala Email : [email protected] Website : www.avsi.org Telephone no. : 0772363998 Mission : To support human development in developing countries with special attention to education and the promotion of the dignity of every human person according to catholic social teaching Target group: 0-18 years, boys and girls Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : 26 Districts of Uganda Services offered: Education, health care, Food security and nutrition, Economic strengthening Recreational activities, Psychosocial care support Other affiliated organisations : Meeting Point Kitgum, Hoima, Kampala And International partners

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Disability category : Mental illness, Mental Disorders Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Kampala, Buliisa, Hoima, Soroti, Kaberamaido, Amuria, Sembabule and Masaka Services offered: Capacity building-aimed at creating a favourable environment for recovery. Community mental health, Mobilise public sector health, professions to provide easy and accessible mental health services in the community, Sustainable livelihoods-training for new skills and start up small projects, Research and policy- evidence based research to advocate change among national and international bodies. Other affiliated organisations : Ministry Of Health Kampala Christian Caring Community Uganda Change Agents Association Rural Development Media Communications 8 District Associations

Organisation name: Community Action Research on Disability in Uganda - CARD Physical address : Kyambogo University, Faculty of Special Needs Education Postal address : 140, Kyambogo Telephone no. : 0312283928, 0772559615 Mission : Do research to find out more knowledge about disability issues and train participants in good action research skills. Target group : Adults from all professions Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation Continental: East and Southern Africa region Services offered: Training research skills Other affiliated organisations : Katutandike Uganda, COMBRA, ADD, Kyambogo University, UNAB, UNAD

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Areas/districts of operation : Continental; (Uganda, Eastern Africa Region and other African regions) Services offered: CBR-based Training, Conducts Tailor-made training, Providing assistive devices, Community programmes Other affiliated organisations : Ministry of gender, Labour and Social Development, National and local CBR programmes, National and local disability related organisations and CBOs.

Organisation name: Blind But Able - BBA Physical address : Plot 3253, Namavundu, Gayaza Postal address : 12593, Kampala Uganda Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772416542 Mission : To empower blind and visually impaired persons to manage the challenges and exploit opportunities within the environment Target group : The blind, Low vision and Visually impaired Disability category : Blind Low vision Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : All Districts of Uganda Services offered: Rehabilitation services, Vocational training, Community sensitisation, Advocacy.

Organisation name: Disabled Women’s Network And Resource Organisation In Uganda – (DWNRO) Physical address : ACORD Building; Nsambya, Kabalagala-Gaba Road Postal address : 3454, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0414267532 Mission : Contributing to an environment which will lead to equality and equity of opportunities for women and girls with disabilities Target group : Women and girls with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Services offered: Research, Legislative advocacy, Capacity building

Organisation name: Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine Physical address : Makerere University College of Health Sciences Postal address : 7072, Kampala Email : [email protected]

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Telephone no. : 0772418844 Mission : To train doctors and other health cadres Target group : 18+, male and female Disability category : Epilepsy, Mental illness Others, please specify : War traumatised Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : All Districts of Uganda Services offered: Mental health services treatment and counselling rehabilitation prevention Other affiliated organisations : All Hospitals In Uganda

Organisation name: Focus on Human Mobility Initiatives Physical address : Mengo Hospital, Department Of Physiotherapy. Postal address : 35091, Kampala Telephone no. : 0312298254, 0772557175 Mission : To improve the quality of life for people with mobility impairment Disability category : Learning disability, Mobility /physical Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Kampala Services offered: Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Awareness and Educational programs Other affiliated organisations : Mengo Hospital

Organisation name: Ka Tutandike Uganda -KTU Physical address : Plot 39, Bukoto Street Email : [email protected] Website : www.katutandike.org Telephone no. : 0774685093 Mission : To make timely interventions and improve the quality of life of children and people with disabilities in Uganda Target group : 8 to 24 year old boys and girls Disability category : Deaf Level of operation National Areas/districts of operation : Masaka Services offered: Reproductive health education for young, deaf people, Advocate for the deaf to achieve equality, Encourage children to read for pleasure, Ensure that children receive the best possible care during their earliest years. Other affiliated organisations : Masaka District Administration, Ministry of Education and Sports, Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development,

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Naguru Teenage Centre, Uganda National Association for the Deaf, Community Action Research on Disability, Partner Schools in Masaka District, National Curriculum Development Centre.

Organisation name: Epilepsy Support Association Uganda Physical address : Plot 3 Ntinda 2 Road; Opposite Frobel Stage. Postal address : 16260 Wandegeya-Kampala Email : [email protected], [email protected] Telephone no. : 0414532589 Mission : To become a leading organisation that empowers people with epilepsy to participate in development processes through advocacy, networking, research and documentation. Target group): People with epilepsy Disability category : Epilepsy Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Western, Central, Eastern and Northern Uganda Services offered: Advocacy mobilisation and sensitisation capacity building, Counselling and referral, Networking Other affiliated organisations : Mental Health Uganda, UPACLED, TPO

Organisation name: Kampala District Union Of PWDs Physical address : Nakivubo Blue Primary School, Ears Centre Postal address : 33687, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772426450 Mission : To have a self reliant persons with disabilities in kampala Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Kampala Services offered: Lobby and advocate for the rights of PWDs Other affiliated organisations : Divisional Unions of Kampala Disabled Traders’ Association, Kampala Central Business Association, Owino Disabled Association, Women Entrepreneur Organisation FRIDCRA, Foundation Rubaga Disabled Crafts Organisation.

Organisation name: Kampala International University Physical address : Kabalagala-Ggaba Road Postal address : 20000, Kampala Email : [email protected] Website : www.kiu.ac.ug

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Telephone no. : 0782326170 Mission : Making KIU a better learning environment for students with disabilities Target group : 16 years and above Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Regional Areas/districts of operation : Africa continent Services offered: Helping students with disabilities access lecture rooms, Helping students with disabilities achieve their goals in the institution. Other affiliated organisations : Voice of the Disabled Africa, Rwenzori-Kampala International Students Association.

Organisation name: Kampala School For Physically Handicapped Physical address : Plot 63a, Balintuma Road; Mengo Postal address : 14278, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0414272128 Mission : To educate, rehabilitate and equip physically handicapped children for self reliance and development Target group : 6-27 year olds, male and female Disability category : Epilepsy, Hard of hearing, Learning disability, Low vision, Mobility /physical, Autism, Brittle Bone and Spina Bifida Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation: Nation wide Services offered: Primary setting - normal vocational setting -with pottery, leather work, crafts, tie-dye making, tailoring, agriculture, poultry. Therapy sessions - both occupational and physiotherapy

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Level of operation: Community Areas/districts of operation : Busega-Rubaga Division, Kampala District Services offered: Family home for those abandoned and rejected physically. Occupational therapy. Spiritual and psychosocial support to families and care givers. Skills training in animal keeping, vegetable growing and craft making

Organisation name: Legal Action For Persons With Disabilities LAPD Physical address : Bukoto-Ntinda Road Postal address : 14166, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0414272712, Mission : A Uganda where the rights of PWDs are actualised. Target group : All PWDs Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Currently Central region Services offered: Legal Aid to Indigenous PWDs, Advocacy, Legal Review/ Reform. Other affiliated organisations : Legal Aid Project of the Uganda Law Society NUDIPU DWNRO

Organisation name: Kireka Home for the Mentally Handicapped Physical address : Kireka-Kamuli C, Kira Town Council Postal Address : 11627, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0392828806, 0772454356 Mission : Mission: To promote integration of the mentally handicapped in community life so that they become self reliant, constructive and a productive sector of society Target group : Children between 6 and 15 years, boys and girls Disability category : Mobility /physical, Epilepsy, Learning disability, Mental Retardation. Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : The home caters for children all over Uganda Services offered: Educational Programmes

Organisation name: Mengo and Guluddene Units For MR Children Physical address : Mengo Hospital, Occupational Therapy Department Postal address : 7161, Kampala Email : [email protected]

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Telephone no. : 0712812240 Mission : To provide excellent suitable health services that bear witness to Christ Target group : Children between 8 months and 18 years Disability category : Learning disability, Epilepsy, Level of operation : National Areas of operation : Mengo and Guluddene (Kiwenda) Services offered: Assessment services. An early stimulation center. A day facility/school and boarding school for mentally handicapped children.

Organisation name: Mengo Eye Clinic Department Physical address : Mengo Hospital, Eye Clinic Department Postal address : 7161, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 270 Mission : Providing excellent and affordable eye care service at all times Target group : All persons with a need for eye care services Disability category : Blind, Deaf /blind, Low vision Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Kampala, Mpigi, Wakiso, Luwero, Mukono, Mityana, Mubende, Hoima Services offered: Low vision assessment and prescription of low vision devices, Educational assessment, Referral to appropriate schools and identification of suitable learning materials, Media for visually impaired children, Rehabilitation- orientation and mobility counselling and advice, Networking with other professionals, NGOs. Other affiliated organisations : CBM, SSI, UNAB, Deaf-Blind Society.

Organisation name: Mengo Hospital; Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department Physical address : Mengo Hospital, Consultation Department Postal address : 7161, Kampala Telephone no. : 0414270222, 0775880000 Target group : All persons in need of these services Disability category : Hard of hearing Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Kampala Services offered: Operations, Incision and Drainage, Foreign Body Removal Other affiliated organisations : Friends of Mengo

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Organisation name: Mental Health Uganda (MHU) Physical address : Plot 56, Kanjokya Street, Kamwokya, Postal Address: Box 1625, Wandegeya, Kampala Telephone no. : +256 751 368 279 E-mail : [email protected] Mission : To create a unified voice of people that influence the provision of services and opportunities in favour of People with Mental Illnesses. Target group : All age groups and Gender Disability category : People with Mental Illnesses. Level of operation : All Regions of Uganda. Areas/districts of operation : Mbarara, Masaka, Sembabule, Kabale, Rukungiri, bushenyi, Masaka, Kampala, budaka, Mbale, Soroti, Arua, Mukono, Mpigi Districts. Services offered: Advocacy. Membership mobilisation. Community sensitisation and Awareness raising. Other affiliated organisations : Arua Regional Hospital, Nakifuma Health Centre (HC)- Mukono, Kikenene HC-Masaka, Ntete HC-Sembabule. Kamwokya K.C.C.C-Kampala, Budaka HC, Mbale Regional Hospital. Soroti Regional Hospital, Kabale FPD Headquarters, Kisiizi Hospital-Kabale, Muhanga HC- Bushenyi, Rubindi HC –Mbarara,

Organisation name: Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development -MFPED Physical address : Plot 2-21 Apollo Kagwa Road Postal address : 8147, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0414707000, 0414232095 Target group : All Ugandans Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : All Districts of Uganda Services offered: Finance, Planning and Economic Development Other affiliated organisations : All Government Agencies

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Telephone no. : 0414347854, 0414251732 Mission : Enabling environment for social protection and social transformation of communities Target group : Ugandans of all ages and gender Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Busia, Kayunga, Tororo, Butaleja Services offered: Community based rehabilitation programmes, Training, Identification, management and prevention of disabilities, Provision of assistive devices, Poverty reduction, Institutional based rehabilitation (skills training). Other affiliated organisations : Norwegian Association of the Disabled (NAD), Ministries of education and health, the United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) Areas/districts of operation : All regional referral hospitals and most district hospitals

MBARARA

Organisation name: Department of Education, Mbarara Local Government Physical address : Mbarara District Local Government Postal address : 1, Mbarara Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0752622058 Target group : SCHOOL GOING AGE Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Mbarara District Services offered: Assessment, Education, Placement, Referral, Games and Sports Other affiliated organisations : St. Hellen;s unit for the blind, Tukore Primary School for Mental Retardation and physically Handicapped. Mbarara Mixed for Mental Retardation, Inclusive Bishop Stuart Demonstration school with mentally retarded children. Rutsya Primary School; Isingiro District, St. Peters Secondary School Katukuru

Organisation name: Kambara Kyenjojo-Mbarara Association of the Deaf Physical address Mbarara Postal address : 262, Mbarara Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 078512076

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Mission : To promote access to education, health service, advocate for non discriminative policies in building capacities of associations Target group): Deaf persons Disability category : Deaf Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Isingiro and Mbarara Districts, Seven Sub-Counties Services offered: Construction of deaf dormitory project, Distribution of sign language materials, Training sign language to deaf units/ schools, parents of the deaf, interested parties and health providers, Sensitising the community i.e. awareness raising in the community towards deaf education and health rights including human rights. Other affiliated organisations : Millennium Village Project Heifer Project District Education Department

Organisation name: District Council for Disability Physical address : District Headquarters Mbarara Postal address : 1, Mbarara Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772666649 Target group : All service providers; Government and Non Government Organisations Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Monitor up to Sub-county level, Sub-county to parish, Parish to village level Services offered: Lobby for service delivery to PWDs, Advocate for inclusion in government programs, Put government departments to task to budget and plan for disability issues in their programmes report to national councils. Other affiliated organisations : Sub-County Councils.

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Level of operation : Others Areas/districts of operation : Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Congo Services offered: Eye care training - OA, OTN, Post graduate with Mbarara University, Low vision services, Optical services. Other affiliated organisations : Rugarama Eye Centre, Kagando Hospitals Kamwenge, Sembabule and Lyantonde HCs IV, Kanungu-Kambuga Hospital, Kisoro-Mutorere Hospital, Kisiizi Hospital, Mbarara University of Science and Technology for training and Cross Referrals.

Organisation name: Mbarara District Union of PWDs Physical address : Kamukuzi Postal address : 1, Mbarara Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772666649 Mission : All PWDs in Mbarara with reasonable standard of living Target group : All ages and gender Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation District Areas/districts of operation : Villages, Parishes, 17 sub-county branches. Services offered: Awareness raising, Mobilisation of PWDs for positive development, Income generating ideas for those who can start their own businesses, Mobility appliances, Where possible mobilise PWDs to participate in politics. Other affiliated organisations : 17 Sub-County Branches

Organisation name: Tukore Invalids Salvation Stream Association Physical address : Karama Cell;Rwakishakizi Parish; Nyakajojo Sub-County Postal address : 1246, Mbarara Telephone no. : 0772876571 Mission : To help PWDs achieve self reliance Target grou ): All Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Regional Areas/districts of operation: South-western Region Services offered: CBR outreach program -Mbarara, Bushenyi, Ntungamo, Nursery and primary school education Development program such as tree planting, cows, shops, etc, in Mbarara town Other affiliated organisations : NUDIPU, OURS, Church of Uganda eye cinic - ruharo mental health clinic, Mbarara Red Cross rotary and lion’s clubs mbarara archdiocese uganda revenue authority muslim supreme council

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Organisation name: St. Peter’s Katukuru Physical address : Near Katukuru Trading Center Postal address : 345, Mbarara Telephone no. : 0772560887 Mission : To train students to become future responsible citizens Target group : Secondary school students Disability category : Blind Level of operation : South Western Region of Uganda Services offered: General secondary education

Organisation name: OURS Ruharo Physical address : Ruharo Ankole Diocese Postal address : 14, Mbarara Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 04854……… Mission : Improve the quality of children with disabilities in western uganda Target group : 0-18 years, boys and girls Disability category : Learning disability, Epilepsy, Mobility /physical, Mental illness. Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Western Region Services offered: Rehabilitation services, Education, Psychosocial counselling Other affiliated organisations : Katalemwa Chesire Home, Tukore Invalids, Health child Uganda, , Cure Hospital Mbale Liliane Foundation.

Organisation name: Tukore Invalids Primary School Physical address : Karama Cell, Rwakishakizi Parish; Nyakajojo Sub-County Postal address : 1246, Mbarara Telephone no. : 0772369843 Mission : To promote inclusive education so as to produce self-reliant citizens Target group: Inclusive education for primary school Disability category : Mobility /physical, Epilepsy, Hard of hearing, Learning disability, Low vision Level of operation : South-western Region Services offered: General primary school education, Poultry keeping, Handicrafts, Tailoring, Gardening and training child-child groups for self support in activities of daily living.

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Organisation name: Ruti Rehabilitation Centre Physical address : Ruti Postal address : 426, Mbarara Telephone no. : 0775433536 Target group : 15 + Years Disability category : Mobility /physical, Epilepsy, Deaf, Learning disability, Hard of hearing, Level of operation : Western Region Services offered: Tailoring, leather work, carpentry, shoe making, sign language which is mainstreamed

Organisation name: Mbarara Hospital Physical address : Plot 8-18, Kabale Road; Mbarara Postal address : 40, Mbarara Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0485 420 030 Mission : To provide comprehensive, super specialised health services, conduct tertiary medical health training, research and contributing to the health policy. Target group : All Disability category : Hard of hearing, Epilepsy, Blind, Mental illness, Low vision, Learning disability and , Mobility /physical Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Mbarara, Bushenyi, Ntungamo, Kiruhura, Isingiro, Ibanda, Lyantonde, Kabale, Kisoro, Kabarole, Kanungu, Rukungiri, Kasese And Kamwengye Services offered: Specialised curative, rehabilitative, promoting health care services provide tertiary training and continue professionals development undertake operational and technical research provide outreach and support supervision programmes to all lower health units/centres Other affiliated organisations : Joint Clinical Research Centre, TASO District Hospitals and Health Centres

MPIGI

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Mission : To co-ordinate and facilitate development programmes for equalisation of PWDs in society Target group : All Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Mpigi District Services offered: HIV/AIDS support programmes, Advocacy and lobbying for PWDs, Capacity building, Income generating activities, Conflict resolution and management. Other affiliated organisations : UPACLED, Mpigi District AIDS Network, Mpigi Associations of the Deaf, Blind and Women With Disabilities, NGO Forum Mpigi

Organisation name: Papula Paper CBO Physical address : Equator Uganda, Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0782506138 Mission : To co-ordinate activities of PWDs, single mothers and youth in Nkozi sub-county Target group): PWDs, single mothers and youth. Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Sub-county Areas/districts of operation : Nkozi Sub-county Services offered: Paper Marsh project, Crafts making, Trainings, HIV/AIDS sensitisation, collective market for the products. Other affiliated organisations : Tusitukire wamu Disability Development Association, Union of Persons with Disabilities-Mpigi

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Services offered: Education of girls with disabilities, Formation of WWDs groups, Lobbying and advocacy for WWDs HIV/AIDS/STIs sensitisation. Other affiliated organisations : Mpigi AIDS Network, The Associations of the Deaf and Blind in Mpigi, NGO Forum-Mpigi Papula Paper at The Equator.

MUBENDE

Organisation name: Children and Wives of Disabled Soldiers Association (CAWODISA) Physical address 1st and 2nd Phase Buildings, 2nd link road to Mudende-Fort Portal Highway; Mubende Town Council Postal address : 234 Mubende Uganda Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 256 464 444420, 256 772 688559, 256 772 655437 Mission : To restore hope and confidence in the families of disabled soldiers and to prepare their way to a positive future Target group : Children and wives of soldiers with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Army special areas (Military Rehabilitation Centre) Areas/districts of operation : Army special areas in Mubende and Kiboga Services offered: Vocational training and skills development, Adult literacy, Adolescent reproductive health and rights, HIV/AIDS as a multi sectoral-programme, Agribusiness development, Orthopaedic support, Entrepreneurship development, Community and resettlement, Awareness programmes.

NAKASONGOLA

Organisation name: Nakasongola District Disabled People’s Union Physical address : Nakasongola Postal address : 1, Nakasongola Mission : Reintegration of PWDs in their Community Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Nakasongola Services offered: Capacity Building

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NEBBI

Organisation name: Nebbi Union Of Disabled - NUD Physical address Nebbi District Local Government Headquarters, Education Building Community Service Department Postal address : 1, Nebbi Email : [email protected]/[email protected] Telephone no. : 0782437807, 0772463121 Mission : To equalise the rights and empower the socio-economic livelihood of the disabled people in nebbi district Target group : Men And Women Of 15 Years And Above Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : The 19 Sub-Counties of Nebbi District Services offered: Link PWD Groups with Government Programmes, Like NAADS, and NUSAF, Skills training and Apprenticeship, Advocacy and lobbing to support PWDs, Awareness Raising on issues like rights, Roles and responsibilities of PWDs in development, Referrals for surgical services. Other affiliated organisations : CUAMM Doctors With Africa- Nebbi, Community Empowerment for Rural Development- Nebbi, Disability Council, Medical Orthopaedic Department- Nebbi, Local Govt, Uganda Red Cross, FINCA, CARITAS, NGO Forum- Nebbi, Uganda Co-operative Alliance.

PADER

Organisation name: Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief - CPAR Physical address : Pader Town Council Postal address : 92, Pader Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0777010187 Mission : To overcome poverty in Africa Target group : Across the board Disability category : Land mine injuries/victims Level of operation : Aruu county, Pader and Erute county, Lira Areas/districts of operation : All the sub-counties in aruu county aromo and ogur sub- conties in erute county Services offered: Mine risk education, Economic support and psychosocial support to LM survivors and their families Extension of seed capital to survivors, Vocational skills training, Manages a

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computerised secretarial bureau in Pajule distributed 714 goats to 357 survivors. Other affiliated organisations : World Vision and AVSI

Organisation name: Pader Community Based Services Physical address : Pader District Local Government Postal address : 1, Pader Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772317761 Mission : To serve the community through co-ordinated delivery of services with focus on national and local priorities Target group : All Disability category All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation Pader District Services offered: Community mobilisation and sensitisation advocacy for the protection of the vulnerable social protection and lobbying for support. Other affiliated organisations : All developmental partners handling disability related activities and child protection

SOROTI

Organisation name: Soroti District Disabled Persons Union- SODIPU Physical address : Plot 5, Aliabn Road Postal address : 885, Soroti Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772426103, 0715143900 Mission : Dignity for persons with disability Target group : All PWDs in Soroti Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Soroti District Sub-counties Services offered: Mobilisation, Sensitisation HIV/AIDS awareness, Income generation activities, Community based rehabilitation Other affiliated organisations : Soroti Catholic Diocesean Development Organisation, World Vision, TAC, SODAN, TASO, Aids Information Centre, Marie Stopes, Uganda Cares, TAP, District Local Government, Up to Sub-County Level.

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KAMULI

Organisation name: Kamuli District Association of the Deaf - KAMDAD Physical address : Kamuli District Head quarters -Disability Centre Postal address : 12, Kamuli Telephone no. : 0782774799 Mission : To transform the knowledge, attitude and skills of deaf people from a disadvantaged to a productive group by offering equal opportunities in social, economic and political spheres of life. Target group : The deaf; Children and adults Disability category : Deaf Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : 18 Sub-counties of Kamuli District Services offered: Sign language training, Lobbying and advocacy, Capacity building, Vocational skill training, Networking with NGOs, private sector and other DPOs, Monitoring the deaf human rights rehabilitation resource centre services in school clubs micro-finance SACO for the poor and vulnerable among the deaf income generating activities. Other affiliated organisations : Uganda National Association of the Deaf Kamuli, District Union of Persons with Disabilities Kamuli, District Association of Womem with Disabilities.

Organisation name: Kamuli District Association of Women with Disabilities - KAWIDA Physical address : Kamuli District Headquaters-Disability Center Postal address : 287, Kamuli Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0712379540 Mission : To transform the knowledge, attitude and skills of women with disabilities from a disadvantaged to a productive group by offering equal opportunities in the social, economic and political spheres of life. Target group : Girls and women with disabilities. Disability category : All disability categories. Level of operation : District Areas/Districts of operation : 18 Sub-counties of Kamuli District Services offered: Capacity Building, Lobbying and advocacy, Networking and collaborating with other partners and service providers. Mobilising WWDs and training them in basic life skills, Economic empowerment, Reproductive Health and HIV/ AIDS.

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Other affiliated organisations : Integrated Disabled Women\s Activities - Iganga Kamuli Network for AIDS Service Organisations.

Organisation name: Kamuli District Union of Persons with Disabilities - KAMDIPU Physical address : Kamuli District Local Administration Headquarters Postal address : 287, Kamuli Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0782544443 Mission : To co-ordinate and facilitate programmes of PWDs so as to enable them access services in their communities Target group : All children, Adults Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Kamuli District Services offered: HIV/AIDS awareness creation disability prevention and referrals awareness creation sustainable livelihood disability rights awareness creation promote sound and suitable environment management Other affiliated organisations : Kamuli District Associations of the Deaf, Blind, Physically Disabled and Women With Disabilities

Organisation name: Uganda Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities- Kamuli Physical address : C/O Kamuli Town Council Postal address : 154 Kamuli Website : www.upacled.org Telephone no. : 0772657494 Mission : To improve the quality of life of children with intellectual disabilities and their families in Uganda through advocacy and capacity building. Target group : Children and caregivers of children with learning disabilities Disability category : Learning disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Kamuli District, Kamuli Town Council, Nabwigulu, Namwendwa And Kitayundwa Sub-Counties Services offered: Counselling and guidance for parents, Lobbying and advocacy skills, Physiotherapy, Guidance and care for children with learning disabilities.

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KAMWENGE

Organisation name: Kamwenge District Union of the Disabled -KADUDI Physical address : Kamwenge Town, Fort Portal Road Postal address : 1411, Kamwenge Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0774820320 Target group : All Persons with Disabilities Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Kamwenge District Services offered: Mobilisation of PWDs to unite and form groups, Training PWDs to manage their groups, Capacity building, Lobbying and advocacy, Provision of mobility devices/appliances

Organisation name: Uganda Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities- Kamwenge Physical address : Nyabbani-Kamwenge Postal address : 1447, Kamwenge Telephone no. : 0772963499 Mission : To improve the life and standard of living of persons with learning disabilities and their families in Uganda Target group : All persons with learning disabilities and their caretakers Disability category : Learning disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : 12 Sub-counties of Kamwenge District Services offered: Advocacy and lobbying, Psychosocial support and counselling, Stimulation and care, HIV/AIDS management, Governance, Budgeting and planning, Skills development Other affiliated organisations : Uganda Change Agents Association- Kamwenge Branch, Kamwenge District People with Disabilities -KADIPU

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Disability category : All disability categories, Cerebral Palsy and Hydrocephalus Level of operation : Community Areas/districts of operation : PWDs Associations At Sub County Level Services offered: Mobilisation for development trainings on how to start IGAs, Advocacy for PWDs’ rights, Linking PWDs with other service providers for rehabilitation.

KASESE

Organisation name: Kasese District Union Of Persons With Disabilities - KADUPEDI Physical address : Plot 43, Alexander Street Postal address : 114, Kasese Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772929819, 0772359964 Mission : To have a unified voice of PWDs that will advocate for equalisation of opportunities in Kasese District Target group : All ages, gender Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation District Areas/districts of operation : 19 Sub-counties and 3 urban councils Services offered: Research, Documentation, Data and statistics management, Capacity building, Formal education Economic empowerment, Vocational skills empowerment, HIV/AIDS awareness and mitigation information, Documentation and dissemination. Other affiliated organisations : Kasese Branches Of UNAD And UNAB Kasese Youth With Disabilities Association Rwenzori Association Of Parents Of Children With Disabilities Kasese Physically Disabled Association Kasese District Women With Disabilities Community Based Rehabilitation Workers Association 19 Sub-counties And 3 Urban Councils

KAABONG

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generating activities. Target group : All age groups, both sexes Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Community Areas/districts of operation : Community groups within kaabong District Services offered: Mobilising and sensitising community members about CWDs and gun shot victims of cattle rustlers. Send children in need of rehabilitation to Butiru rehabilitation home in manafwa and the district hospital. Other affiliated organisations : Community Development Officer, Kaabong District, Kotido Diocese, Kaabong District Hospital, Butiri Cheshire Home- Manafwa District, Lilian Foundation, Kaabong Catholic Mission.

KOTIDO

Organisation name: UNDP-Kotido Sub Office Physical address : Kotido District Local Government Postal address : 1 Kotido Email: [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772 831362 Mission : To contribute to the promotion of human security, peace and stability in order to create conditions for sustainable development. Target group : All youth and women Disability category : Youth and women with disability. Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : All the 5 subcounties. Services offered: Income generating activities for youth and women groups; VSLA Programme, Support to peace dialogue. Other affiliated organisations : District local government, community services, Youth and women groups.

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increase the access to socio-economic resources. Target group: Adults and children Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : 11 sub-counties of Kumi District Services offered: Advocacy and lobbying for the rights of PWDs, Capacity and skills building, Economic empowerment, Institutional capacity building. Other affiliated organisations : Kumi District associations of the deaf, Blind and disabled women epilepsy support association, Kumi branch

WAKISO

Organisation name: Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services in Uganda Physical address : Entebbe Road, Kisubi Postal Address: Box 46, Kisubi, Uganda Telephone no. : +256 414 320 111, +256 414 320 141, +256 777 100 635, E-mail : [email protected] Website: www.corsu.or.ug Mission : To reduce the effects of impairment by providing surgery, rehabilitation and follow up, so that disability is significantly reduced to enhance quality of life. Target group : All people who have acquired disabilities with focus to children. Disability category : Physical disabilities, Visual Impairments. Level of operation : Eastern Africa Region including Southern Sudan. Areas/districts of operation : All Districts through established partnerships including Cheshire Homes of Katalemwa-Kampala, Nkokonjeru- Mukono and Butiru-Mbale. OURS –Mbarara, Kumi Hospital and CBR-Kumi, Kagondo Hospital and CBR-Kasese, Benedictine Eye Hospital, Namutamba Rehabilitation Centre-Mityana, CHERUB Rehabilitation Centre-Mukono, Uganda Society for Disabled Children-Kampala, Matani Hospital-Moroto, North Kigezi Diocece, Liliane Fonds, Kagondo Hospital-Tanzania, Bunia CBR-DRC, Usuratuna - Southern Sudan. Services offered: Rehabilitation Hospital with Orthopaedic surgery, Plastic Surgery and other specialities. Community-based Rehabilitation (CBR) in Kampala and Wakiso Districts. Co- ordination and networking with other partners in Uganda. Special programmes for clubfoot and clefts. Training Centre for professionals and specialists. Other affiliated organisations : CBM (Main Funding Organisation)

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Organisation name: Komo Centre for Understanding Autism Physical address : Plot 5, George Lwanga Close; Lunnyo, Entebbe Postal address : 422, Entebbe Email : [email protected] Website : www.komocentre.tripod.com Telephone no. : 0414372844 Mission : Improve the quality of life of children affected by autism Target group : 1-13 year old boys and girls Disability category : Children with Autism (development disability) Level of operation : Community Areas/districts of operation Entebbe Municipality Services offered: Recreation centre for children with Autism. Counselling and guidance for parents/guardians and siblings. Day-care/ nursery facility for non-autistic children.

Organisation name: Sure Prospects Institute Physical address : Kitala Village, Katabi Sub-County Postal address : 18557, Kajjansi Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0712926398, 0772314558 Mission : To ensure that vulnerable children and youth become self reliant to live a harmonious and prosperous future. Target group : 2-25 years, males and females Disability category : Deaf, Hard of hearing, Learning disability, Blind, Deaf /blind, Low vision, Mobility /physical, MUTE Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Kabale, Kasese, Iganga, Jinja, Namutumba, Wakiso, Masindi,Tororo, Gulu -Sampled Children. Services offered: Education-basic and vocational physiotherapy, Guidance and counselling to both children and parents, Identification, Intervention and referral services, Advocacy. Other affiliated organisations : Africa Village Disability Ministry

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Target group : Parents and Children with Intellectual Disabilities Disability category : Learning Disability Level of operation : National, District, Sub-county Areas/districts of operation : Kabarole, Kamwenge, Masaka, Pallisa, Kiboga, Tororo, Kyenjojo, Mpigi, Hoima, Mayuge, Luweero, Jinja, Masindi, Kamuli, Mbarara, Wakiso, Mbale, Iganga and Arua.

TORORO

Organisation name: Plan Uganda - Tororo Physical address Plot 19, Tongue Avenue Postal address : 42, Tororo Telephone no. : 045445061 Mission : A world in which all children realise their full potential in societies that respect children’s rights and dignity. Target group : Children and adults Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Sub-county, Community Areas/districts of operation : Tororo Districts, 9 sub-counties Kwapa, Mella, Osukuru, Molo, Merikit, Mukuyu, Rubongi, Petta and Kisoko Services offered: Capacity building of stake holders in terms of training treatment and provision of assistive devices, Payment of fees and scholastic materials for special needs scholars. Counselling and guidance. Promoting and protecting the rights of children through awareness raising and programme/project interventions on health. Economic empowerment. Education. Other affiliated organisations : Tororo District Department of CBR Mbale. Regional Hospital- Orthopaedic Unit. Community Vision and other Related Health NGOs. Mulago and Kumi Hospitals for Referrals. CBOs in Tororo

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Government-based Vocational Rehabilitation Centres

These are government based rehabilitation centres established to provide basic skills for self sustenance of vulnerable people including girls and persons with disabilities. These centres were categorized into three groups namely:

Rural Rehabilitation Centres: Targeting the rural-based populations where a person would train in agriculture and animal firming plus a simple skill such as tailoring for income generation. The trainees were expected to be resettled back home and practice their learned skills in their own home environment.

Industrial Rehabilitation Centres: These centres provide competitive skills for open market employment. These were meant for destitute men and women besides persons with disabilities, targeting the growing population of Jinja.

Sheltered Workshops: These targeted the more severe disabilities that would not be able to survive in the open employment market. They provided both the skills training and the employment. Examples include Kireka for production of umbrella production, Mbale for tents production.

ARUA Ochoko Rural Vacational Rehabilitation Centre P.O Box 1, Arua

Gulu Ogur Rural Vacational Rehabilitation Centre P.O Box 1, Gulu

Jinja Mpumudde Rural Vacational Rehabilitation Centre P.O Box 1551, Jinja

Jinja Jinja sheltered workshop P.O Box ---- Jinja

Masaka Masaka Rural Vacational Rehabilitation Centre P.O Box ---, Masaka

Mbale Mbale Sheltered Workshop P.O Box 1 Mbale

Mbarara Ruti Rural Vacational Rehabilitation Centre P.O Box 1, Arua Wakiso Lweza Rural Vacational Rehabilitation Centre P.O Box 7136, Kampala

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Organisation name: Ministry of Health, Disability, Prevention and Rehabilitation, Mental Health Division Physical address : Plot 6 Lourdel Road Postal address : 7272, Kampala Email : [email protected] Website : www.health.org.ug Telephone no. : 0414340874 Mission : The attainment of a good standard of health by all people in Uganda, in order to promote a healthy and productive life Target group : All Disabilities Disability category : Low vision, Epilepsy, Deaf Mental illness, Hard of hearing, Mobility /physical, Blind, Deaf /blind Level of operation : National Services offered: Rehabilitation services orthopaedic technology i.e. production of assistive devices mental health units eye clinics ent services in most district hospitals cbr services, particularly in eye care programmes Other affiliated organisations : Sightsavers International, LAN, USDC, CUAMM, AVSI, ICRC A-Z, WHO, ITI USAID, RTZ, CBM, Sight for the World, Canadian Rotarians, TPO, WHO, KBS, GENACIS

Organisation name: Ministry of Education and Sports, Special Needs Education and Career Guidance Physical address : Parliementary Avenue Postal address : P.O. Box 7063, Kampala Email : [email protected] Website : www.education.go.ug Telephone no. : 256-41-234451/4 Mission : Provide technical support, guide, coordinate, regulate and promote quality education and training to all persons in Uganda for national integration development and individual advancement. Target group : All Disabilities Disability category : All disabilities Level of operation : National Services offered: Establishment, promotion of specialneeds education, implementation of education policy especially strengthening inclusive education. Other affiliated organisations : Sightsavers International, Kyambogo University, USDC,

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Organisation name: Uganda Parents with Deafblind Children Association (UPDBCA) Physical address : Plot 99, Martyr’s Way, Ntinda, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0414 287 174 Mission; To advocate for the rights of deafblind and empower deaf blind persons and their family members with knowledge and skills for the promotion of good quality life.” Target group : All Disabilities Disability category : All disabilities

Organisation name: National Association of Parents of Deaf Children (NAPADEC) Physical address : Postal address : P.O.Box: 36563 Kampa Email : [email protected] Telephone no. 0414597952 Mission; To mobilize parents, raise awareness and advocate for quality services for deaf children.

Target group : All Disabilities Disability category : All disabilities Level of operation : National Services offered: Mobulisation of parents, Advocacy Other affiliated organisations; UNAD, Sign health, Deaf child

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REGISTERED HOSPITALS IN UGANDA, APRIL 2006 Source: Min. of Health DISTRICT HOSPITAL LEVEL BOX NO. PHONE NO. E-MAIL 1 CENTRAL REGION (MULAGO HOSPITAL) KAMPALA BUTABIKA NATIONAL 7017, KAMPALA 041-505973/221377 [email protected] KAMPALA HOSPICE PALLIATIVE 7757, KAMPALA 041-266867 [email protected] KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL GENERAL 8177, KAMPALA 041-430531 [email protected], [email protected] KAMPALA MBUYA MILITARY MILITARY KAMPALA MENGO GENERAL 7161, KAMPALA 041-270222/3 KAMPALA MULAGO NATIONAL 7051, KAMPALA 041-554008/533560 [email protected] KAMPALA NSAMBYA GENERAL 7146, KAMAPALA 041-267012/3 [email protected] [email protected] nsambyahosp@africaonline.

co.ug KAMPALA RUBAGA GENERAL 14310, KAMPALA 041-270203/4 [email protected] MUKONO NAGALAMA GENERAL 22004, NAGALAMA [email protected] WAKISO ENTEBBE GENERAL 29, KAMPALA 041-320058/320160 [email protected] WAKISO MILDMAY NFB [email protected] 2 WESTERN REGION (MBARARA HOSPITAL)

DISTRICT HOSPITAL LEVEL BOX PHONE E-MAIL ISHAKA BUSHENYI GENERAL 111, BUSHENYI 0485-42016 [email protected] ADVENTIST IBANDA IBANDA GENERAL 103, IBANDA 0485-26164 [email protected] [email protected] MBARARA MBARARA NATIONAL 140, MBARARA 0485-21806/20007 MBARARA RUHARO GENERAL

3 MIDSOUTHERN REGION (MASAKA HOSPITAL

DISTRICT HOSPITAL LEVEL BOX PHONE E-MAIL MASAKA KITOVU GENERAL 524, MASAKA 0481-20097 [email protected] MASAKA MASAKA REGIONAL 18, MASAKA 0481-20018 MITYANA MITYANA GENERAL 52, MITYANA 0464-2279/48206

4 SOUTHWESTERN REGION (KABALE HOSPITAL) DISTRICT HOSPITAL LEVEL BOX PHONE E-MAIL KABALE KABALE REGIONAL 7, KABALE 0486-220006 [email protected] KABALE RUGARAMA GENERAL KISORO KISORO GENERAL 50, KISORO [email protected] RUKUNGIRI KISIIZI GENERAL 109, KABALE 00 871 761 587 164

5 RWENZORI REGION (FORT PORTAL HOSPITAL)

DISTRICT HOSPITAL LEVEL BOX PHONE E-MAIL KABAROLE FORT PORTAL REGIONAL 10, FORT PORTAL 0483-22651/22104 [email protected] KABAROLE KABAROLE GENERAL 49, KABAROLE KABAROLE VIRIKA GENERAL 233, KABAROLE 0483-22481 [email protected] KASESE BWERA GENERAL 523, BWERA RADIO CALL KASESE KAGANDO GENERAL PRIVATE BAG, KSS [email protected] KASESE KILEMBE GENERAL 8, KASESE 0483-44501/3 Ext 12 [email protected]

6 MIDWESTERN REGION (HOIMA HOSPITAL)

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REGISTERED HOSPITALS IN UGANDA, APRIL 2006 Source: Min. of Health DISTRICT HOSPITAL LEVEL BOX NO. PHONE NO. E-MAIL

DISTRICT HOSPITAL LEVEL BOX PHONE E-MAIL HOIMA HOIMA REGIONAL 5, HOIMA 0465-40122/40412 [email protected] 0465-40005 [email protected] MASINDI KIRYADONGO GENERAL 128, KIGUMBA MASINDI MASINDI GENERAL 29, MASINDI

7 NORTHWESTERN REGION (ARUA HOSPITAL)

DISTRICT HOSPITAL LEVEL BOX PHONE E-MAIL [email protected] , ADJUMANI ADJUMANI GENERAL 20, ADJUMANI 0772-469323 [email protected], [email protected] ARUA ARUA REGIONAL 3, ARUA 0476-20018/20246 [email protected] ARUA KULUVA GENERAL 28, ARUA 047-621103 [email protected] [email protected] ARUA MARACHA GENERAL 59, ARUA 0782-392900 [email protected] [email protected] ARUA ORIAJINI GENERAL 572, ARUA MOYO MOYO GENERAL 1, M0YO RADIO CALL [email protected] 0782-317935 [email protected]

8 NORTHERN REGION (GULU HOSPITAL)

DISTRICT HOSPITAL LEVEL BOX PHONE E-MAIL GULU GULU REGIONAL 160, GULU 0471-32061/35617 [email protected] GULU GULU GENERAL 23,GULU 0471-32279 [email protected] INDEPENDENT GULU LACOR GENERAL 200, GULU 0471-32310 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ST JOSEPH’S, KITGUM GENERAL 31, KITGUM 077-373873 [email protected] KITGUM KITGUM KITGUM GENERAL 15, KITGUM PADER KALONGO GENERAL 47, KALONGO RADIO CALL [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 9 LANGO SUB-REGION (LIRA HOSPITAL)

DISTRICT HOSPITAL LEVEL BOX PHONE E-MAIL APAC ABER GENERAL 310, LIRA RADIO CALL [email protected] LIRA LIRA REGIONAL 2, LIRA 0473-20023/20139 [email protected] [email protected] 10 NORTHEASTERN REGION (SOROTI HOSPITAL) DISTRICT HOSPITAL LEVEL BOX PHONE E-MAIL KABERAMAIDO LWALA GENERAL [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] KUMI NGORA GENERAL 5, NGORA 045-71006 [email protected] MOROTO MATANY GENERAL 3872, KAMPALA [email protected] MOROTO MOROTO GENERAL 4, MOROTO RADIO CALL NAKAPIRIPIIT AMUDAT GENERAL 44, MOROTO RADIO CALL SOROTI SOROTI REGIONAL 289, SOROTI 045-61382/61302 [email protected]

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REGISTERED HOSPITALS IN UGANDA, APRIL 2006 Source: Min. of Health DISTRICT HOSPITAL LEVEL BOX NO. PHONE NO. E-MAIL 11 EASTERN REGION (MBALE HOSPITAL) DISTRICT HOSPITAL LEVEL BOX PHONE E-MAIL MBALE MBALE REGIONAL 921, MBALE 045-33193/36760 [email protected] 045-36761/36762 CURE MBALE CHILDREN’S TORORO TORORO GENERAL 2, TORORO 045-45068/45064 12 BUSOGA REGION (JINJA HOSPITAL) DISTRICT HOSPITAL LEVEL BOX PHONE E-MAIL JINJA JINJA REGIONAL 43, JINJA 043-122000-5/120622 [email protected] MAYUGE BULUBA GENERAL 151, IGANGA

Organisation name: Mulago Hospital Hypertension Clinic Physical address : 5th Floor, New Mulago Hospital Postal address : 7051, Kampala Target group : Persons From 13 Years And Above Disability category : Hard of hearing, Low vision, Mobility /physical. Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : All Districts of Uganda Services offered: Hypertension care and treatment, Renal and chest problems, Diabetics care and treatment, Cardio and heamatological treatment, Arthiritis care and treatment Gastro- Intestinal /liver care

Organisation name: Mulago Hospital: Club Foot Clinic; Department Of Orthopaedics- Physical address : New Mulago Hospital, Round Table Building; Seminar Room, Opposite The Library. Postal address : 7051, Kampala Mission : To eradicate neglected clubfeet in Uganda Target group : Children below 3 months Disability category : Mobility /physical Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : All districts of Uganda Services offered: Teaching medical students, paramedics and nurses treatment of the children. Research/data collection. Support supervision to the other clubfoot clinics in Uganda, such as regional referral hospitals, district hospitals and NGOs. Other affiliated organisations : Uganda Sustainable Clubfoot Care Project – USCCP. Children Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Unit – CORU.

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Makerere University Kampala. University Of British Columbia. Rotary Ministry Of Health.

Organisation name: Mulago Hospital Physiotherapy Department Physical address : 3rd Floor New Mulago Postal address : 7051, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0414554001/8 Mission : Aspire to continuously provide a highly and specialised tertiary physiotherapy service in Uganda Target group : All age and gender categories Disability category : Mobility /physical Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Kampala District, All regional referral and District hospitals. Services offered: Cerebral palsy clinic (-Monday, Tuesday, Thursday), Amputee clinic – (Friday), General physical rehabilitation clinics, Clinical rehabilitation services to inpatients.

Organisation name: Mulago Hospital; Ophthalmology Department Physical address : Mulago Hospital, 5th Floor, New Mulago Postal address : 7051, Kampala Mission : Prevention of avoidable blindness Target group : All persons with eye care needs Disability category : Blind, Low vision, Eye conditions or diseases Level of operation : National, International, Areas/districts of operation : All Districts of Uganda Services offered: Screening, Diagnostic treatment and Rehabilitation (surgical, medical) referral to appropriate sites, Counselling, Outreach services, Investigative outreach services. Other affiliated organisations : All hospitals in Uganda, Eye centres like Ruharo, Tororo, Mengo Hospital, Sight savers International lion’s club

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understand language) Level of operation : National If others, please specify East African countries Services offered: Assessment, diagnosis and intervention for people with communication disability, Training for families and people working with persons with communication disability.

Organisation name: Mulago Hospital; Department of Orthopaedics Physical address : Old Mulago Hill Round Table Building Postal address : 7072, Kampala Uganda Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772443473 Mission : To create a center of excellence in management of musculoskeletal disorders in the east African great lakes region Target group : All Disability category : Mobility /physical Level of operation : National If others, please specify : Countries in the great lakes region Areas/districts of operation : All countries in the great lakes region Services offered: Curative, educative and rehabilitative services -Mondays to Fridays preventive services Other affiliated organisations Makerere University, Health Volunteers, Overseas Ministry of Health

Organisation name: Mulago National Referral Hospital; Occupational Therapy Department Physical address : 1st Floor Room 1.03, New Mulago Postal address : 7051, Kampala Mission : To persistently aspire to be Uganda’s leading provider of highly specialised and holistic rehabilitative healthcare services to patients in order to enhance quality of life Target group : All Disability category : To persistently aspire to be Uganda’s leading provider of highly specialised and holistic rehabilitative healthcare services to patients in order to enhance quality of life Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : All over Uganda Services offered: Out patient services -Monday to Friday mornings in patient services Monday to Friday Community based services, Home based therapy.

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Other affiliated organisations : District and Regional Referral Hospitals In Uganda Faith- based And Private Hospitals In Kampala

Organisation name: Mulago Paramedical Schools: School Of Orthopaedic Medicine Physical address : Paramedical School; Upper Mulago Hospital Postal address : 34025, Kampala Telephone no. : 0772467529 Mission : To prevent and treat physical muscular skeletal disabilities Target group : “A” Level Graduates Disability category : Mobility /physical Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : All Districts of Uganda Services offered: Training, Out reaches and quality assurance Other affiliated organisations : None

Organisation name: Mulago Paediatric Neuro Clinic Physical address : Old Mulago, Former Ward 15, Pidc Clinic Postal address : Dept Of Paediatrics And Child Health, P.O. Box 7072, Kampala. Telephone no. : 0414531875 Mission : Care for the neurologically challenged children of Uganda. Target group : Children from birth to 15 years. Disability category : Deaf, Epilepsy, Hard of hearing, Learning disability, Blind, Deaf /blind, Low vision, Mobility /physical, Autism Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Specifically Mulago National Referral Hospital Services offered: Assessment of children with neurological conditions referral to appropriate health providers treatment in terms of medication or rehabilitative therapy Other affiliated organisations : All Regional, District and Health Centres.

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ethical therapists that can respond appropriately to the health needs of the individuals and society and contribute to the development of self and the profession. Target group : Prospective students, 18+ years Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : All Districts of Uganda Services offered: Train occupational therapists and other medical rehabilitation personnel in Uganda. Other affiliated organisations : Ministries of Health, Education and Sports all Government National, Regional and District Referral Hospitals Private Health Facilities

Organisation name: Mulago Paramedical Schools: School Of Physiotherapy Physical address : Old Mulago Postal address : 34025, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0414541180 Mission : To produce well trained and competent paramedical cadres to provide quality health service in Uganda Target group : “A” level leavers Disability category : Mobility /physical, Epilepsy If others, please specify Medical Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Referral and district hospitals Services offered: Training supervising students Other affiliated organisations : All Regional Physiotherapy Centres I.e. Gulu, Mbale, Mbarara, Arua Hospitals

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Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : All Districts in Uganda Services offered: Economic empowerment of PWDs, Disability and Human Rights, Disability and HIV/AIDS, Networking and co- ordination. Other affiliated organisations : 56 Old Districts and their disability organisations.

Organisation name: Mulago Paramedical Schools; Orthopaedic Technology Training School Physical address : Upper Mulago Hospital Postal address : 34025, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 414541180 Mission : To train Orthopaedic Technological personnel who can work in a community based environment to meet the ideal health physical rehabilitation service delivery ratio of 1:500 between the personnel and the physically disabled people. Target group : Fresh “O” and “A” level leavers, male and female Disability category : Mobility /physical Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : All Districts of Uganda Services offered: Training of Orthopaedic Technologists 3 year, Supervisory visits of practical training 9yr 1 and 2) Other affiliated organisations : Regional orthopaedic rehabilitation centres i.e Gulu, Buhinga, Mbale, Arua, Mbarara and Buluba

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Areas/districts of operation : Operates in 27 districts spread in the four regions of Uganda. Services offered: Advocacy and lobbying, Capacity building, Information collection and dissemination, Institutional development. Other affiliated organisations : Tororo, Sironko, Busia, Jinja, Kamuli, Soroti, Kumi and Bugiri , Gulu, Apac, Lira, Arua, Moyo, Masindi, Kabale, Kisoro, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Rukungiri, Bushenyi Mubende, Rakai, Luwero, Masaka, Wakiso, Kayunga, Mpigi

Organisation name: National Association of Deaf Women Uganda -NADEWU Postal address : C/O 7339, KAMPALA Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772666065 Mission : Deaf women living productive and dignified lives Target group : Deaf women and girls Disability category : Deaf, Hard of hearing Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Kampala Services offered: Lobbying and Advocacy, Health Training on HIV/AIDS, Reproductive Health, Income Generating Associations, Counselling Services, Promoting Education Of Deaf Women and Girls. Other affiliated organisations : National Union of Women with Disabilities of Uganda, National Association of the Deaf, United Young Deaf Women Group.

Organisation name: National Association of the Deaf Blind in Uganda - NADBU Physical address : Plot 56, Kanjokya Street, Kamwokya Postal address : 16111 Wandegeya, Kampala. Email : [email protected] Website : www.deafblinduganda.org.ug Telephone no. : 256 0312 276 646, 0772 856 605 Mission : To improve the quality of life of persons with deafblindness in Uganda through equalisation of rights and opportunities in all life spheres. Target group : Persons with deaf-blind people (18 and above years). Disability category : Deaf /blind Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Amuru Arua, Bundibugyo, Gulu, Kampala, Lira, Luwero,

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Masaka, Masindi, Mukono and Tororo, Services offered: Deafblind education, Deafblind health, Deafblind advocacy campaign, Deafblind office support, Deafblind services. Other affiliated organisations : The 7 District associations of the Deafblind. (Gulu United Deafblind Association; Lira District Association of the Deafblind; Arua district Association of the deafblind, Masind District association of the Deafblind) National disability organisations

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DISTRICT BRANCHES OF THE NATIONAL UNION OF DISABLED PERSONS OF UGANDA (NUDIPU)

DISTRICT ASSOCIATION CHAIR PERSON ADDRESS PHONE

Adjumani Disabled P. O. Box 2 Adjumani Idda Calvin 0772 672 891 Persons’ Union Adjumani Apac District Union of P. O. Box 81 Apac Odot Margaret Persons with Disabilities Apac Arua District Union of P. O. Box 697 Arua Kayo Andrew Persons with Disabilities Arua Bugiri District Union of P. O. Box 369 Bugiri Kalinaki James 0772 562 695 Persons with Disabilities Bugiri Bundibujo District Bakecura Bundibugyo Union of Persons with P. O. Box 1158 0782 688 635 cornelius Disabilities Bushenyi Disabled P. O. Box 63 Bushenyi Francis Baingana 0772 354 244 Persons’ Association Busheni Busia District Union of P. O. Box 124 C/o Wandera Busia Wanjama Joseph Persons with Disabilities Busia 0772 362 615 Gulu Disabled Persons’ P. O. Box 30 Gulu Otto Francis 0772 552 213 Union Loro Hoima District Union of P. O. Box 176 Hoima Kasangaki Simon 0782 963 021 Persons with Disabilities Hoima Iganga District Union of P. O. Box 571 Iganga Kawala Zainabu M 0772 498 906 Persons with Disabilities Iganga Jinja District Union of P. O. Box 379 Jinja Munyegera Vicent 0752 637 901 Persons with Disabilities Jinja Kabale Association of P. O. Box 774 kabaleassociationofpwds Kabale Swale Mawa Persons with Disabilities Kabale @yahoo.com Kabalore Disabled P. O. Box 367 Kabarole Bagonzaloho John People’s Union Fort Portal Kaberamaido District P. O. Box 106 0774 181 084 / 0712 397 Kaberamaido Union of Persons with Edongu Charles Kaberamaido 081/ 0752 275 175 Disabilities Kalangala District P. O. Box 2 Kalangala Union of Persons with Nsamba Charles Kalangala Disabilities P. O. Box Kampala District Union of Kampala Afuwa Nalubega 33687 773 569 577 Persons with Disabilities Kamapala Kamuli District Disabled P. O. Box 287 Kamuli Fred Mutagoba 0752 637 877 Persons’ Union Kamuli

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DISTRICT ASSOCIATION CHAIR PERSON ADDRESS PHONE

Kamwenge District P. O. Box 1411 Kamwenge Union of Persons with Nyazoire David Kamwenge Disabilities Kanungu Union of P. O. Box 1 0782 956 449 / Kanungu Kalema Richard Persons with Disabilities Kanungu 0752 306 540 Kapchorwa District P. O. Box 14 Kapchorwa Sabila Musitafa Disabled Union Kapchorwa Kasese District Union of P. O. Box 114 7772 359 964 / Kasese Mugeny Joshua Persons with Disabilities Kasese [email protected] Katakwi District Union of P. O. Box 1 Katakwi Okiror Silver Persons with Disabilities Katakwi P. O. Box Kayunga District Disability Mwanje Kayunga 18142 0772 683 488 Union Emmanuel Kayunga Kibaale District Union of Ssali Sebastiano P. O. Box 2 Kibaale Persons with Disabilities Sekitoleko Kibaale Kiboga Disabled Persons’ P. O. Box 135 Kiboga Mwanga Samuel Union Kiboga

0772 348 458 / Kisoro Cooperative Nizeyimana P. O. Box 140 Kisoro 0782 963 008 Society of PWDs Pamela Kisoro [email protected]

Kaitgum District Disabled P. O. Box 177 Kitgum Lajul Okech John 0772 977 610 Union Kitgum Kotido District Disabled P. O. Box 14 Kotido Lochen Peter 0772 903 159 Persons’ Union Kotido Kumi District Union of Okedi Elungat P. O. Box 176 Kumi C/o 0772 345 549 Persons with Disabilities Melch Kumi Kyenjojo District Disabled P. O. Box 1046 Kyenjojo Nyandera John 0772 628 988 People’s Union Kyenjojo Lira District Union of P. O. Box 159 Lira Okello Augustine [email protected] Persons with Disabilities Lira Luwero District Union of P. O. Box 78 Luwero Nanteza Annet Persons with Disabilities Luwero Masaka District Union of Senyonga Mary P. O. Box 1232 0772 601 138 Masaka Persons with Disabilities Gyavira Nalubega Masaka 0772 667 673 Masindi District Union of Kaseregenyi M. P. O. Box 67 Masindi 0772 418 705 Persons with Disabilities Wilson Masindi Mayuge District Union of P. O. Box 1317 Mayuge Magumba Juma Persons with Disabilities Mayuge

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DISTRICT ASSOCIATION CHAIR PERSON ADDRESS PHONE Maluku Dist. Mbale District Union of Educ.Off. Mbale Mugamba Ali Persons with Disabilities P. O. Box 701 Mbale Mbarara District Union of P. O. Box 1 Mbarara Besiga John 0772 666 649 Persons with Disabilities Mbarara Moroto District Union of P. O. Box 4 Moroto Iriama Cissy 0772 475 186 Persons with Disabilities Moroto Moyo District Union of P. O. Box 48 Moyo Adrali Olego 0772 889 253 Persons with Disabilities Moyo 0782 570 133 / 0772 445 Mpigi District Union of Mayanja Kasule P. O. Box 272 Mpigi 584Ch. Person /0772 506 Persons with Disabilities John Mpigi 138 DW Mubende District Union of P. O. Box 44 Mubende Yiga George 0772 320 153 Persons with Disabilities Mubende Mukono District Union of Nankabirwa P. O. Box 513 Mukono 0772 660 778 Persons with Disabilities Harriet Mukono Nakasongola District P. O. Box 1 Nakasongola Union of Persons with Kawanda Nelson 0782 871 949 Nakasongola Disabilities Nakapiripirit District Nakapiripirit Union of Persons with Sagal William C/o CAO 0782 911 945 Disabilities Nebbi District Union of P. O. Box 10 Nebbi Onono Celcius Persons with Disabilities Nebbi Ntungamo District Tushangamujuni P. O. Box 5 Ntungamo Union of Persons with 0772 698 914 Joash Ntungamo Disabilities Pader District Union of Pader Lotada Peter C/o CAO Persons with Disabilities Pallisa District Union of Abdala Nasser P. O. Box 76 Pallisa 0772 463 812 Persons with Disabilities Mackas Pallisa Rakai District Union of Likyamuzi John P. O. Box 85 Rakai 0772 845 954 Persons with Disabilities Bosco Kyotera RukungiriDistrict Union of P. O. Box 199 0772 834 6-- / 0782 Rukungiri Canon Masiko Persons with Disabilities Rukungiri 962 6-- Sembabule District Nammazzi P. O. Box 4020 Sembabule Union of Persons with 0752 890 001 Anthony Sembabule Disabilities Sironko District Union of P. O. Box 167 Sironko Nedala Peter Persons with Disabilities Sironko Soroti District Disabled P. O. Box 885 Soroti Ongwara Micheal 0772 426 103 Persons’ Union Soroti

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Tororo District Union of P. O. Box 827 Tororo Aluka Akisoferi 0702 946 672 Persons with Disabilities Tororo P. O. Box Wakiso District Union of 0772 315 501 / 0772 Wakiso Namusisi Bibiana 26556 Persons with Disabilities 586 602 Kampala Yumbe District Union of P. O. Box 103 Yumbe Onzia Hawa 0772 655 567 Persons with Disabilities Yumbe

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Mission : To improve the awareness of sickle cell disease at all levels of the Ugandan society. Target group : All age and sex categories. Specify category: Sickle cell disease Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Kampala, Hoima, Masindi, Iganga, Jinja, Bugiri, Mbale Etc Services offered: Education and Counselling in Sickle Cell Disease. Improve the available services by collaborating with existing clinics, Act as resource for people requiring information about the disease, Host Family meetings among membership Other affiliated organisations : Sickle Cell Association Uganda; Mbale, Bundibugyo, Hoima, Masindi, Iganga, Jinja, Bugiri Committees that report to SAU

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in Uganda. Disability category : Deaf and Deafblind Level of operation : National Services offered: Advocacy, Partnership development. Other affiliated organisations : Signhealth UK, All DPOs, Groups of parents of Deaf and Deafblind children, youth, CSOs, Government and other Development partners.

Organisation name: Uganda National Action On Physical Disability -UNAPD Physical address Plot 459, Namasole Road, Kikuubo Zone, Kanyanya, Gayaza Road. Postal address : 959, Kampala Email : [email protected] Website : www.unapd.ug Telephone no. : 0414567541, 0414566056 Mission : To remove barriers in society that prevent people with physical disabilities from enjoying their rights as any other citizen Target group : All persons with physical disabilities Disability category : Mobility /physical Level of operation : National, District, Sub-county Services offered: Advocacy and lobbying services for people with physical disabilities, Fundraising for district and sub-county UNAPD

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associations, Capacity building among UNAPD members, Networking with service providers and stakeholders. Other affiliated organisations : UNAPD District and Sub-county Associations, National DPOs

Organisation name: Uganda National Association of the Deaf -UNAD Physical address Plot 118, Kamwokya-Bukoto Street Postal address : 7339, Kampala Email : [email protected] Website : www.unadug@net Telephone no. : 0414532875 Mission : Building capacity, promoting sign language and advocating for the rights of deaf people. Target group : Deaf people of all ages and gender Disability category : Deaf, Deaf /blind, Hard of hearing

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Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : 52 districts of Uganda Services offered: Sign language research and training, Advocacy and lobbying to influence policies, Networking with NGOs and government, Support to income generating activities, Capacity building for the association, Gender awareness and mainstreaming HIV/AIDS awareness, Information and training. Other affiliated organisations : 52 Districts affiliated to UNAD.

Organisation name: Uganda Parents With DeafBlind Children Association Physical address : Plot 99, Nakawa-Ntinda Road Postal address : 72611, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0414287174 Mission : To advocate for the rights of deafblind children and empower deafblind and their family members with knowledge and skills for promotion of good quality life. Target group : Parents with Deafblind Children Disability category : Deaf /blind Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Kampala, Luwero, Masaka,Kumi, Tororo, Iganga, Koboko, Mbarara, Wakiso, Kiboga, Mukono, Jinja, Busia, Nakasongola And Ntungamo. Services offered: Advocacy, Lobbying for deafblind persons, Capacity building among the deafblind and their families, Provision of

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community rehabilitation services for the deafblind, Creation of public awareness Other affiliated organisations : All District Branches

KAMULI

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Other affiliated organisations : Uganda National Association of the Deaf Kamuli, District Union of Persons with Disabilities Kamuli, District Association of Womem with Disabilities.

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environment management Other affiliated organisations : Kamuli District Associations of the Deaf, Blind, Physically Disabled and Women With Disabilities

KAMWENGE

Organisation name: Kamwenge District Union of the Disabled - KADUDI Physical address : Kamwenge Town, Fort Portal Road Postal address : 1411, Kamwenge Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0774820320 Target group : All Persons with Disabilities Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Kamwenge District Services offered: Mobilisation of PWDs to unite and form groups, Training PWDs to manage their groups, Capacity building, Lobbying and advocacy, Provision of mobility devices/appliances Organisation name: Uganda Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities- Kamwenge Physical address : Nyabbani-Kamwenge

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Postal address : 1447, Kamwenge Telephone no. : 0772963499 Mission : To improve the life and standard of living of persons with learning disabilities and their families in Uganda Target group : All persons with learning disabilities and their caretakers Disability category : Learning disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : 12 Sub-counties of Kamwenge District Services offered: Advocacy and lobbying, Psychosocial support and counselling, Stimulation and care, HIV/AIDS management, Governance, Budgeting and planning, Skills development Other affiliated organisations : Uganda Change Agents Association- Kamwenge Branch, Kamwenge District People with Disabilities -KADIPU

KANUNGU

Organisation name: Kanungu District Union of Persons with Disabilities Physical address : Kanungu Town Council Postal address : 1, Kanungu Email : [email protected] Mission : Empowerment of PWDs Target group : 2-12 year olds with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories, Cerebral Palsy and Hydrocephalus Level of operation : Community Areas/districts of operation : PWDs Associations At Sub County Level Services offered: Mobilisation for development trainings on how to start IGAs, Advocacy for PWDs’ rights, Linking PWDs with other service providers for rehabilitation.

KASESE

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equalisation of opportunities in Kasese District Target group : All ages, gender Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation District Areas/districts of operation : 19 Sub-counties and 3 urban councils Services offered: Research, Documentation, Data and statistics management, Capacity building, Formal education Economic empowerment, Vocational skills empowerment, HIV/AIDS awareness and mitigation information, Documentation and dissemination. Other affiliated organisations : Kasese Branches Of UNAD And UNAB Kasese Youth With Disabilities Association Rwenzori Association Of Parents Of Children With Disabilities Kasese Physically Disabled Association Kasese District Women With Disabilities Community Based Rehabilitation Workers Association 19 Sub-counties And 3 Urban Councils

KAABONG

Organisation name: St. Monica Women’s Group Physical address : Kaabong Catholic Mission Postal address : ... Kotido Email : [email protected], [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772953670, 0772689015 Mission : Enable rural and urban women in kaabong to improve their household income through active participation in income generating activities. Target group : All age groups, both sexes Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Community Areas/districts of operation : Community groups within kaabong District Services offered: Mobilising and sensitising community members about CWDs and gun shot victims of cattle rustlers. Send children in need of rehabilitation to Butiru rehabilitation home in manafwa and the district hospital. Other affiliated organisations : Community Development Officer, Kaabong District, Kotido Diocese, Kaabong District Hospital, Butiri Cheshire Home- Manafwa District, Lilian Foundation, Kaabong Catholic Mission.

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KUMI

Organisation name: Kumi District Union of PWDs -KUDUP Physical address : Kumi District Headquarters, Ears Building Postal address : 176, Kumi Email : [email protected], [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772345549 Mission : To promote and improve quality of life of PWDs and increase the access to socio-economic resources. Target group: Adults and children Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : 11 sub-counties of Kumi District Services offered: Advocacy and lobbying for the rights of PWDs, Capacity and skills building, Economic empowerment, Institutional capacity building. Other affiliated organisations : Kumi District associations of the deaf, Blind and disabled women epilepsy support association, Kumi branch

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MASAKA Organisation name: Aunt Louise school for children with disabilities Physical address : Ssenyange LC 1A , Nyendo. Postal address : 392 Masaka Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0774 182 187 / 0773 787 853 Mission : To educate children with learning difficulties and empower them. Target group : Children with disabilities and other vulnerable children; 5-18 years, both male and female. Disability category : Learning Disability, Epilepsy, Mobility/Physical Disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Masaka District Services offered: Training activities of daily living and self help skills. Academic training, games and sports (special Olympics and sports. Providing information and Counselling services to parents. Other affiliated organisations : Budaka, Butiru Cheshire Home, Kumi Hospital, Katalemwa and Nkokonjeru Cheshire homes.

Organisation name: Good Samaritan School for the Deaf Physical address : Kitengeesa, Buwunga Sub county. Postal address : 149 Masaka Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772 581 730, 0782 874487, 0782 619 969 Mission : To offer primary education to deaf children. Target group : Deaf 6-25 years of age. Disability category : Deaf. Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Masaka District Services offered: Primary Education and Vocational training.

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Target group : All children and youth. Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Sub county Areas/districts of operation : Kkingo Subcounty Services offered: Social and medical services. Education of children in Primary, Secondary and vocational training. Other affiliated organisations : USDC

Organisation name: Kyazanga Parents of Disabled Children Association Physical address : Kyazanga, Bukyananganda zone, Central Parish Postal address : 614 Masaka Telephone no. : 0702 193 286, 0759 943 857, 0392 943 857 Email : Mission : To empower children with disabilities and their families. Target group : All children and youth with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories. Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Kyazanga Subcounty Services offered: Social and medical services. Education of children in Primary, Secondary and vocational training. Other affiliated organisations : USDC, UPACLED, Sense Interanatonal.

Organisation name: Masaka disabled Persons Association (MADIPA) Physical address : Plot 3 Butega lane, Musisi Garden Industrial Area. Postal address : 488 Masaka

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Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0712 181353 0757 181353 Mission : To mobilise resources required for self empowerment of youth with disabilities Target group : Disabled youth. Disability category : All disability category Level of operation : Regional Areas/districts of operation : Masaka, Sembabule, Rakai, Kalungu Lwengo Districts Services offered: Setting up workshops to employ PWDs in leather and metal works; Training in business skills and HIV/AIDS awareness. Other affiliated organisations : Communities and PWD associations in Masaka Town, Malongo, Rakai, Bukomansimbi, Lukaya etc.

Organisation name: Masaka District Parents Support Association for children with disabilities Physical address : Masaka Hospital USDC Office –Physio Department. Postal address : 614 Masaka Telephone no. : 0702 489 834 Mission : To empower children with disabilities and their families. Target group : All children and youth. Disability category : All categories of disabilities Level of operation : Subcounty Areas/districts of operation : Masaka District Services offered: Social and medical services. Education of children in Primary, Secondaryand vocational training. Other affiliated organisations : USDC, UPClade, Sense Interanatonal.

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Organisation name: Masaka Vocational Rehabilitation Centre Physical address : Kijjabwemi, Mbarara Road . Postal address : 1738, Masaka Email : [email protected], www.mvrc-msk.org Telephone no. : 0785 27 038, 0782 350 254 Mission : Bringing Ability from Disability. Target group : 15-25 years both male and female. Disability category : Deaf, hard of hearing, Learning Disability, epilepsy, low vision Mobility/physical a Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Masaka, Kalungu Services offered: Vocational training in carpentry, knitting, screen printing, leather works and Computer. Other affiliated organisations : Nil

MASINDI

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with intellectual disabilities in Masindi, and Uganda at large Target group : Children and parents/caregivers of children with learning disabilities. Disability category : Mental illness, Learning disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Masindi District and its Sub-counties Services offered: Capacity building, Sensitisation via radio programmes, Home visits and assessments. Other affiliated organisations : None

MBALE

Organisation name: Education Assessment and Resources Services- Mbale Physical address : Special Needs; Mbale District Local Government Postal address : 701, Mbale Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0779666874 Mission : Empowering The Disabled Child To Work On His/her Own Target group : All CWDs Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Mt. Elgon Zone

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Services offered: All Special Needs Related Programs; Including Lobbying And Advocacy Other affiliated organisations : -

MBARARA

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Demonstration school with mentally retarded children. Rutsya Primary School; Isingiro District, St. Peters Secondary School Katukuru

Organisation name: Kambara Kyenjojo-Mbarara Association of the Deaf Physical address Mbarara Postal address : 262, Mbarara Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 078512076 Mission : To promote access to education, health service, advocate for non discriminative policies in building capacities of associations Target group): Deaf persons Disability category : Deaf Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Isingiro and Mbarara Districts, Seven Sub-Counties Services offered: Construction of deaf dormitory project, Distribution of sign language materials, Training sign language to deaf units/ schools, parents of the deaf, interested parties and health providers, Sensitising the community i.e. awareness raising in the community towards deaf education and health rights including human rights. Other affiliated organisations : Millennium Village Project Heifer Project District Education Department

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Organisation name: Ruharo Eye Centre-Mbarara Physical address : Cathedral Road, Mbarara Municipality Postal address : 14, Mbarara Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0485444179 Mission : To provide accessible eye care services and train workers as part of Christian healing ministry Target group : All Disability category : Blind, Low vision, Eye Care. Level of operation : Others Areas/districts of operation : Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Congo Services offered: Eye care training - OA, OTN, Post graduate with Mbarara University, Low vision services, Optical services. Other affiliated organisations : Rugarama Eye Centre, Kagando Hospitals Kamwenge, Sembabule and Lyantonde HCs IV, Kanungu-Kambuga Hospital, Kisoro-Mutorere Hospital, Kisiizi Hospital, Mbarara University of Science and Technology for training and Cross Referrals.

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Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Western Region Services offered: Rehabilitation services, Education, Psychosocial counselling Other affiliated organisations : Katalemwa Chesire Home, Tukore Invalids, Health child Uganda, , Cure Hospital Mbale Liliane Foundation.

Organisation name: Tukore Invalids Primary School Physical address : Karama Cell, Rwakishakizi Parish; Nyakajojo Sub-County Postal address : 1246, Mbarara Telephone no. : 0772369843

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Mission : To promote inclusive education so as to produce self-reliant citizens Target group: Inclusive education for primary school Disability category : Mobility /physical, Epilepsy, Hard of hearing, Learning disability, Low vision Level of operation : South-western Region Services offered: General primary school education, Poultry keeping, Handicrafts, Tailoring, Gardening and training child-child groups for self support in activities of daily living.

MPIGI

Organisation name: Mpigi Deaf Association -MDA Physical address : Mpigi District Headquarters- Office Of Pwds Postal address : 272, Mpigi Telephone no. : 0772537759 Target group: All deaf persons Disability category : Deaf Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Mpigi District Services offered: Sign language training, Education for deaf children, Lobbying and advocacy Other affiliated organisations : Mpigi AIDS Network, NGO Forum Mpigi, Mpigi Disabled Persons Union

Organisation name: Mpigi District Association of the Blind - MPIDAB Physical address : Mpigi District Headquarters- Office of PWDs Postal address : 41, Mpigi Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0773054008 Target group : All the blind persons of mpigi Disability category : Blind, Deaf /blind Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation Mpigi District Services offered: Education for blind children, Lobbying and advocacy, Income generating activities. Other affiliated organisations : NGO Forum Mpigi, Mpigi Network of AIDS, Mpigi Women with Disabilities.

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Organisation name: Mpigi District Union Of PWDs - MDDU Physical address : Mpigi District Administration ; Disability Resource Centre Postal address : 272, Mpigi Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0782570133 Mission : To co-ordinate and facilitate development programmes for equalisation of PWDs in society Target group : All Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Mpigi District Services offered: HIV/AIDS support programmes, Advocacy and lobbying for PWDs, Capacity building, Income generating activities, Conflict resolution and management. Other affiliated organisations : UPACLED, Mpigi District AIDS Network, Mpigi Associations of the Deaf, Blind and Women With Disabilities, NGO Forum Mpigi

Organisation name: Mpigi District Women With Disabilities Association - MPWDA Physical address : Office of PWDs or Resource Center-Mpigi Postal address : 272, Mpigi Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772445584 Mission : To co-ordinate activities of Women With Disabilities in the district for their self reliance. Target group : Girls and women with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Mpigi District Services offered: Education of girls with disabilities, Formation of WWDs groups, Lobbying and advocacy for WWDs HIV/AIDS/STIs sensitisation. Other affiliated organisations : Mpigi AIDS Network, The Associations of the Deaf and Blind in Mpigi, NGO Forum-Mpigi Papula Paper at The Equator.

Organisation name: Papula Paper CBO Physical address : Equator Uganda, Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0782506138

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Mission : To co-ordinate activities of PWDs, single mothers and youth in Nkozi sub-county Target group): PWDs, single mothers and youth. Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Sub-county Areas/districts of operation : Nkozi Sub-county Services offered: Paper Marsh project, Crafts making, Trainings, HIV/AIDS sensitisation, collective market for the products. Other affiliated organisations : Tusitukire wamu Disability Development Association, Union of Persons with Disabilities-Mpigi

Organisation name: Uganda Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities- Mpigi Physical address : Kampala-Butambala Road, Mpigi Town Postal address : 123 Mpigi Telephone no. : 0782011969 Mission : To work for the improvement of quality of life of children with intellectual disabilities in Uganda Target group : All caretakers and children with disabilities. Disability category : Learning disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Mpigi District Services offered: HIV/AIDS support programmes, Sensitisation of parents of CWDs, Capacity building, Advocacy and lobbying, Care and stimulation, Training, Income generating activities. Other affiliated organisations : Mpigi District Union of PWDs, AIDS Network Mpigi, World Vision, Kamengo Hunger Project, NGO Forum, Blind- Mpigi

MUBENDE

NAKASONGOLA

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Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Nakasongola Services offered: Capacity Building

NEBBI

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on issues like rights, Roles and responsibilities of PWDs in development, Referrals for surgical services. Other affiliated organisations : CUAMM Doctors With Africa- Nebbi, Community Empowerment for Rural Development- Nebbi, Disability Council, Medical Orthopaedic Department- Nebbi, Local Govt, Uganda Red Cross, FINCA, CARITAS, NGO Forum- Nebbi, Uganda Co-operative Alliance.

PADER

Organisation name: Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief - CPAR Physical address : Pader Town Council Postal address : 92, Pader Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0777010187 Mission : To overcome poverty in Africa Target group : Across the board Disability category : Land mine injuries/victims Level of operation : Aruu county, Pader and Erute county, Lira Areas/districts of operation : All the sub-counties in Aruu County Aromo and Ogur Sub- Conties In Erute County Services offered: Mine risk education, Economic support and psychosocial support to LM survivors and their families Extension of seed capital to survivors, Vocational skills training, Manages a computerised secretarial bureau in Pajule distributed 714 goats to 357 survivors. Other affiliated organisations : World Vision and AVSI

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protection of the vulnerable social protection and lobbying for support. Other affiliated organisations : All developmental partners handling disability related activities and child protection

SOROTI

Organisation name: Soroti United Mental Health Association (SUMHA) Physical address : Kennedy Square Soroti Municipality Postal address : 885, Soroti Telephone no. : ----- Mission : To stimulate people with mental illnesses to talk about their concerns, needs, challenges and rights and together to fight poverty which makes it difficult to access services. Target group : All people with mental illness; men, women and Children of all ages. Disability category : Mental illness Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Soroti District Services offered: Mobilisation and formation of groups to benefit from government programmes and services. Assessment and treatment of mental health problems. Support income

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generating activities (Send a Goat) Other affiliated organisations : Mental health Uganda.

TORORO

Organisation name: Benedictine Eye Hospital Tororo Physical address : Plot 44, Kwapa Road; Nyangole Tororo Munispal Council. Easter Division Postal address : 669, Tororo Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772748272 Mission : Improving the quality of life of PWDs through community participation and result oriented practice Target group): 0-18 years Disability category : Epilepsy, Deaf, Hard of hearing, Learning disability, Blind, Deaf /blind, Low vision, Mobility /physical, Down Syndrome, Cleft Lip/Palate. Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Sub-county level Services offered: Epilepsy outreaches - sensitisation, Counselling and guidance, Home/group based therapy, Referrals, Assistive devices, eye surgeries. Other affiliated organisations : Cure And Kumi Hospitals Katalemwa And Butiru Chesire Home Sense International CORSU

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the rights of children through awareness raising and programme/project interventions on health. Economic empowerment. Education. Other affiliated organisations : Tororo District Department of CBR Mbale. Regional Hospital- Orthopaedic Unit. Community Vision and other Related Health NGOs. Mulago and Kumi Hospitals for Referrals. CBOs in Tororo

Organisation name: TOCINET Physical address : Plot 10, Masaba Road Postal address : 422, Tororo Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0774417986 Mission : To contribute to strengthening of civil society organisations in tororo and butaleja districts capable of participating in social, economic and political transformation for sustainble development Target group: All PWDs Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : All sub-countries in the district Services offered: Human rights and good governance program, Capacity building, Networking and partnership development, Information gathering and dissemination. Other affiliated organisations : All CBOs and NGOs in Tororo and Butaleja Districts

Organisation name: Tororo District Union of Persons with disabilities (TODIPU) Physical address : Tororo District Headquarters Postal address : 827, Tororo Email: [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772946672 Mission : To stimulate people with mental illnesses to talk about their concerns, needs, challenges and rights and together to fight poverty which makes it difficult to access services. Target group : All people with mental illness; men, women and Children of all ages. Disability category : all disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Tororo District

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Services offered: Mobilisation, Advocacy and lobbying for the rights of PWDs, Capacity and skills building, Economic empowerment, Institutional capacity building. Other affiliated organisations :

WAKISO

Organisation name: Komo Centre for Understanding Autism Physical address : Plot 5, George Lwanga Close; Lunnyo, Entebbe Postal address : 422, Entebbe Email : [email protected]

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Website : www.komocentre.tripod.com Telephone no. : 0414372844 Mission : Improve the quality of life of children affected by autism Target group : 1-13 year old boys and girls Disability category : Children with Autism (development disability) Level of operation : Community Areas/districts of operation Entebbe Municipality Services offered: Recreation centre for children with Autism. Counselling and guidance for parents/guardians and siblings. Day-care/ nursery facility for non-autistic children.

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Level of operation : National, District, Sub-county Areas/districts of operation : Kabarole, Kamwenge, Masaka, Pallisa, Kiboga, Tororo, Kyenjojo, Mpigi, Hoima, Mayuge, Luweero, Jinja, Masindi, Kamuli, Mbarara, Wakiso, Mbale, Iganga and Arua.

Organisation name: Ways for Inclusive Development (WIND) Physical address : Plot 7 Bugonga Road, Kakeka Entebbe Postal address : 792, Entebbe Email : [email protected] Website : www.windconsultug.com Telephone no. : 0702111 993, 0752 648 920, 0772 750 008, Mission : To provide professional support to development organisations on sustainable, inclusive, community-based, development. Target group : All ages, and gender Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National and international Areas/districts of operation : All Districts Services offered: Training on disability mainstreaming, research, evaluation, and project management. Other affiliated organisations : Disabled People’s organisations (DPOs), Development organisations, Government ministries,

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Chapter 3

Directory by Disability Type

All Disabilities

ADJUMANI

Organisation name: Adjumani Parent Support Group Physical address : Adjumani Town Council Postal address : 2 Adjumani Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0774369073 Mission : Work towards better living conditions of children with disabilities. Target group : All children and adults with disabilities and their caregivers Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Adjumani District and Sub-counties Services offered: Psychosocial support, Socio-economic support, Formal education promotion, Awareness raising to change negative attitudes. Other affiliated organisations : District Local Government, Uganda Society for Disabled Children, Sub-County PSGS, PWDs at Sub-county Level, Children Right Clubs. APAC Organisation name: Apac Disabled Persons Union - ADIPU Physical address : Plot 49b, Owinyi-Akullu Road, Western Ward, Apac Town Council Postal address : 81, Apac Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0392852935, 0782682373 Mission : Advocating for the equalisation of the rights and opportunities for PWDs and promoting efforts towards improvement of their service delivery.

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Target group: All PWDs, male and female Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Apac Services offered: Lobbying and advocating for equal opportunities and rights of PWDs, Mobilising PWDs to form groups and strengthening them for collective social action, Networking groups of PWDs to local, national and international development partners, Mobilising resources for programme/ activities of PWDs in the district. Other affiliated organisations : National Union of Disabled Persons Of Uganda –Apac, Disabled Women’s Association, USDC, District Disability Council- Apac, The Apac Anti Corruption Coalition, NGO Link Forum- Apac.

BUGIRI

Organisation name: Bugiri District Union Of Persons With Disabilities - BUDUPED Physical address Bugiri District Headquarters Postal address : 369, Bugiri Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0782562695, 0782619128, 0782539229 Mission : To better the quality of PWDs in Bugiri District regardless of sex and age through networking, capacity building and model services provision. Target group: Pre-scholars and school going children Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : 17 sub-counties of Bugiri District Services offered: Sensitisation of the general public on disability issues, Lobbying and advocating for provision of assistive devices and accessibility to public places like schools, Mobilisation of parents and children with disabilities to go to schools, Monitor implementation of on-going activities as per workplans Other affiliated organisations : Bugiri Disabled Women’s Association, Equal Opportunity Forum, 17 Sub-County Associations.

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BUNDIBUGYO

Organisation name: Bundibugyo Disabled Persons Union -BUDIPU Physical address : Ears Centre, Nyahura Road; Opposite Police Station Postal address : 1158, Bundibugyo Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0782688635 Mission : To advocate for the equalisation of the rights and opportunities of PWDs in the district Target group: All persons with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : 15 sub-counties and 2 town councils in the district Services offered: Uniting DPOs/groups advocacy Other affiliated organisations : 17 Sub-County Disabled Persons Associations, Bundibugyo Associations of the Deaf, Blind, Deaf-Blind, Deaf Women, Physical Disabilities and Women with Disabilities.

BUSIA

Organisation name: Busia District Union Of PWDs - Physical address : Busia District Administration Premises Postal address : 124, Busia Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0782661547 Mission : Proper co-ordination, networking and effective service delivery towards PWDs Target group : All PWDs Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : All sub-counties of Busia District Services offered: Capacity building lobbying and advocacy, Resource mobilisation, Networking and co-ordination Other affiliated organisations : Busia District Union of Women with Disabilities, Busia District Associations of the Deaf, Physically Disabled, Parents of Deaf and Blind Children, The 10 Sub-County Unions.

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GULU

Organisation name: Directory of Education Standards, Ministry of education & Sports - Northern Region, Postal address : 1064, Gulu Telephone no: 0774 684 490 Mission : To provide a system of setting defining and reviewing standards and quality of education. Target group: Pre-Primary, Primary and Secondary Schools BTVET Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Arua, arua Municipality, Koboko, Yumbe, Adjumani, Moyo, Maracha, Kitgum, Gulu, Pader, Lamwo, Lira, Lira Municipality, Apac, Oyam, Amuru, Abim, Kaabong, Kotido, Atuke, Agog, dokolo, Amolata Services offered: Provision of Quality Education. Other affiliated organisations : All district education offices and NUDIPU District Branches

Organisation name: National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) - Physical address : Plot 5 Ogwal Abwong Rd. Pece division, Opposite IGG’s Office

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Postal address : 8367 Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0471433039 Mission : To equalise opportunities for PWDs Target group : All PWDs –males and females with disabilities: -children, youth, elderly. Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Regional Areas/districts of operation : 7 subcounties in each district of Gulu, Amuru, Kitgum and Pader, making 28 Sub counties. Services offered: Livelihood support covering support for income generation, assistive devices, support for vocational training. HIV/AIDS mainstreaming for PWDs, Capacity building of associations of PWDs, Advocacy to influence mainstreaming of issues for PWDs. Other affiliated organisations : National associations of PWDs and their district branches in the project operation areas including: Uganda Nationa Association of the Deaf, Uganda National Association of the Blind, Uganda National Action on Physical Disability branches in Kitgum and Gulu, Epilepsy support Association, Mental Health Uganda -Gulu branch, National Union of Women with disabilities of Uganda Gulu and Kitgum branches, Gulu disabled Persons’ Union (GDPU), Kitgum district Union, Pader District Union.

Organisation name: Directory of Education Standards, Ministry of education & Sports - Northern Region, Physical address : Postal address : 1064, Gulu Email : … Telephone no: 0774 684 490 Mission : To provide a system of setting defining and reviewing standards and quality of education. Target group: Pre-Primary, Primary and Secondary Schools BTVET Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Arua, arua Municipality, Koboko, Yumbe, Adjumani, Moyo, Maracha, Kitgum, Gulu, Pader, Lamwo, Lira, Lira Municipality, Apac, Oyam, Amuru, Abim, Kaabong, Kotido, Atuke, Agog, dokolo, Amolata Services offered: Provision of Quality Education. Other affiliated organisations : All district education offices and NUDIPU District Branches

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Organisation name: Gulu Disabled Persons’ Union - GDPU Physical address : … Postal address : 549, Gulu Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 256-471 433 560 Mission : Dignity for every person with disability Target group : All PWDs Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Gulu District Services offered: Capacity building, wheelchair, white cane provision, lively hood support, etc. Other affiliated organisations : NUDIPU; Amuru, Padel, and Kitgum district disabled persons’ unions.

ISINGIRO

JINJA

Organisation name: Bamugambe society of the Disabled) Physical address : Napier Market, jinja Postal address : 649 Jinja

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Telephone no. : 0775 619 269 Mission : To improve the quality of life of the members of the society. Target group : People with disabilities: - aged 18 years and above. Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Region Areas/districts of operation : districts of Jinja, Iganga, Kamuli, Luuka, Bugiri. Services offered: Adult education, Sensitisation of pwds on HIV/AIDS, Poultry management training, Fish farming, Arts and Crafts training and marketing, Tailoring, Shoe making and Computer training, Educating Children with disabilities.

Organisation name: Beam of Hope for the Disabled –(BEHOD) Physical address : Plot 20 Napier Road Postal address : 1540 Jinja Email : wwwbehod.org Telephone no. : 0752 655 943 Mission : To enhance the social and economic standards of living among the disabled in qualitative and quantitative terms so as to integrate them in the mainstream society. Target group : 15 years and above. Disability category : Hard of hearing, Low vision, Deaf-blind, Mobility/physical. Level of operation : Busoga Region Areas/districts of operation : …. Services offered: Computer lessons, Carpentry, Crafts, Hair dressing Other affiliated organisations : Katalemwa Cheshire Home.

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Services offered: Sports for PWDs, Awareness on the Fundamental rights, Transformation of PWDs through education. Other affiliated organisations : Behod JIDU, Associations for the blind

Organisation name: Jinja District l Union (JIDU) Physical address : Mafubira Postal address : - Email : [email protected], Telephone no. : 0471433039 Mission : … Target group : All PWDs –males and females with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : 11 Subcounties of the District Services offered: Resource Mobilisation, Ground formation, Income Generating Activities, Loan Scheme, etc. Other affiliated organisations : National Union of disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU), Uganda Nationa Association of the Deaf (UNAD), Uganda National Association of the Blind (UNAB), Sense International, Abilities Foundation.

KABALE

Organisation name: District Council for Disability -Kabale Physical address : Makanga Hill, Central Division. District Government Offices Postal address : 5, Kabale Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772964872 Target group : Service Providers- Government and Non-Government Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : 20 Sub-Counties Of Kabale District Services offered: Monitoring Government programmes for disability inclusion coordination implementation Other affiliated organisations : 20 Sub-county Councils For PWDs

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Organisation name: Kabale Association of PWDs-KAPD Physical address : Central Division Makanga Postal address : 774, Kabale Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0774151435 Mission : To create a common voice for people with disabilities to advocate for their own rights and implementation of disability programmes Target group : All PWDs Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation District Areas/districts of operation : 20 Sub-Counties of Kabale District Services offered: Referral services to different service providers, Guidance and counselling sensitisation and awareness about disability issues to both the able bodied and disabled capacity building especially in IGAs Other affiliated organisations : 20 Sub-County PWDs Associations

Organisation name: Kabale Regional Referral Hospital Physical address : Makanga Hill Postal address : 7, Kabale Website : MoH Website Telephone no. : 0486422006, 0486422727 Target group : All Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Others

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Organisation name: Kabarole District Local Government Department of Education (Special Needs Education Section) Physical address : Mucwa Postal address : 38 Fort Portal Telephone no. : 0772578238 Mission : Improving the quality of life for all people in the district Target group : 0-18yrs Disability category : All disability categories, Epilepsy, Hard of hearing, Deaf, Mobility /physical, Blind, Low vision, Learning disability, Intellectual disability, Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation Schools Services offered: Inclusive Education Other affiliated organisations : St. Peter’s and Paul’s Primary Schools Canon Apollo Demonstration School Good Shepherd Special School.

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Inclusive planning and implementation, Sensitisation and mobilisation on education for PWDs. Other affiliated organisations : Foundation of People with Disabilities, Kabale Association of People with Disabilities, World Vision – Kabale, CARE Uganda Community Labour and Development Officer, SNEC- Kitanga Kabale Referral Hospital, AMREF, ADD- Kampala, Kisiizi Hospital.

KABALORE

Organisation name: Special Needs Education Centre-SNEC Postal address : 5, Kabale Telephone no. : 0774044581, 0772452094

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Mission : To empower children living with special needs or mental disability by providing an education curriculum dedicated and tailored to their needs so that they might develop to their highest potential Target group : School going group Disability category : All disability categories If others, please specify : South West Region and Part of Rwanda Areas/districts of operation : Kabale, Rukungiri, Ntungamo, Parts of Rwanda Services offered: Sign language for the deaf, Modified teaching methods for children with mental retardation, Self help skills, Introduction to vocational training, Mobility rehabilitation Other affiliated organisations : Kabale District Local Government Foundation Of Persons With Disabilities Uganda National Association Of The Deaf Uganda National Institute Of Special Education- Kyambogo University

Organisation name: Kabarole District Local Government Community Based Services Department; Elderly and Disability Section Physical address : Booma Office Complex Postal address : 38 Fort Portal Telephone no. : 0772981288 Mission : To mobilise and empower pwds to effectively participate in social economic development Target group : All pwds Disability category : Deaf, Mental illness, Hard of hearing, learning disability, Blind, Deaf /blind, Low vision, mobility /physical Level of operation District Areas/districts of operation : 13 Sub-ounties of the District Services offered: Community based rehabilitation programs/services for PWDs Other affiliated organisations : UPACLED, KADDIPU, KADDIWA, KADAB, DCD Kabarole, Engabu Za Tooro, Rosamistika, DATIC, UNICEF, SNV, Kabarole District Orthopeadic Workshop, ENT, Mental And Physiotherapy Units Buhinga Hospital, Canon Apollo Demonstration Annex For The Disabled And St. Peters And Pauls Primary Schools

Organisation name: Canon Apollo Demonstration School\ Physical address Karago Bukuuku Postal address : 83 Fort Portal Telephone no. : 0782751454

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Target group : Male And Female (6-14yrs) Disability category : Deaf, Mental illness, Hard of hearing, Low vision, Blind and Mobility /physical Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : The School Services offered: Educating children of both sexes, ordinary and those with special needs teaching, life skills to children with special educational needs and special needs as well.

KABERAMAIDO

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Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : All Sub-Counties Of Kaberamaido District Services offered: Economic Empowerment, Skills training, Lobbying and Advocacy.

KAMPALA

Organisation name: Action on Disability Development -ADD Physical address : Plot 81, Kamwokya Postal address : 9658, Kampala Website : www.adduganda.org Telephone no. : 0772835663 Mission : A world where disabled people are able to enjoy their rights, fulfil their responsibilities and obligations and, participate as fully as they choose at every level of society. Target group: Adults with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : National Disabled Persons’ Organisations (DPOs) in 22 districts of Uganda Services offered: Capacity building advocacy Other affiliated organisations : All Disabled Persons Organisations

Organisation name: Action to Positive Change in PWDs Physical address : Nalwewuba Lc1 Zone, Mulago Ii Parish Postal address : 12305, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772449852 Mission : To try to resolve the plight of disabled children mainly Target group: 3-18 years Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Kawempe Division, Kampala District. Services offered: Basic education, Vocational training, Mobility aids, Vocational basic training Other affiliated organisations : NUDIPU, DENIVA, ICYE

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Organisation name: African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV) Physical address : Plot 113, Block 39. Owen Road, Kamwokya Postal address : 6108, Kampala Email : [email protected] Website : www.actvuganda.org Telephone no. : 0312263918, 0312263620 Mission : To provide quality treatment and rehabilitation services to torture victims as well as to advocate against torture. Target group: All victims of torture Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Kampala and Gulu Services offered: Medical treatment, Physiotherapy, nursing care, Social and trauma counselling, Legal advice, Referrals for specialised treatment and, Legal redress, Awareness, Education Advocacy Networking, Collaboration, Cordination and Liasing with relevant NGOS/CBOS, State and international organisations, Inspecting detention centres/ places.

Organisation name: AVSI Physical address : Plot 1119, Gaba Road Postal address : 6785, Kampala Email : [email protected] Website : www.avsi.org Telephone no. : 0772363998 Mission : To support human development in developing countries with special attention to education and the promotion of the dignity of every human person according to catholic social teaching Target group: 0-18 years, boys and girls Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : 26 Districts of Uganda Services offered: Education health care, Food security and nutrition, Economic strengthening Recreational activities, Psychosocial care support Other affiliated organisations : Meeting Point Kitgum, Hoima, Kampala And International

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Organisation name: Community Action Research on Disability in Uganda - CARD Physical address : Kyambogo University, Faculty of Special Needs Education Postal address : 140, Kyambogo Telephone no. : 0312283928, 0772559615 Mission : Do research to find out more knowledge about disability issues and train participants in good action research skills. Target group : Adults from all professions Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Services offered: Training research skills Other affiliated organisations : Katutandike Uganda, COMBRA, ADD, Kyambogo University, UNAB, UNAD

Organisation name: Community-based Rehabilitation Alliance Physical address : LC 1 Kiwanga Lwanda, Seeta Mukono Postal address : 708 Kampala Email: [email protected] Telephone no. : 0414 290 621 Mission : To empower and advocate for and with persons with disabilities, for their sustainable development through community based rehabilitation approach. Target group : All people with disabilities; men, women and Children of all ages. Disability category : All disability categories. Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Continental; (Uganda, Eastern Africa Region and other African regions) Services offered: CBR-based Training, Conducts Tailor-made training, Providing assistive devices, Community programmes Other affiliated organisations : Ministry of gender, Labour and Social Development, National and local CBR programmes, National and local disability related organisations and CBOs.

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Mission : Contributing to an environment which will lead to equality and equity of opportunities for women and girls with disabilities Target group : Women and girls with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Services offered: Research, Legislative advocacy, Capacity building

Organisation name: Kampala International University Physical address : Kabalagala-Ggaba Road Postal address : 20000, Kampala Email : [email protected] Website : www.kiu.ac.ug Telephone no. : 0782326170 Mission : Making kiu a better learning environment for students with disabilities Target group : 16 years and above Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Community Areas/districts of operation : KIU Community Services offered: Helping students with disabilities access lecture rooms, Helping students with disabilities achieve their goals in the institution.

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Other affiliated organisations : Voice of the Disabled Africa, Rwenzori-Kampala International Students Association.

Organisation name: Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development -MFPED Physical address : Plot 2-21 Apollo Kagwa Road Postal address : 8147, Kampala

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Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0414707000, 0414232095 Target group : All Ugandans Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : All Districts of Uganda Services offered: Finance, Planning and Economic Development Other affiliated organisations : All Government Agencies

Organisation name: Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development - MGLSD Physical address : Simbamanyo House, George Street Postal address : 7136, Kampala Email : [email protected], Cbr@utlz, [email protected] Website : www.mglsd.go.ug Telephone no. : 0414347854, 0414251732 Mission : Enabling environment for social protection and social transformation of communities Target group : Ugandans of all ages and gender Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Busia, Kayunga, Tororo, Butaleja Services offered: Community based rehabilitation programmes, Training, Identification, management and prevention of disabilities, Provision of assistive devices, Poverty reduction, Institutional based rehabilitation (skills training). Other affiliated organisations : Norwegian Association of the Disabled (NAD), Ministries of education and health, the United Nations Development Programme(UNDP). Areas/districts of operation : All regional referral hospitals and most district hospitals

Organisation name: Ministry of Health Physical address : Plot 6 Lourdel Road Postal address : 7272, Kampala Email : [email protected] Website : www.health.org.ug Telephone no. : 0414340874 Mission : The attainment of a good standard of health by all people in Uganda, in order to promote a healthy and productive life

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Target group : All persons living in Uganda Disability category : Low vision, Epilepsy, Deaf Mental illness, Hard of hearing, Mobility /physical, Blind, Deaf /blind Level of operation : National Services offered: Rehabilitation services orthopaedic technology i.e. production of assistive devices mental health units eye clinics ent services in most district hospitals cbr services, particularly in eye care programmes Other affiliated organisations : sight savers International LAN, USDC, CUAMM, AVSI, ICRC A-Z, WHO, ITI USAID, RTZ, CBM, Sight for the World, Canadian Rotarians.

Organisation name: Mulago Paramedical Schools; Occupational Therapy Training School Physical address : Upper Mulago Hospital Postal address : 27235, Kampala Email : [email protected], [email protected] Telephone no. : 0414540849 Mission : To produce an effective, innovative, creative, caring and ethical therapists that can respond appropriately to the health needs of the individuals and society and contribute to the development of self and the profession. Target group : Prospective students, 18+ years Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : All Districts of Uganda Services offered: Train occupational therapists and other medical rehabilitation personnel in Uganda. Other affiliated organisations : Ministries of Health, Education and Sports all Government

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National, Regional and District Referral Hospitals Private Health Facilities

Organisation name: National Union of Women With Disabilities of Uganda (NUWODU) Physical address : Plot 62 Ntinda road Postal address : 24891 Kampala Telephone: 256-414-285240 Email : [email protected] Website : www.nuwodu.org.ug Mission : To promote social, cultural, economic and political advancement of girls and women with disabilities through advocacy for their effective participation in development Target group : Women and girls with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories. Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Operates in 27 districts spread in the four regions of Uganda8. Services offered: Advocacy and lobbying, Capacity building, Information collection and dissemination, Institutional development. Other affiliated organisations : Tororo, Sironko, Busia, Jinja, Kamuli, Soroti, Kumi and Bugiri , Gulu, Apac, Lira, Arua, Moyo, Masindi, Kabale, Kisoro, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Rukungiri, Bushenyi Mubende, Rakai, Luwero, Masaka, Wakiso, Kayunga, Mpigi

Organisation name: National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda -NUDIPU Physical address : Plot 530, Kisaasi Rr, Bukoto Postal address : 8567, Kampala, Uganda Email : [email protected] Website : www.nudipu.org.ug Telephone no. : 256414 540179, Mission : A unified voice for PWDs for the full realisation of their rights and inclusive development through support and advocacy. Target group : All PWDs Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : All Districts in Uganda Services offered: Economic empowerment of PWDs, Disability and Human Rights, Disability and HIV/AIDS, Networking and co- ordination.

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Other affiliated organisations : 56 Old Districts.

Organisation name: Social Work and Social Administration Department; Makerere University Physical address Faculty of Social Sciences, Makerere University Kampala Postal address : 7062, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 041534114 Mission : To enhance excellence in the training of high level human resources for national development, to generate knowledge through research thereby creating opportunities for individual professional growth and increasing institutional capacity building by providing advanced knowledge and skills in social services Target group : “A” level graduates Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National, International. Areas/districts of operation : All Districts of Uganda, Scholars from other Countries Services offered: Training students in the rehabilitation and care of PWDs, Research and consultancy work in disability issues, Publication and dissemination of the research findings, Capacity building for organisations working with PWDs Other affiliated organisations : Butabika National Referral Hospital, Most probation and social welfare offices in the country, Labour and rehabilitation offices in many districts, The Ministry of Labour, Gender and Social Development

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Organisation name: World Vision Physical address : Plot 15b, Nakasero Postal address : 5319, Kampala Email : ugandaewvi.org Website : www.wvi.org Telephone no. : 0414258587 Mission : To follow our lord Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the kingdom of god. Target group : All ages, gender Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National sub-county Areas/districts of operation : Sub-counties of Uganda Services offered: Medical treatment to PWDs, Vocational skill training, Income generating activities group counselling-psychosocial support

KAMULI

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KAMWENGE

KANUNGU

Organisation name: Kanungu District Union of Persons with Disabilities Physical address : Kanungu Town Council

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Postal address : 1, Kanungu Email : [email protected] Mission : Empowerment of PWDs Target group : 2-12 year olds with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories, Cerebral Palsy and Hydrocephalus Level of operation : Community Areas/districts of operation : PWDs Associations At Sub County Level Services offered: Mobilisation for development trainings on how to start IGAs, Advocacy for PWDs’ rights, Linking PWDs with other service providers for rehabilitation.

KASESE

Organisation name: Kasese District Union Of Persons With Disabilities - KADUPEDI Physical address : Plot 43, Alexander Street Postal address : 114, Kasese Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772929819, 0772359965 Mission : To have a unified voice of PWDs that will advocate for equalisation of opportunities in Kasese District Target group : All ages, gender Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation District Areas/districts of operation : 19 Sub-counties and 3 urban councils Services offered: Research, Documentation, Data and statistics management, Capacity building, Formal education Economic empowerment, Vocational skills empowerment, HIV/AIDS awareness and mitigation information, Documentation and dissemination. Other affiliated organisations : Kasese Branches Of UNAD And UNAB Kasese Youth With Disabilities Association Rwenzori Association Of Parents Of Children With Disabilities Kasese Physically Disabled Association Kasese District Women With Disabilities Community Based Rehabilitation Workers Association 19 Sub-counties And 3 Urban Councils

Organisation name: St. Monica Women’s Group Physical address : Kaabong Catholic Mission Postal address : ... Kotido

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Email : [email protected], [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772953670, 0772689015 Mission : Enable rural and urban women in kaabong to improve their household income through active participation in income generating activities. Target group : All age groups, both sexes Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Community Areas/districts of operation : Community groups within kaabong District Services offered: Mobilising and sensitising community members about CWDs and gun shot victims of cattle rustlers. Send children in need of rehabilitation to Butiru rehabilitation home in manafwa and the district hospital. Other affiliated organisations : Community Development Officer, Kaabong District, Kotido Diocese, Kaabong District Hospital, Butiri Cheshire Home- Manafwa District, Lilian Foundation, Kaabong Catholic Mission.

KOTIDO

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KUMI

MASAKA

Organisation name: Masaka disabled Persons Association (MADIPA) Physical address : Plot 3 Butega lane, Musisi Garden Industrial Area. Postal address : 488 Masaka Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0712 181353 0757 181353 Mission : To mobilise resources required for self empowerment of youth with disabilities Target group : Disabled youth. Disability category : All disability category Level of operation : Regional Areas/districts of operation : Masaka, Sembabule, Rakai, Kalungu Lwengo Districts Services offered: Setting up workshops to employ PWDs in leather and metal works; Training in business skills and HIV/AIDS awareness. Other affiliated organisations : Communities and PWD associations ’s in Masaka Town, Malongo, Rakai, Bukomansimbi, Lukaya etc.

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Organisation name: Masaka District Parents Support Association for children with disabilities Physical address : Masaka Hospital USDC Office –Physio Department. Postal address : 614 Masaka Telephone no. : 0702 489 834 Mission : To empower children with disabilities and their families. Target group : All children and youth. Disability category : All categories of disabilities Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Masaka District Services offered: Social and medical services. Education of children in Primary, Secondaryand vocational training. Other affiliated organisations : USDC, UPClade, Sense Interanatonal.

Organisation name: Masaka vocational Rehabilitation Centre Physical address : Kijjabwemi, Mbarara Road . Postal address : 1738, Masaka Email : [email protected], wwwmvrc-msk.org Telephone no. : 0785 27038, 0782 350 254 Mission : Bringing Ability from Disability. Target group : 15-25 years both male and female. Disability category : Deaf, hard of hearing, Learning Disability, epilepsy, low vision Mobility/physical a Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Masaka, Kalungu Services offered: Vocational training in carpentry, knitting, screen printing, leather works and Computer. Other affiliated organisations : Nil

MBALE

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Mission : Transforming the lives of children with disabilities and their families, in the developing world, through medical and spiritual healing Target group : Children (0-18) with paediatric neuro-surgical conditions, Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Level of operation : National, Services offered: A diagnostic centre consultations laboratory services ct scans surgeries physiotherapy

MBARARA

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Demonstration school with mentally retarded children. Rutsya Primary School; Isingiro District, St. Peters Secondary School Katukuru

Organisation name: Mbarara Hospital Physical address : Plot 8-11, Kabale Road; Mbarara Postal address : 40, Mbarara

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Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0485420030 Mission : To provide comprehensive, super specialised health services, conduct tertiary medical health training, research and contributing to the health policy. Target group : All Disability category : Hard of hearing, Epilepsy, Blind, Mental illness, Low vision, Learning disability and , Mobility /physical Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Mbarara, Bushenyi, Ntungamo, Kiruhura, Isingiro, Ibanda, Lyantonde, Kabale, Kisoro, Kabarole, Kanungu, Rukungiri, Kasese And Kamwengye Services offered: Specialised curative, rehabilitative, promoting health care services provide tertiary training and continue professionals development undertake operational and technical research provide outreach and support supervision programmes to all lower health units/centres Other affiliated organisations : Joint Clinical Research Centre, TASO District Hospitals and Health Centres

Organisation name: OURS Ruharo Physical address : Ruharo Ankole Diocese Postal address : 14, Mbarara Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 04854 Mission : Improve the quality of children with disabilities in western uganda Target group : 0-18 years, boys and girls Disability category : Learning disability, Epilepsy, Mobility /physical, Mental illness. Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Western Region Services offered: Rehabilitation services, Education, Psychosocial counselling Other affiliated organisations : Katalemwa Chesire Home, Cure Hospital Mbale Liliane Foundation.

Organisation name: Ruti Rehabilitation Centre Physical address : Ruti Postal address : 426, Mbarara Telephone no. : 0775433536

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Target group : 15 + Years Disability category : Mobility /physical, Epilepsy, Deaf, Learning disability, Hard of hearing, Level of operation : Western Region Services offered: Tailoring, leather work, carpentry, shoe making, sign language which is mainstreamed

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If others, please specify : South-western Region Services offered: CBR outreach program -Mbarara, Bushenyi, Ntungamo, Nursery and primary school education Development program such as tree planting, cows, shops, etc, in Mbarara town Other affiliated organisations : NUDIPU, OURS, Church of Uganda eye cinic - ruharo mental health clinic, Mbarara Red Cross rotary and lion’s clubs mbarara archdiocese uganda revenue authority muslim supreme council

MPIGI

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Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Mpigi District Services offered: Education of girls with disabilities, Formation of WWDs groups, Lobbying and advocacy for WWDs HIV/AIDS/STIs sensitisation. Other affiliated organisations : Mpigi AIDS Network, The Associations of the Deaf and Blind in Mpigi, NGO Forum-Mpigi Papula Paper at The Equator.

MUBENDE

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Adolescent reproductive health and rights, HIV/AIDS as a multi sectoral-programme, Agribusiness development, Orthopaedic support, Entrepreneurship development, Community and resettlement, Awareness programmes.

NAKASONGOLA

NEBBI

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PADER

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SOROTI

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TORORO

Organisation name: TOCINET Physical address : Plot 10, Masaba Road Postal address : 422, Tororo Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0774417986 Mission : To contribute to strengthening of civil society organisations in tororo and butaleja districts capable of participating in social, economic and political transformation for sustainble development Target group: All pwds Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : All sub-countries in the district Services offered: Human rights and good governance program, Capacity building, Networking and partnership development, Information gathering and dissemination.

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Other affiliated organisations : All CBOs and NGOs in Tororo and Butaleja Districts

Organisation name: Tororo district Union of Persons with disabilities (TODIPU) Physical address : Kennedy Square Soroti Municipality Postal address : 827, Tororo Email: [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772946672 Mission : To stimulate people with mental illnesses to talk about their concerns, needs, challenges and rights and together to fight poverty which makes it difficult to access services. Target group : All people with mental illness; men, women and Children of all ages. Disability category : all disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Tororo District Services offered: Mobilisation, Advocacy and lobbying for the rights of PWDs, Capacity and skills building, Economic empowerment, Institutional capacity building. Other affiliated organisations :

WAKISO

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Deaf and Hard of hearing

KABALE

KALIRO

Organisation name: Kaliro Integrated Youth, Orphans and Disabled People’s Initiative (KIYODI) Physical address : Kaliro town Council, Opposite Delta Petrol Station. Postal address : 113, Kaliro Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772 475 232 Mission : An empowered society of youth, orphans and people with disabilities with a strong voice having equal opportunities. Target group : Target Group: orphans, youth and PWDs under 18 years of age. Disability category : Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, low vision, learning disability, deaf/blind, mobility/physical Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Area/Districts of operation: All the 5 Sub counties of Kaliro District

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Services offered: Services Offered Education for the deaf, blind, and orphans. Other affiliated organisations : Other affiliated organisations : KIYODI Children’s village.

KAMPALA

Organisation name: Ka Tutandike Uganda -KTU Physical address : Plot 39, Bukoto Street Email : [email protected] Website : www.katutandike.org Telephone no. : 0774685093 Mission : To make timely interventions and improve the quality of life of children and people with disabilities in Uganda Target group : 8 to 24 year old boys and girls Disability category : Deaf Level of operation National District Areas/districts of operation : Masaka Services offered: Reproductive health education for young, deaf people, Advocate for the deaf to achieve equality, Encourage children to read for pleasure, Ensure that children receive the best possible care during their earliest years. Other affiliated organisations : Masaka District Administration, Ministry of Education and Sports, Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Naguru Teenage Centre, Uganda National Association for the Deaf, Community Action Research on Disability, Partner Schools in Masaka District, National Curriculum Development Centre.

Organisation name: Mengo Hospital; Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department Physical address : Mengo Hospital, Consultation Department Postal address : 7161, Kampala Telephone no. : 0414270222, 0775880000 Target group : All persons in need of these services Disability category : Hard of hearing Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Kampala Services offered: General Operations, Incision and Drainage, Foreign body Removal. Other affiliated organisations : Friends of Mengo

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Organisation name: Mulago Hospital; Speech and Language Therapy Physical address : Ward 1a, New Mulago Hospital, Kampala Postal address : P.O. Box 7072, Kampala Email : [email protected] Target group : All ages and sexes with communication problems Disability category : Deaf, Hard of hearing, Learning disability, Speech and language disability (including people who cannot understand language) Level of operation : National If others, please specify East African countries Services offered: Assessment, diagnosis and intervention for people with communication disability, Training for families and people working with persons with communication disability.

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Areas/districts of operation : Masaka, Iganga, Luwero, Kumi, Koboko, Kiboga, Kampala, Jinja, Mbarara, Mpigi, Nakasongola, Mukono, Kabale, Wakiso, Kisoro, Lira, Gulu, Mayuge, Namutamba, Arua, Services offered: Advocacy, Community-based rehabilitation, Home-based training provision of assistive devices identification and rehabilitation education parent support groups Other affiliated organisations : UPDBCA NADBU Jinja District Union Of Persons With Disabilities Masaka District Union Of Persons With Disabilities Kabubbu Development Project Katalemwa Chesire Home

Organisation name: National Association of Deaf Women Uganda -NADEWU Postal address : C/O P.O. BOX 7339, KAMPALA Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772666065 Mission : Deaf women living productive and dignified lives Target group : Deaf women and girls Disability category : Deaf, Hard of hearing Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Kampala Services offered: Lobbying and Advocacy, Health Training on HIV/AIDS, Reproductive Health, Income Generating Associations, Counselling Services, Promoting Education Of Deaf Women and Girls. Other affiliated organisations : National Union of Women with Disabilities of Uganda, National Association of the Deaf, United Young Deaf Women Group.

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Nakasongola And Ntungamo. Services offered: Advocacy, Lobbying for deafblind persons, Capacity building among the deafblind and their families, Provision of community rehabilitation services for the deafblind, Creation of public awareness Other affiliated organisations : All District Branches

KAMULI

MASAKA

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Disability category : Deaf. Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Masaka District Services offered: Primary Education and Vocational training.

Organisation name: Masaka Deaf Association Physical address : Masaka Town. Postal address : 1372, Masaka Telephone no. : 0773 153 242 Mission : To empower deaf youth in Masaka. Target group : Children and youth, (5-35). Disability category : The Deaf Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Masaka District Services offered: Vocational Training, HIV/AIDS awareness. Other affiliated organisations : UNAD

MBARARA

Organisation name: Kambara Kyenjojo-Mbarara Association of the Deaf Physical address Mbarara Postal address : 262, Mbarara

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Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 078512076 Mission : To promote access to education, health service, advocate for non discriminative policies in building capacities of associations Target group): Deaf persons Disability category : Deaf Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Isingiro and Mbarara Districts, Seven Sub-Counties Services offered: Construction of deaf dormitory project, Distribution of sign language materials, Training sign language to deaf units/ schools, parents of the deaf, interested parties and health providers, Sensitising the community i.e. awareness raising in the community towards deaf education and health rights including human rights. Other affiliated organisations : Millennium Village Project Heifer Project District Education Department

MPIGI

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Deaf and Hard of hearing

KABALE

Organisation name: Hornby High School, Junior Physical address : Rugarama Hill, Northern Division Postal address : 92, Kabale Telephone no. : 0782399535 Mission : To work jointly, to uplift the standard of our school Target group : Primary School Age Disability category : Blind, Low vision Areas/districts of operation : South West Region Services offered: Teach general education activities of dl for self reliance guidance and counselling Other affiliated organisations : Foundation of Disabled People Rotary, Lion’s and Retract Clubs, Barclays Bank Kabale, Association of PWDs

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needs of the community while showing the love of Christ Target group : All community members Disability category : Low vision, Epilepsy, If others, please specify : Prevention of Blindness Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Kabale Services offered: Health/Clinical Services Other affiliated organisations : Kihanga HC III Nyakarambi, Muhanga, Bugongi, Muguri, Rubaya, Kinyamari, Ikamiro, Kyenyi, Muko, Nyaruhanga, Ruhita, Mukokyi And Nyabirerema HCs I

KABALORE

KAMPALA

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Areas/districts of operation : Kampala, Mpigi, Wakiso, Luwero, Mukono, Mityana, Mubende, Hoima Services offered: Low vision assessment and prescription of low vision devices, Educational assessment, Referral to appropriate schools and identification of suitable learning materials, Media for visually impaired children, Rehabilitation- orientation and mobility counselling and advice, Networking with other professionals, NGOs. Other affiliated organisations : CBM, SSI, UNAB, Deaf-Blind Society.

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Organisation name: National Association of the Deaf Blind in Uganda - NADBU Physical address : Plot 56, Kanjokya Street, Kamwokya Postal address : 32167, Kampala Email : [email protected] Website : www.deafblinduganda.org.ug Mission : A society where deaf-blind persons can fully participate in all spheres of life and development. Target group : Adult deaf-blind people (18 and above years). Disability category : Deaf /blind Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Tororo, Gulu, Masaka, Arua, Bundibugyo, Lira, Luwero Services offered: Deafblind education, Deafblind health, Deafblind advocacy campaign, Deafblind office support, Deafblind services. Other affiliated organisations : The 7 District associations of the Deafblind.

HOIMA

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Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Hoima district. Services offered: - Fal Classes - Advisory services

IGANGA

MBARARA

Organisation name: Ruharo Eye Centre-Mbarara Physical address : Cathedral Road, Mbarara Municipality Postal address : 14, Mbarara Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0485444179

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Mission : To provide accessible eye care services and train workers as part of Christian healing ministry Target group : All Disability category : Blind, Low vision, Eye Care. Level of operation : Others Areas/districts of operation : Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Congo Services offered: Eye care training - OA, OTN, Post graduate with Mbarara University, Low vision services, Optical services. Other affiliated organisations : Rugarama Eye Centre, Kagando Hospitals Kamwenge, Sembabule and Lyantonde HCs IV, Kanungu-Kambuga Hospital, Kisoro-Mutorere Hospital, Kisiizi Hospital, Mbarara University of Science and Technology for training and Cross Referrals.

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OPTHALMIC CLINICAL OFFICER AND CATARACT SURGEONS IN UGANDA AS OF 2008

WEST NILE NORTHERN REGION DISTICT NAMES TEL DISTICT NAMES TEL Labite Thoms 0772 374 556 Amolatar Engwar Charles 0772 531 759 Ajuman Waigo Draciri 0772 875 400 Amuru Okello Milton 0772 969 499

Driciru Hellen 0772 398 542 Ojok Ewai Apac 0772 664 594 Eyotre M. Simoon 0772 396 318 alfred Otoma Peter 0772 317 416 0752 572 458 Dokolo Akullu Paska oel 0772 863 431 /782 Arua Dradiko C 0772 675 783 Amale R 0772 848 054 Akol Margret 0772 855 767 Pariyo Chaeles 0772 848 054 Awich Choudry 0772 969 492 Wiajik D 0712 895 280 Adero Evalyn G 0772 902 024 Auma Lanana GULU 0772 923 803 Koboko Candiru Ann 0782 554 705 M Lony Jacob 0752 896 748 Okong Bernard 0772 615 524 Sr.Magadalene N 0772 888 190 Odong Bernard 0712 249 888 Moyo Aceger Alfred 0772 448 721 Ojul Odora 0772 531 320 Kitgum Nebbi Ukuruchibu J 0772 994 467 Akubo Alfred 0773 232 207 Bichala B. 0772 626 286 Ongu George 0772 633 414 Odong Geoffrey 0772 334 622 Yumbe Adebo George 0772 982 068 Lira Okello Francis 0772 587 515 NORTH-EASTERN REGION Mary Odong Florence 0772 574 490 Abim Owilli Simmy 0774 323 106 Oyam Opio Patric 0772 368 101 Kaabong Lotyang D. M 0782 349 681 Padel Liciamoi J 0772 961 603 Abura Levi W. 0782 614 747 Kotido Eletu Calvin 0772 964 918

Moroto Muron vincent 0772 845 032

Nakapiripirit Okullo Richard 0772 843 406

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EATERN REGION BUSOGA REGION DISTICT NAMES TEL DISTICT NAMES TEL Amuria Otim Francis 0782 308 693 Kaluba C. 0782 302 271 Bugiri Omoli Adede 0772 519 538 Barasa Peter 0772 330 054 Anyango Easther 0782 508 240 Busia Namutala Janet 0777 912 375 Othieno J.K. O 0772 495 694 Adeke Beatrice 0772 928 298 Iganga Babalanda Jean 0772 673 490 Kaberamaido Emenyu Samuel 0752 811 202 Mukambwe James 0772 823 168

Chelangat Nelson 0772 947 780 Kintu John 0772 681 324 Kapchorwa Chemengei S 0772 546 940 Wakaisuka I. M 0772 639 618 Irako Palma Eriko 0772 337 429 Katakwi Irangolet 0772 333 784 Mukwaddanga b. 0772 554 045 Matende Phoebe 0772 859 783 Jinja Opedun Eten J 0774 195 400 Sabano Betty 0772 469 188 Kumi Etoori Michael 0772 537 541 Tigawalana J. 0772 824 052 Adipeti Simon 0772 840 686 Awubwa J. 0712 986 626 Balikoowa Ronald 0752 612 305 Eregu Michael 0782 759 480 Masaba M. Betty 0772 656 789 Barasa John F. 0712 970 019 Walimbwa Y. H 0772 837 004 Bafirawala 0772 974 371 Mbale Kaliro Anyango J. 0782 638 520 Mwinekira James 0782 577 586 Nabwire Jolly 0782 398 408 Okwi Patric 0772 351 638 Tibamwagaine 0772 830 464 Kamuli Bandobela Elijah 0772 665 533 Sironko Khawumba J 0772 612 049 Kakande M 0782 492 186 Mayuge Acakara M 0772 473 483 Muwuliza Mabel 0782 586 563 Okiria Aloka A 0772 881 595 Soroti Esiru Mooka B 0772 566 156 Apua Vicent 0772 889 583 Maluma Justus 0782 473 386

Walimbwa Wilson 0772 568 826 Mwombekeri H Nanghera Keneth 0772 312 923 Okalebo S. James 0772 880 619 Tororo Samanya 0752 541 056 Ocamare E 0712 363 521 Ekany james 0782 434 081 Kisoma Nathan 0753 915 718

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BUNYORO REGION CENTRAL REGION DISTICT NAMES TEL DISTICT NAMES TEL Buliisa Mugabe robert 0774 706 086 KAMPALA Dangaya S. 0752 655 330 Odyek Tom 0772 658 881 Ataro Opira J. 0712 807 513 Hoima Kalinaki M. 0772 664 572 Babita Rose K. 0712 699 149 Swankwire G 0772 654 692 Egaru Sam 0752 627 658 Tondu Francis 0772 301 972 Mugisa M. J. 0772 315 733 Sebalamu M. 0772 623 755 Ojaasi 0782 323 201 Isiko S. 0772 434 682 Kibaale Mulago Namukisa Cissy 0772 873 905 Nagesa Justine 0712 858 711 Ombito William 0772 322 452 Sonko Betty 0772 475 419 Mugagga Lilian 0752 853 457 Mukungu M. 0772 472 616 Kasirye Baker 0772 461 318 Nabasirye Kiboga Mwesige Dan 0782 444 475 0772 565303 Sebwaana M Nanima Lubega 0772 330 462 Namuyomba 0774 096 305 Harriet Kirungi Moses 0772 691 279 Kibuli Mugawe Edirisa 0772 425 486 Masindi Mbuya Capt. Abangira E. 0752 656 115 Nabulagala 0772 556 287 Muchison Namaganda F 0712 193 622 Obeti Grace 0712 862 224 Ndema Moses 0772 841 285 SOUTHERN REGION U.G Odong M 0772 611 833 Kalangala Kawooya J. B 0772 876 362 Railways Basiima Anet 0782 530 747 Kayunga Mulumba Moses 0772 574 043 Baguma J. B 0772 957 667 Masaka Nanyondo Imelda 0772 658 128 Nassali Sarah 0772 429 732 Luwero Nakalembe Ruth 0772 657 816 Wanyama Ruth 0712 933 603 Nakaliisa Janet 0772 645 614

Byakweyamba V. 0772 657 030 Mityana Sembabule Jamuzungu 0772 989 349 Nyombi Lilian 0772 821 092 Mugoda W 0772 613 707 Mpigi Kaggwa Geoffrey 0772 503 701 Rakai Yiga Ivan 0772 561 757 Muwonge John 0782 508 062 Masereka F. 0772 639 845 Mubende Kabaisera Mary 0752 945 844

Kazibwe Annet 0772 607 456 Mukono Nabirye Betty 0712 814 274 Kisoma Lilian F 0753 915 718

Nakaseke Mwisuke Yusuf 0782 316 420

Kakembo R. 0772 503 071 Wakiso Kugonza R 0772 638 493

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WESTERN REGION Nsekuye Paskal 0772 475 737 Kisoro Nkurikiyimana Kabalore Bamuhiga J 0772 554 948 0772 837 991 John Kamale S 0772 891 166 Tibenda Ben 0772 359 441 Bwaligonza Solomon 0772 560 979 Manyindo 0782 253 113 Ndyaba Aggrey 0772 689 183 Barungi Fred 0752 614 473 0782 332 822 Kamwenge Kahirita Sam 0712 332 822 Mbarara Tumuhairwe M 0772 640 683 Magyezi Joseph 0712 568 291 Kasese Jamaria Teo 0772 637 313 Kansiime Grace 0782 959 701 Turyahika michael 0772 862 902 Kyenjojo Katwesigye W 0782 091 220 Ntungamo Mugisha William 0772 888 878 SOUTH WESTERN REGION Bushenyi Mate F. Martin 0772 305 615 Natukunda Medad 0772 313 136 Rukungiri Okaali Dan 0772 563 944 Twinomugabi F 0772 688 901

Kabale Omurondo James 0712 933 442 Nshab’ohirira R. 0772 888 694

Kanungu Kiboneka R.O. 0772 547 170

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Other affiliated organisations : UPDBCA NADBU Jinja District Union Of Persons With Disabilities Masaka District Union Of Persons With Disabilities Kabubbu Development Project Katalemwa Chesire Home

Organisation name: Uganda National Association of the Blind -UNAB Physical address Off Kireka- Namugongo Rd, Kamuli Zone A Postal address : 6938 Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 256-414- 286561 or 256- 312- 284243 Mission : To improve the quality of life of the blind in Uganda and beyond through advocacy, networking, capacity building and model service provision” Target group : Blind people of all ages and gender Disability category : Blind, Low vision Persons Deaf/Blind . Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : 47 districts of Uganda (currently) Services offered: National & International Advocacy, Human Resource capacity building, Resource Mobilization for initiated programmes, Formal and informal Education and literacy for persons with visual impairment, Collaborative linkages for referral services, Economic empowerment through income

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generating projects and adaptable skills training for persons with visual impairment, Research and consultancy for full inclusion of persons with visual impairment in community and development programmes, HIV, AIDS and Other communicable Diseases in relation to persons with visual impairment, Eye Heath through prevention campaigns and model service delivery for social inclusion. Other affiliated organisations : 47 Districts affiliated to UNAB.

MBARARA

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MPIGI

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TORORO

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Mental Illness and Learning Disabilities

HOIMA

Organisation name: Uganda Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities- Hoima Physical address : C/O USDC; Hoima Telephone no. : 0755201191 Mission : To Work Towards Giving A Voice To The Voiceless And Ultimately Uplift Their Quality Of Life. Target group : All Age And Sex Groups Disability category : Mental illness, Learning disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : All Sub-counties In Hoima District Services offered: Mobilisation And Sensitisation Of Caregivers

JINJA

Organisation name: Uganda Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities - Jinja Physical address : DOHs Offices Jinja Postal address : 1051, Jinja Email : [email protected] Website : www.upacled.org Telephone no. : 0414320374, 256752443322 Mission : Voice the concerns of the voiceless by providing a better life for children with learning disabilities Target group : Children with intellectual disabilities and their parents/ caregivers Disability category : Learning disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Jinja District and all Sub-counties Services offered: Advocating for improved quality of lives of children with learning disabilities, Capacity building among parents/ caregivers and CWLDs; in psychosocial counselling, stimulation and care outreaches at grass-roots level.

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Other affiliated organisations : USDC Jinja Parents Support Group Epilepsy Support Association Jinja Disability

KABALORE

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Other affiliated organisations : Ministry of Health-Mental Health Programme, District Health Centres III and IV, Private Hospitals Like Virika

KAMPALA

Organisation name: Basic Needs UK In Uganda Physical address : Plot 1744, Rohi Courts, Kisugu Kansanga Postal address : 29582, Kampala Uganda Email : [email protected] Website : www.basicneeds.org.uk Telephone no. : 0414269558 Mission : To enable people with mental disorders to live and work successfully in their own communities. Target group : Persons with mental disorders, care givers and families Disability category : Mental illness, Mental Disorders Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Kampala, Buliisa, Hoima, Soroti, Kaberamaido, Amuria, Sembabule and Masaka Services offered: Capacity building-aimed at creating a favourable environment for recovery. Community mental health, Mobilise public sector health, professions to provide easy and accessible mental health services in the community, Sustainable livelihoods-training for new skills and start up small projects, Research and policy- evidence based research to advocate change among national and international bodies. Other affiliated organisations : Ministry Of Health Kampala Christian Caring Community Uganda Change Agents Association Rural Development Media Communications 8 District Associations

Organisation name: Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine Physical address : Makerere University College of Health Sciences Postal address : 7072, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772418844 Mission : To train doctors and other health cadres Target group : 18+, male and female Disability category : Epilepsy, Mental illness Others, please specify : War traumatised Level of operation : National

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Areas/districts of operation : All Districts of Uganda Services offered: Mental health services treatment and counselling rehabilitation prevention Other affiliated organisations : All Hospitals In Uganda

Organisation name: Kireka Home for the Mentally Handicapped Physical address : Kireka-Kamuli C, Kira Town Council Postal Address : 11627, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0392828806, 0772454356 Mission: To promote integration of the mentally handicapped in community life so that they become self reliant, constructive and a productive sector of society Target group : Children between 6 and 15 years, boys and girls Disability category : Mobility /physical, Epilepsy, Learning disability, Mental Retardation. Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Located in Wakiso District, the home caters for children all over Uganda Services offered: Educational Programmes

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Telephone no. : 0414270234, 0414270579 Mission : Including people with developmental disabilities in community life Target group : Children and young adults with mental or developmental disabilities who are total orphans and, or those living in difficult environments. Disability category Mental illness, Epilepsy, Learning disability, Level of operation: Community Areas/districts of operation : Busega-Rubaga Division, Kampala District Services offered: Family home for those abandoned and rejected physically. Occupational therapy. Spiritual and psychosocial support to families and care givers. Skills training in animal keeping, vegetable growing and craft making

Organisation name: Mengo and Guluddene Units For MR Children Physical address : Mengo Hospital, Occupational Therapy Department Postal address : 7161, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0712812240 Mission : To provide excellent suitable health services that bear witness to Christ Target group : Children between 8 months and 18 years Disability category : Learning disability, Epilepsy, Level of operation : National Areas of operation : Mengo and Guluddene (Kiwenda) Services offered: Assessment services. An early stimulation center. A day facility/school and boarding school for mentally handicapped children.

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Areas/districts of operation : Mbarara, Masaka, Sembabule, Kabale, Rukungiri, bushenyi, Masaka, Kampala, budaka, Mbale, Soroti, Arua, Mukono, Mpigi Districts. Services offered: Advocacy. Membership mobilisation. Community sensitisation and Awareness raising. Other affiliated organisations : Arua Regional Hospital, Nakifuma Health Centre (HC)- Mukono, Kikenene HC-Masaka, Ntete HC-Sembabule. Kamwokya K.C.C.C-Kampala, Budaka HC, Mbale Regional Hospital. Soroti Regional Hospital, Kabale FPD Headquarters, Kisiizi Hospital-Kabale, Muhanga HC- Bushenyi, Rubindi HC –Mbarara,

Organisation name: Mulago Hospital; Occupational Therapy Department Physical address : 1st Floor Room 1.03, New Mulago Postal address : 7051, Kampala Mission : To persistently aspire to be Uganda’s leading provider of highly specialised and holistic rehabilitative healthcare services to patients in order to enhance quality of life Target group : All Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : All over Uganda Services offered: Out patient services -Monday to Friday mornings in patient services Monday to Friday Community based services, Home based therapy. Other affiliated organisations : District And Regional Referral Hospitals In Uganda Faith- based And Private Hospitals In Kampala

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KAMULI

KAMWENGE

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MASAKA

Organisation name: Aunt Louise school for children with disabilities Physical address : Ssenyange LC 1A , Nyendo. Postal address : 392 Masaka Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0774 182 187 / 0773 787 853 Mission : To ensure a better quality of life for children with disabilities and other vulnerable children. Target group : Children with disabilities and other vulnerable children; 5-18 years, both male and female. Disability category : Learning Disability, Epilepsy, Mobility/Physical Disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Masaka District Services offered: Training activities of daily living and self help skills. Academic training, games and sports (special Olympics and sports. Providing information and Counselling services to parents. Other affiliated organisations : Budaka, Butiru Cheshire Home, Kumi Hospital, Katalemwa and Nkokonjeru Cheshire homes.

Organisation name: Kyazanga Parents of Disabled Children Association Physical address : Kyazanga, Bukyananganda zone, Central Parish Postal address : 614 Masaka

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Telephone no. : 0702 193 286, 0759 943 857, 0392 943 857 Email : Mission : To empower children with disabilities and their families. Target group : All children and youth with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories. Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Kyazanga Subcounty Services offered: Social and medical services. Education of children in Primary, Secondary and vocational training. Other affiliated organisations : USDC, UPACLED, Sense Interanatonal.

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Services offered: Capacity building, Sensitisation via radio programmes, Home visits and assessments. Other affiliated organisations : None

MBALE

MBARARA

Organisation name: OURS Ruharo Physical address : Ruharo Ankole Diocese Postal address : 14, Mbarara Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 04854 Mission : Improve the quality of children with disabilities in western Uganda Target group : 0-18 years, boys and girls Disability category : Learning disability, Epilepsy, Mobility /physical, Mental illness. Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Western Region

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Services offered: Rehabilitation services, Education, Psychosocial counselling Other affiliated organisations : Katalemwa Chesire Home, Tukore Invalids health child Uganda corsu, Cure Hospital Mbale Liliane Foundation.

MPIGI

SOROTI

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government programmes and services. Assessment and treatment of mental health problems. Support income generating activities (Send a Goat) Other affiliated organisations : Mental health Uganda.

TORORO

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Level of operation : Community Areas/districts of operation Entebbe Municipality Services offered: Recreation centre for children with Autism. Counselling and guidance for parents/guardians and siblings. Day-care/ nursery facility for non-autistic children.

Organisation name: The Uganda Parents of Children With Learning Disabilities Physical address : Entebbe, off Lugard Avenue, opposite Naro Postal address : 191, Entebbe Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0414320374 /0772473606 Mission : To work for the improvement of the quality of life of parents and children with intellectual disabilities in uganda Target group : Parents and Children with Intellectual Disabilities Disability category : Learning disability Level of operation : National, District, Sub-county Areas/districts of operation : Kabarole, Kamwenge, Masaka, Pallisa, Kiboga, Tororo, Kyenjojo, Mpigi, Hoima, Mayuge, Luweero, Jinja, Masindi, Kamuli, Mbarara, Wakiso, Mbale, Iganga and Arua.

Epilepsy

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Counselling and referral, Networking Other affiliated organisations : Mental Health Uganda, UPACLED, TPO

NB All hospitals, and all institutions dealing with mental illness and learning disabilities in this directory, also address epilepsy.

Mobility/physical Disabilities

KABALE

KABALORE

Organisation name: Fort Portal Orthopaedic Workshop Physical address : Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital Postal address : 10 Fort Portal Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772383825 Mission : To provide quality services to PWDs in order to improve their wellbeing

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Target group : All age groups and gender Disability category : Mobility /physical Level of operation : Western and Mid-Central Region of Uganda If others, please specify : Regional Areas/districts of operation : Kabarole, Kibale, Kyenjojo, Kamwenge, Kasese, Bundibugyo, Mubende and Eastern DRC Services offered: We offer orthopaedic rehabilitative services. These include artificial limbs, callipers, crutches, special shoes etc.

KAMPALA

Organisation name: Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services in Uganda Physical address : Entebbe Road, Kisubi Postal Address: Box 46, Kisubi, Uganda Telephone no. : +256 414 320 111, +256 414 320 141, +256 777 100 635, E-mail : [email protected] Website: www.corsu.or.ug Mission : To reduce the effects of impairment by providing surgery, rehabilitation and follow up, so that disability is significantly reduced to enhance quality of life. Target group : All people who have acquired disabilities with focus to children. Disability category : Physical disabilities, Visual Impairments. Level of operation : Eastern Africa Region including Southern Sudan. Areas/districts of operation : All Districts through established partnerships including Cheshire Homes of Katalemwa-Kampala, Nkokonjeru- Mukono and Butiru-Mbale. OURS –Mbarara, Kumi Hospital and CBR-Kumi, Kagondo Hospital and CBR-Kasese, Benedictine Eye Hospital, Namutamba Rehabilitation Centre-Mityana, CHERUB Rehabilitation Centre-Mukono, Uganda Society for Disabled Children-Kampala, Matani Hospital-Moroto, North Kigezi Diocece, Liliane Fonds, Kagondo Hospital-Tanzania, Bunia CBR-DRC, Usuratuna -Southern Sudan. Services offered: Rehabilitation Hospital with Orthopaedic surgery, Plastic Surgery and other specialities. Community-based Rehabilitation (CBR) in Kampala and Wakiso Districts. Co- ordination and networking with other partners in Uganda. Special programmes for clubfoot and clefts. Training Centre for professionals and specialists. Other affiliated organisations : CBM (Main Funding Organisation)

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Physiotherapist contact list in Uganda NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE E-MAIL Akantorana Norbert Mengo Hospital 0782 335 455 [email protected] Akona Joan Iganga 0772 625 133 [email protected] Mulago Hospital Akori Susan Box 7051, Kampala Nsambya Hospital Aleku Keb Michael 0775 323 399 [email protected] Box 7146, Kampala Alison Fletcher Kiwoko Hospital, Luwero [email protected] Arua Hospital, Anderia Ben 0715 330 405 Box 3 Arua Mulago Hospital Box 7051, Anywar Roberta 0772 350 021 Kampala Apio Esther Kitgum Government hospital 0782 559 029 Ultima Trouma Ortho Badru Juliet 0712 215 078 [email protected] Center. Box 9229 Kampala Mulago Hospital Bamale Imelda 0772 428 218 Box 7051, Kampala Bamuhiiga Catherine N. Fortportak Hospital 0782 506 327 UNAPD, Basoita Godffrey 0712 346 017 [email protected] Box 959 Kampala Batesaki Barbara COMBRA Box 708 Kampala 0772 493 368 [email protected] Ministry of Health, Bongole Rose 0712 807 342 [email protected] Box 10012, Kampala Bukenya Ibrahim Box 25812, Kampala 0712 971 253 Kisiizi Hospital, Buwule Judeson 0782 497 242 [email protected] Box 109 Kabale School of Physiotherapy, Chandia Richard 0715 687 008 [email protected] Kampala Jinja Hospital, Damba David 0782 046 350 [email protected] Box 7470 Kampala Davies Megan IHK , Box 8177, Kampala 0312 200 567 [email protected] Devine Rubaga Hospital 0392 965 550 [email protected] Nsambya Hospital Engetu Pius 0712 753 368 [email protected] Box 7146, Kampala Favour Alex IHK , Box 8177, Kampala 0782 500 923 [email protected] Gulu R. R. Hospital Filder Oyok 0772 623 612 Box 160 Gulu Grant Fiona IHK , Box 8177, Kampala 0321 200 567 [email protected] Imalingat Martin Mbale 0782 506 327 Johnson Chalie IHK , Box 8177, Kampala 0312 200 567 [email protected] Mildmay, Kakooza isaac Musago 0752 657 056 [email protected] Box 8177, Kampala Kasajja Abraham Masindi Hospital 0782 841 218 [email protected]

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Physiotherapist contact list in Uganda NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE E-MAIL Mulago Hospital Kasiita Richard 0772 626 895 [email protected] Box 7051, Kampala Mulago Hospital Kasule Khasimu 0782 256 633 [email protected] Box 7051, Kampala Mulago Hospital Katsigazi R 0772 528 890 Box 7051, Kampala Frot Portal R. R. Hospital Kawesa Cliff 0712 257 150 [email protected] Box 10 Fort Portal Mbarara R. R. Hospital. Kazibwe Harman 0772 530 156 [email protected] Box 40 Mbarara Cure Children’s Hospital Kinyera Apollo robinson 0772 925 900 [email protected] Box 903 Mbale Lanyero Agness Gulu R. R. Hospital 0772356 922 [email protected] Patricia Box 758 Gulu Jinja Hospital, Lanyero Margaret 0772 461 025 [email protected] Box 43 Jinja Mulago Hospital Mwesigye Jonas 0772 418 398 [email protected] Box 7051, Kampala Nakaggo Ruth Kamwokya Medical Centre 0712 672 630 [email protected] Nakalungi Stella Victoria Medical Centre 0782 125 099 Nakalyango Annet 0712 386 757 [email protected] Grace Nakidde Susan Mildmay, 0772 479 805 [email protected] Wesonga Box 8177, Kampala Ndagire Irene IHK , Box 8177, Kampala 0782 185 587 [email protected] Kabale R.R Hospital. Niragire Fidel 0782 486 268 Box 7 Kabale Ntambi Moses Kiwoko Hospital, Luwero 0782 667 879 [email protected] Mulago Hospital Ntege Sam 0712 936 216 Box 7051, Kampala Mulago Hospital Nyati Mallon 0772 430 337 [email protected] Box 7051, Kampala Okeny Francis Bask Box 160, Gulu 0774 400 448 [email protected] Kitgum Government johnsonnyekooloya@gmail. Oloya Johnson Nyeko 0782 392 435 Hospital, Box 15, Kitgum com Nsambya Hospital Omanyo Beth 0782 517 497 [email protected] Box 7146, Kampala Paramedical School, Omere Hellen 0782 850 561 Box 34025 Kampala Omella Pascal Box 7170, Kampala 0772 955 589 Nebbi Hospital Onegi Peter Rubanga 0752 814 371 Box 3 Nebbi

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Physiotherapist contact list in Uganda NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE E-MAIL Anaka Hospital, Otiti Paul 0775 978 058 [email protected] Box 1074, Gulu Sebbanja Peter Box 16663, Wandegeya. 0752 644 511 [email protected] Sendagala Idah Mengo Hospital [email protected] Paramedical School, Ssempuuma Robet 0714 687 089 [email protected] Box 34025 Kampala Bududa Hospital, Tenywa Dauson 0782 967 549 [email protected] Box 807 Tibenda Herbert 0774 458 756 Mulago Hospital Tumusiime Victoria 0712 809 717 Box 7051, Kampala Kabale R.R Hospital. Twinomotsiko Jovia 0772 867 069 Box 7 Kabale Nsambya Hospital Waako Ceasarine 0772 435 068 [email protected] Box 7146, Kampala Mbale R.R Hospital, Waisana Richard 0712 425 476 [email protected] Box 921, Mbale. Nakaseke Hospital, Wakaisuka Samuel 0702 377 524 Box 1022, Nakaseke.

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Mission : To eradicate neglected clubfeet in Uganda Target group : Children below 3 months Disability category : Mobility /physical Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : All districts of Uganda Services offered: Teaching medical students, paramedics and nurses treatment of the children. Research/data collection. Support supervision to the other clubfoot clinics in Uganda, such as regional referral hospitals, district hospitals and NGOs. Other affiliated organisations : Uganda Sustainable Clubfoot Care Project – USCCP. Children Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Unit – CORU. Makerere University Kampala. University Of British Columbia. Rotary Ministry Of Health.

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Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : All over Uganda Services offered: Out patient services -Monday to Friday mornings in patient services Monday to Friday Community based services, Home based therapy. Other affiliated organisations : District And Regional Referral Hospitals In Uganda Faith- based And Private Hospitals In Kampala

Organisation name: Mulago Paramedical Schools: School Of Physiotherapy Physical address : Upper/Old Mulago Postal address : 34025, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0414541180 Mission : To produce well trained and competent paramedical cadres to provide quality health service in Uganda Target group : “A” level leavers Disability category : Mobility /physical, Epilepsy If others, please specify Medical Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Referral and district hospitals Services offered: Training supervising students Other affiliated organisations : All Regional Physiotherapy Centres I.e. Gulu, Mbale, Mbarara, Arua Hospitals

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The Deaf-blind KABALORE

KAMPALA

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Telephone no. : 0782395957, 0774854270, 0772681864 Mission : Provide effective sign language interpretation services Target group : The general public and the deaf Disability category : Deaf, Deaf /blind, Hard of hearing, The Hearing Community Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Country wide, Wherever sign language is being used Services offered: Sign language interpretation services Other affiliated organisations : Uganda National Association Of The Deaf

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MASAKA

MPIGI

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Chapter 4

Directory for Children’s Services

CHILDREN

HOIMA

Organisation name: Uganda Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities- Hoima Physical address : C/O USDC; HOIMA Telephone no. : 0755201191 Mission : To work towards giving a voice to the voiceless and ultimately uplift their quality of life. Target group : All age and sex groups Disability category : Mental illness, Learning disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : All Sub-counties In Hoima District Services offered: Mobilisation and sensitization of Caregivers Other affiliated organisations : Other organisations

JINJA

Organisation name: Uganda Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities - Jinja Physical address : DOHS offices Jinja Postal address : 1051, Jinja Email : [email protected] Website: www.upacled.org Telephone no. : 0414320374, 256752443322 Mission: Voice the concerns of the voiceless by providing a better life for children with learning disabilities Target group : Children with intellectual disabilities and their parents/ caregivers

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Disability category: Learning Disability. Level of operation : District. Areas/Districts of operation : Jinja District and her Sub-counties Services offered: Advocating for improved quality of lives of children with learning disabilities, capacity building among parents/ caregivers and CWLDS; in psychosocial counselling, stimulation and care outreaches at grass-roots level Other affiliated organisations: USDC Jinja Parents Support Group, Epilepsy Support Association Jinja Disability Union, Christian Children’s Fund.

KABALE

Organisation name: Kabale District Local Government Physical address Directorate Of Education And Sports; Special Needs Education, Makanga Hill Postal address : 5, Kabale Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772452094 Mission : Quality education for all Target group : 0-17 years; males and females Disability category : Low vision Blind, Hard of hearing, Deaf, Epilepsy, Mental illness, Learning, Mobility /Physical disability Services offered: Educational Assessment, Identification of Disabilities, Referrals to relevant institutions, Recommend teachers to go for special needs training, Inspecting and monitoring government schools/institutions, Advocating for disability inclusive planning and implementation, Sensitisation and mobilisation on education for PWDs

Organisation name: Special Needs Education Centre-SNEC Postal address : 5, Kabale Telephone No. : 0774044581, 0772452094 Mission : To empower children living with special needs or mental disability by providing an education curriculum dedicated and tailored to their needs so that they might develop to their highest potential Target group : school going group Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : South-West Region and part of Rwanda

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KABAROLE Organisation name: Kabarole District Local Government Department of Education (Special Needs Education Section) Physical address : MUCWA Postal address : 38 Fort Portal Telephone no. : 0772578238 Mission : Improving the quality of life for all people in the district Target group : 0-18yrs Disability category : All disability categories: Epilepsy, Hard of hearing, Deaf, Mobility /physical, Learning disability, Low vision, Blind, Intellectual Disability. Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation Schools Services offered: Inclusive Education Other affiliated organisations : St. Peters and Paul Primary Schools, Canon Apollo Demonstration School, Good Shepherd Special School. reas/districts of operation : Kabale, Rukungiri, Ntungamo, parts of Rwanda. services offered: Sign language for the deaf, Modified teaching methods for children with mental retardation, Self-help skills, Introduction to vocational training, Mobility rehabilitation Other affiliated organisations : Kabale District Local Government, Foundation of Persons With Disabilities, Uganda National Association of the Deaf, Uganda National Institute of Special Education- Kyambogo University.

KABERAMAIDO

Organisation name: Kaberamaido District Union of PWDs Physical address : Kaberamaido Town Council, Kaberamaido Town Postal Address : 106, Kaberamaido Telephone nos : 0774181084, 0752275175, 0772038000 Mission: To empower PWDs through skills training, economic empowerment, lobbying and networking Target group : All persons with disabilities. Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : All Sub-counties of Kaberamaido District Services offered: Economic empowerment, Skills training, Lobbying and advocacy Other affiliated organisations : -

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KAMPALA

Organisation name: Action to Positive Change in PWDs Physical address : Nalwewuba lc1 zone, Mulago II Parish postal address : 12305, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772449852 Mission : To resolve the plight of disabled children mainly target group: 3-18 years Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Kawempe Division, Kampala District services offered: Basic education, Vocational training, Mobility aids Vocational. Other affiliated organisations : NUDIPU, DENIVA, ICYE

Organisation name: AVSI Physical address : Plot 1119, Gaba Road Postal address : 6785, Kampala Email : [email protected] Website : www.avsi.org Telephone no. : 0772363998 Mission : To support human development in developing countries with special attention to education and the promotion of the dignity of every human person according to catholic social teaching Target group: 0-18 years, boys and girls Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : 26 Districts of Uganda Services Offered: Education, Health care, Food security and nutrition, Economic strengthening, Recreational activities, Psychosocial care support. Other affiliated organisations : Meeting Point, Kitgum, Hoima, Kampala and Internationally

Organisation name: Kampala School for Physically Handicapped Physical address : Plot 63a, Balintuma Road; Mengo Postal address : 14278, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0414272128

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Mission : To educate, rehabilitate and equip physically handicapped children for self reliance and development target group : 6-27 year olds, male and female Disability category : Epilepsy, Hard of hearing, Learning disability, Low vision, Mobility/physical. If others, please specify : Autism, Brittle Bone and Spinal Bifida Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Nation wide Services offered: Primary setting. Normal vocational setting with pottery, leather work, crafts, tie-dye making, tailoring, agriculture and poultry. Therapy sessions - both occupational and physiotherapy Other affiliated organisations : None

Organisation name: Kireka Home for the Mentally Handicapped Physical address : Kireka-Kamuli C, Kira Town Council Postal Address : 11627, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0392828806, 0772454356 Mission :Mission: To promote integration of the mentally handicapped in community life so that they become self reliant, constructive and a productive sector of society Target group : Children between 6 and 15 years, boys and girls Disability category : Mobility /physical, Epilepsy, Learning disability, Mental Retardation. Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Located in Wakiso District, the home caters for children all over Uganda Services offered: Educational Programmes Other affiliated organisations : None

Organisation name: Mengo and Guluddene Units for Mentally Retarded Children Physical address : Mengo Hospital, Occupational Therapy Department Postal address : 7161, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0712812240 Mission : To provide excellent suitable health services that bear witness to Christ Target group : Children between 8 months and 18 years Disability category : Learning disability, Epilepsy. Level of operation : National

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Areas of operation : Mengo and Guluddene (Kiwenda) Services offered: Assessment services and early stimulation center. A day facility/school and boarding school for mentally handicapped children. Other affiliated organisations : Guluddene Unit For Mentally Retarded Children

Organisation name: L’arche Uganda Limited Physical address : Plot 387, Busega Kampala-Masaka Rd. Kitaka Zone Lc. 1 Postal Address : 14095, Mengo, Kampala Email : [email protected] Website : www.larche.org Telephone no. : 0414270234, 0414270579 Mission : Including people with developmental disabilities in community life Target group : Children and young adults with mental or developmental disabilities who are total orphans and, or those living in difficult environments. Disability category Mental illness, Epilepsy, Learning disability, Level of operation: Community Areas/districts of operation : Busega-Rubaga Division, Kampala District Services offered: Family home for those abandoned and rejected physically. Occupational therapy. Spiritual and psychosocial support to families and care givers. Skills training in animal keeping, vegetable growing and craft making Other affiliated organisations : None

Organisation name: Mengo Hospital, Occupational Therapy Department Physical address : Postal Address : 7161, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : To provide excellent suitable health services that bear witness to Christ Target group : Children between 8 months and 18 years Disability category : Learning disability , Epilepsy Level of operation : National Areas of operation : Mengo and Guluddene (Kiwenda) Services offered: Assessment services, an early stimulation center a day facility/school for mentally handicapped children a boarding school for mentally handicapped children Other affiliated organisations : Guluddene Unit For MR Children

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Organisation name: Sight-savers International Physical address : Ground Floor, East African Development Bank, 4 Nile Avenue Postal address : 21249, Kampala Email : [email protected] Website : www.sightsavers.org Telephone no. : 256 414 230299 Mission : To eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people Target group : Visually impaired children (0-18), Blind adults Disability category : Blind, Deaf /blind, Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Hoima, Masindi, Kibaale, Buliisa, Jinja, Mayuge, Iganga, Kamuli, Kaliro, Namutumba, Bugiri, Soroti, Kumi, Kaberamido, Bukedea, Amuria, Katakwi. Services offered: Support District Local Governments to implement comprehensive eye services integrating eye care, Special Needs Education (SNE) and Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR).

Organisation name: Mulago Paediatric Neuro Clinic Physical address : Old Mulago, Former Ward 15, Pidc Clinic Postal Address : Dept Of Paediatrics And Child Health, P.O. Box 7072, Kampala.

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Telephone No. : 0414531875 Mission : Care for the neurologically challenged children of Uganda Target group : Children from birth to 15 years Disability category : Deaf, epilepsy, Hard of hearing, Learning disability, Blind, Deaf /blind, Low vision Mobility /physical, Autism Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Specifically Mulago National Referral Hospital Services offered: Assessment of children with neurological conditions. Referral to appropriate health providers Treatment in terms of medication or rehabilitative therapy. Other affiliated organisations : All Regional, District and Health Centres.

Organisation name: Uganda Society for Disabled Children Physical address : Kamwokya Postal Address : P.O. Box 14…., Kampala. Telephone No. : 0414531875 Mission : Care for the neurologically challenged children of Uganda Target group : Children from birth to 15 years Disability category : Deaf, epilepsy, Hard of hearing, Learning disability, Blind, Deaf /blind, Low vision Mobility /physical, Autism Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Specifically Mulago National Referral Hospital Services offered: Assessment of children with neurological conditions. Referral to appropriate health providers Treatment in terms of medication or rehabilitative therapy. Other affiliated organisations : All Regional, District and Health Centres.

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Areas/districts of operation : Arua District Services offered: Community Based Rehabilitation;  Education  Psyco Social Support  Healtn  Capacity Building of PSGs AND CRCs

Other affiliated organisations; PSGs AND CRCs

SOROTI

Organisation name: Uganda Society for Disabled Children Soroti Physical address : Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772566756 Mission : To help children with disabilities and their families t o a c c e s s r e s o u r c e s a n d o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o e n a b l e them achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. Target group : Children – 0 – 18 YEARS Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Soroti District Services offered: Community Based Rehabilitation;  Education  Psyco Social Support  Healtn  Capacity Building of PSGs AND CRCs Other affiliated organisations; PSGs AND CRcs

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Target group : Children – 0 – 18 YEARS Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Masaka District Services offered: Community Based Rehabilitation;  Education  Psyco Social Support  Healtn  Capacity Building of PSGs AND CRCs Other affiliated organisations; PSGs AND CRCs

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Organisation name: Kyazanga Parents of Disabled Children Association Physical address : Kyazanga, Bukyananganda zone, Central Parish Postal address : 614 Masaka Telephone no. : 0702 193 286, 0759 943 857, 0392 943 857 Mission : To empower children with disabilities and their families. Target group : All children and youth with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories. Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Kyazanga Subcounty Services offered: Social and medical services. Education of children in Primary, Secondary and vocational training. Other affiliated organisations : USDC, UPACLED, Sense Interanatonal.

Organisation name: Masaka District Parents Support Association for children with disabilities Physical address : Masaka Hospital USDC Office –Physio Department. Postal address : 614 Masaka Telephone no. : 0702 489 834 Mission : To empower children with disabilities and their families. Target group : All children and youth. Disability category : All categories of disabilities Level of operation : Subcounty Areas/districts of operation : Masaka District Services offered: Social and medical services. Education of children in Primary, Secondaryand vocational training. Other affiliated organisations : USDC, UPClade, Sense Interanatonal.

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KABAROLE

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MUBENDE

MBALE

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LUWERO

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them achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. Target group : Children – 0 – 18 YEARS Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Luwero District Services offered: Community Based Rehabilitation;  Education  Psyco Social Support  Healtn  Capacity Building of PSGs AND CRCs Other affiliated organisations; PSGs AND CRCs

HOIMA

Organisation name: Hoima Network of Child Rights Clubs (HONERIC). Physical address : Within Hoima Refferal Hospital. Postal Address: P.o box 500, Hoima Telephone no. : 0782745322/0701745322 Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To improve the lives of children with special needs through participation. Target group : All Children and the Youth (0-17 yrs) Disability category : All disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Hoima district Services offered: -Enhance the participation of children especially those with disabilities in promoting their rights - and execution of their responsibilities at school, home and their communities through educative -- plays, misic dance and drama, Children learning Forum (parliament), meetings etc List of affiliates/partners: - Uganda Society for Disabled Children (USDC) - Right to play - Hoima District Union of Persons with Disabilities (HUDIPU) - World Vision

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Organisation name: Uganda Society for Disabled Children Physical address : Hoima Refferal Hospital. Postal Address: P.o box 500, Hoima Telephone no. : +256772340274 Email address and website: [email protected] Mission : To help children with disabilities and their families to access resources and opportunities to enable them achieve potential and lead fulfilling lives. Target group : All Children and the Youth (0-17 yrs) Disability category : All disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Hoima district. Services offered: . - Community based Rehabilitation; - Education - Psyco Social Support - Health - Capacity Building of PSGs AND CRC List of affiliates/partners PSGs AND CRCs

IGANGA

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Disability Rights Fund NGO Forum, Iganga Hill Preparatory School, Iganga. Deaf Blind IDIWA Iganga

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- Income Generating activities List of Affiliates: - Iganga District NGO forum - Iganga District Network of Aids Service Organisation.

Organisation name: Bughoko Association of PWDs Physical address : Buyikwe Subcounty Nyenga. Postal address : 4629, Buyikwe Subcounty, Nyenga. Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0784 547 322 Mission : Increase public awareness on children with disabilities Target group : All Children With Disabilities (CWDs) Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Subcounty and neighbouring areas. Areas/districts of operation : Nyenga Subcounty, Buikwe District Services offered: Referral for CWDs for surgical operations and treatment; Lobby for PWDs youth for vocational training and education support; Lobby mobility and lhearing aids for deaf children,Sensitisation of parents of disabled children, Income generating activities, Other affiliated organisations : Katalemwa Cheshire Home, NUDIPU, UNAPD, CURE, Mbale Children’s Home, Lilian fonds Nsambya, USDC, UNAB, Cherub-Kiswera, Besania Mukono, UNAD, COMBRA.

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JINJA

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Organisation name: St. Ursula Special School Physical address : Musima Village Postal address : 1869, Jinja -Wanyange Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0782 522 967 / 0775 105 245 Mission : Moulding children for self reliance Target group : From 7 to 20 years, girls and boys Disability category : Learning disability, Multiple disabilities Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Jinja Eastern Services offered: Training (Activities of daily living). We teach Crafts & Arts, Behaviour, reading and writing

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SCHOOLS THAT PROVIDE SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION

CONTACT DISTRICT SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL CONTACT TEL TEL Ikwera Negri Primary Balitta-Lwogi C/U 0772305 866 Apac School Luwero Primary School Kalasa Mixed day Ikwera Primary & Boarding Primary 0772 648 109 School School 0782 007 Katikamu Sebamala Arua Demonstration 0772 993 784 Arua 596 Primary School 0772 636 Lukomera C/U Arua Primary School 192 0782 0712 419 237 Primary School 239 298 Ediofe Girls Primary 0772 564 Luteete Mixed 0752 636 189 School 259 Primary School Eruba Primary 0753 540 Luwero Boys 0772 591 643/ School 566 Primary School 0772670 315 Mvara Senior 0712 699 Nsawo C/U Primary

Secondary School 866 School 0772 852 Bumbo Primary Liria Primary School 0782 463 878 859 Manafa School Waluwerere Primary 0772 350 Busumbu Primary 0782 081 839 Bugiri School 526 School 0777 082 Magale Girls York Primary School 0782 384 797 151 Boarding School Bushenyi Centre for 0782 803 Africian Families Disabled Children- 0772 854 138 Bushenyi 531 Masaka Support Services Ruhandagazi 0782 339 Misanvu Dem. Ishekye Unit for the 973 0751 Special Needs 0782 629 896 Handicapped 339 973 Education Unit Rugazi Central 0772 959 St. Mark VII unit for 0772 662 684 Primary School 737 the Deaf Bwanda Laroo Primary Bokwe Primary 0782 723 428 Gulu School Masindi School Gulu Primary School Kamurasi Dem. 0774 524 076 Annex for the Blind School Gulu Prisions Masindi Centre for 0772 364 693 Primary School the Handicapped St. Bernadettas ST Joseph Primary Parents Primary 0774 457 583 Hoima Mbale School Gangama School St. Ludovico’s Kitana 0782 455 Nauyo Primary 0772 566 172 Primary School 047 School Bishop Willis Dem. 0712 868 Mbarara Mixed 0772 933 793 Iganga Primary School 496 Mbarara Primary School Rustya Primary 0782 661 Isingiro School 601

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SCHOOLS THAT PROVIDE SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION

CONTACT DISTRICT SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL CONTACT TEL TEL 0752 655 St. Hellens Primary Buckley High School 0772 670 052 833 School Spire road Primary 0772 389 Bishop Stuart 0772 121 738 Jinja School 365 St. Ursula Primary 0782 522 Tukore Invalids 0772 369 843 School 967 Primary School Walukuba West Kasambya Unit for 0782 440 082 Primary School Mubende the Blind Wanyange Primary Mukono Bishop

School Mukono West Primary School Hornby High School 0782 007 Salaama Children’s 0772 684 832 Kabale Junior 596 Care Centre Hornby High School 0772 444 Seeta C/U Primary

Secondary 968 School Canon Apollo Dem. 0772 676 Sir Apollo Kagwa SS 0772 413 092 Kabalore Primary School 640 Nazigo St Peters and Moyo Primary 0772 330 St.Paul Primary School Annex for 0782 400 954 107 Moyo School the Blind Rustya Primary 0782 661 Butambala School

School 601 Mpigi for the Deaf Kampala School Kakubansiri C/U for Physically Kampala Primary School Handicapped Kyambogo College Kibibi C/U Primary

School School Mulago School for 0772 613 Nkozi Dem. School the Deaf 625 Uganda School for Angal Girls Primary 0772 554 042 the deaf Nebbi School Wandegeya Muslim 0752 630 Paida Dem. School 0782 071 230 Primary School 998 Kiwolera Army 0754 225 Pajobi Primary 0782 882 442 Kamuli Primary School 581 School St. kizito Annex for Rwera Mixed 0772 185 554 the blind Ntungamo Primary School St. Gemma Amanang Primary Kabuwoko Girls Kapchorwa School Rakai Primary School Chemwania Primary Nyakibaale Lower 0772 892 908 School Rukungiri Primary School Kinyamasike Primary 0774 283 Budadiri Girls 0772 635 734 Kasese School 941 Sironko primary School

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SCHOOLS THAT PROVIDE SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION

CONTACT DISTRICT SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL CONTACT TEL TEL Mpondwe Primary Fr. Hilders Primary 0772 983 811 0782 157 174 School Soroti School Rukoki Model 0772 382 Nakatunya Primary 0754 957 224 Primary School 256 School Bishop Rwakaikara 0772 858 Onyakai Primary 0777 265 717 Kibaale SNE Unit 178 School St. Thereza Bujuni 0782 359 Primary School 691 St. Francis Primary St Kizito Primary 0782 677 School for the Blind, 0772 604 825 School Kakumiro 251 Madera St. Francis St. Thereza Bujuni 0782 359 Secondary School 0772 824 253 Primary School 691 for the Blind, Madera Kateera Bikiira 0774 170 Agola Primary

Kiboga Primary School 042 Tororo School Kisoro Dem Primary Agururu Primary 0772 592 190 Kisoro School School Lomukura Primary Merikit Unit Primary

Kotido School School0782 255 739 0772 419 Entebbe Children Ngora High School Kumi 746 Wakiso Welfare Unit Hassan Tourabi Ngora School school Education 0772 534 611 for the Deaf Centre (HTEC) Bweyogerere P/S Kireka Home for Kinyinya Primary 0782 993 the physically Kyenjojo School 993 Handicapped Kiteezi Centre for Nancy School for the Disabled Primary Lira the Deaf School St. Mary Gorreti Wakiso SSS for the Ngetta Girls Primary Deaf School Geya Primary 0774 896 934 Yumbe School

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KAMULI

MBALE

Organisation name: Cure Children’s Hospital Of Uganda Physical address : Plot 97-105, Bugweri Road. Mbale Postal Address : 903, Mbale Email : [email protected]

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Website : www.cureinternational.org Telephone no. : 0454435356, 0454435273 Mission : Transforming the lives of children with disabilities and their families, in the developing world, through medical and spiritual healing Target group : Children (0-18) with paediatric neuro-surgical conditions If others, please specify : Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Level of operation : National If others, please specify : The only paediatric neuro-surgical hospital in Uganda Services offered: A diagnostic centre consultations laboratory services ct scans surgeries physiotherapy

MBARARA

Organisation name: Department of Education, Mbarara Local Government Physical address : Mbarara District Local Government Postal address : 1, Mbarara Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0752622058 Target group : School going age Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Mbarara District Services offered: Assessment, Educational placement, Referral, Games and sports Other affiliated organisations : St. Hellen;s Unit for the Blind, Tukore Primary School for the Mentally Retarded and Physically Handicapped, Mbarara Mixed for Mentally Retarded , Inclusive Bishop Stuart Demonstration. School with Mentally Retarded, Children Rutsya Primary School; Isingiro District, St Peter;s Secondary School Katukuru.

Organisation name: Parents Association for Support of Intellectual Disabilities (PACIDIC) Physical address : Kamonkoli Village, Kamonkoli Parish, Kamonkoli Sub- County, Budaka District Postal address : 2696, Mbale Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0774399400 Mission : To sensitise the community and the government on the rights of these people.

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Target group : Children with intellectual disabilities and their parents/ caregivers Disability category : Learning disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Budaka District Services offered: Solicit support for intellectually disabled children, Mobilise and sensitise parents and communities to know how to live with CWLDS and support them, Mobilise clients for income generating groups. Other affiliated organisations : None

MPIGI

Organisation name: Uganda Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities- Mpigi Physical address : Kampala-Butambala Road, Mpigi Town Postal Address : 123 Mpigi Telephone No. : 0782011969 Mission : To work for the improvement of quality of life of children with intellectual disabilities in Uganda Target group : All caretakers and children with disabilities Disability category : Learning disability Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Mpigi District Services offered: HIV/AIDS support programmes, Sensitisation of parents of CWDs, Capacity building, Advocacy and lobbying, Care and stimulation, Trainning income generating activities. Other affiliated organisations : Mpigi District Union of PWDs AIDS Network-Mpigi, World Vision, Kamengo Hunger Project, NGO Forum Blind- Mpigi

MUBENDE

Organisation name: Children And Wives Of Disabled Soldiers Association (CAWODISA) Physical address 1st and 2nd Phase Buildings, 2nd Link Road to Mudende- Fort Portal Highway; Mubende Town Council Postal Address : 234 Mubende Uganda Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 256 464 444420, 256 772 688559, 256 772 655437 Mission : To restore hope and confidence in the families of disabled soldiers and to prepare their way to a positive future

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Target group : Children and wives of soldiers with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Regional. Amy special areas (Military rehabilitation centre)

Areas/districts of operation : Army special areas in Mubende and Kiboga Services offered: Vocational training and skills development, Adult literacy, Adolescent reproductive health and rights. HIV/AIDS as a multi sectoral-programme, Agribusiness development, Orthopaedic support, Entrepreneurship development, Community and resettlement awareness programmes.

WAKISO

Organisation name: Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services in Uganda Physical address : Entebbe Road, Kisubi Postal Address: Box 46, Kisubi, Uganda Telephone no. : +256 414 320 111, +256 414 320 141, +256 777 100 635, E-mail : [email protected] Website: www.corsu.or.ug Mission : To reduce the effects of impairment by providing surgery, rehabilitation and follow up, so that disability is significantly reduced to enhance quality of life. Target group : All people who have acquired disabilities with focus to children. Disability category : Physical disabilities, Visual Impairments. Level of operation : Eastern Africa Region including Southern Sudan. Areas/districts of operation : All Districts through established partnerships including Cheshire Homes of Katalemwa-Kampala, Nkokonjeru- Mukono and Butiru-Mbale. OURS –Mbarara, Kumi Hospital and CBR-Kumi, Kagondo Hospital and CBR-Kasese, Benedictine Eye Hospital, Namutamba Rehabilitation Centre-Mityana, CHERUB Rehabilitation Centre-Mukono, Uganda Society for Disabled Children-Kampala, Matani Hospital-Moroto, North Kigezi Diocece, Liliane Fonds, Kagondo Hospital-Tanzania, Bunia CBR-DRC, Usuratuna -Southern Sudan. Services offered: Rehabilitation Hospital with Orthopaedic surgery, Plastic Surgery and other specialities. Community-based Rehabilitation (CBR) in Kampala and Wakiso Districts. Co- ordination and networking with other partners in Uganda. Special programmes for clubfoot and clefts. Training Centre for professionals and specialists. Other affiliated organisations : CBM (Main Funding Organisation)

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Organisation name: Komo Centre for Understanding Autism Physical address : Plot 5, George Lwanga Close; Lunnyo, Entebbe Postal address : 422, Entebbe Email : [email protected] Website : www.komocentre.tripod.com Telephone no. : 0414372844 Mission : Improve the quality of life of children affected by Autism Target group : 1-13 year old boys and girls If others, please specify : Children with Autism (Development Disability) Level of operation : Community Areas/districts of operation Entebbe Municipality Services offered: Recreation centre for children with autism, Counselling and guidance for parents/guardians and siblings, Day-care/ nursery facility for non-autistic children Other affiliated organisations : None

Organisation name: The Uganda Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities Physical address : Entebbe, off Lugard Avenue opposite Naro Postal Address : 191, Entebbe Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0414320374 /0772473606 Mission : To work for the improvement of the quality of life of parents and children with intellectual disabilities in Uganda Target group : Parents And Children With Intellectual Disabilities Disability category : Learning disability Level of operation : National District, Sub-county Areas/districts of operation : Kabarole, Kamwenge, Masaka, Pallisa, Kiboga, Tororo, Kyenjojo, Mpigi, Hoima, Mayuge, Luweero, Jinja, Masindi, Kamuli, Mbarara, Wakiso, Mbale, Iganga and Arua.

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Chapter 5

Directory for Women’s services

JINJA

Organisation name: Jinja Foundation of women with Disabilities (JIFOUD) Physical address : Plot 1, Alidina Village Intebantu (SCINDIA) Road Postal address : C/O Jinja Central Division; 720 Jinja Email : - Telephone no. : 0775 104 634 Mission : - Target group : women with disabilities, Children with disabilities, Parents/ guardians of children with disabilities. Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Jinja District, Mostly Jinja Municipality. Services offered: Counselling, CBR services, Capacity building, Development projects, Mobilisation of disabled women and parents/ guardians of children with disabilities Other affiliated organisations : Jinja District Union. NUDIPU, Community-based organisations in Jinja District, Jinja District Union.

KABAROLE

Organisation name: Kabarole District Disabled Women Association (KADDIWA) Physical address : West Division Fort Portal Municipality Telephone no. : 0772840864 Mission : To improve the living standards of women with disabilities Target group : 0-70yrs women Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Kabarole Services offered: Mobilisation, Sensitisation

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Other affiliated organisations : None

KABALE

Organisation name: Kabale Association Of Women With Disabilities Physical address : Central Division Makanga; Central Ward, Kabale Postal address : 774, Kabale Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772964872 Target group : Girls, women and parents of PWDs Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : All 20 sub-counties services offered: Mobilisation, Sensitisation, Trainning in advocacy and IGA other affiliated organisations : All 20 Sub-counties in Kabale

KAMPALA

Organisation name: Disabled Women’s Network and Resource Organisation In Uganda – (DWNRO). Physical address : ACORD Building; Kabalagala-Gaba Road, Nsambya Postal address : 3454, Kampala Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0414267532 Mission : Contributing to an environment which will lead to equality and equity of opportunities for women and girls with disabilities Target group : Women and girls with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : National Services offered: Research, Legislative advocacy, Capacity building Other affiliated organisations : None

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Website : www.nuwodu.org.ug Mission : To promote social, cultural, economic and political advancement of girls and women with disabilities through advocacy for their effective participation in development Target group : Women and girls with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories√ Level of operation : National Areas/districts of operation : Operates in 27 districts spread in the four regions of Uganda8. Services offered: Advocacy and lobbying, Capacity building, Information collection and dissemination, Institutional development. Other affiliated organisations : Tororo, Sironko, Busia, Jinja, Kamuli, Soroti, Kumi and Bugiri , Gulu, Apac, Lira, Arua, Moyo, Masindi, Kabale, Kisoro, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Rukungiri, Bushenyi Mubende, Rakai, Luwero, Masaka, Wakiso, Kayunga, Mpigi

KAMULI

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Telephone no. : 0712379540 Mission : To transform the knowledge, attitude and skills of women with disabilities from a disadvantaged to a productive group by offering equal opportunities in the social, economic and political spheres of life. Target group : Girls and women with disabilities. Disability category : All disability categories. Level of operation : District Areas/Districts of operation : 18 Sub-counties of Kamuli District Services offered: Capacity Building, Lobbying and advocacy, Networking and collaborating with other partners and service providers. Mobilising WWDs and training them in basic life skills, Economic empowerment, Reproductive Health and HIV/ AIDS. Other affiliated organisations : Integrated Disabled Women\s Activities - Iganga Kamuli Network for AIDS Service Organisations.

KOTIDO

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IGANGA

MPIGI

Organisation name: Mpigi District Union Of PWDs - MDDU Physical address : Mpigi District Administration ; Disability Resource Centre Postal address : 272, Mpigi Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0782570133 Mission : To co-ordinate and facilitate development programmes for equalisation of PWDs in society. Target group : All persons with Disabilities Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Mpigi District Services offered: HIV/AIDS Support Programmes, Advocacy and lobbying for PWDs, Capacity building, Income generating activities, Conflict resolution and Management. Other affiliated organisations : UPACLED, Mpigi District AIDS Network, Mpigi Associations of the Deaf, Blind and Women with Disabilities, NGO Forum Mpigi.

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Organisation name: Mpigi District Women with Disabilities Association - MPWDA Physical address : Office of Pwds or Resource Center-Mpigi Postal address : 272, Mpigi Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 0772445584 Mission : To co-ordinate WWDs activities in the district for their self reliance. Target group : Girls and women with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : District Areas/districts of operation : Mpigi District Services offered: Education of girls with disabilities, Formation of WWD groups, Lobbying and advocacy for WWDs HIV/AIDS, STIS sensitisation Other affiliated organisations : Mpigi AIDS Network, Associations of the Deaf and Blind in Mpigi, NGO Forum-Mpigi, Papula Paper at the Equator.

MUBENDE

Organisation name: Children and Wives of Disabled Soldiers Association (CAWODISA) Physical address 1st and 2nd Phase Buildings, 2nd link road to Mudende-Fort Portal Highway; Mubende Town Council Postal address : 234 Mubende Uganda Email : [email protected] Telephone no. : 256 464 444420, 256 772 688559, 256 772 655437 Mission : To restore hope and confidence in the families of disabled soldiers and to prepare their way to a positive future Target group : Children and wives of soldiers with disabilities Disability category : All disability categories Level of operation : Others If others, please specify : Army special areas (Military Rehabilitation Centre) Areas/districts of operation : Army special areas in Mubende and Kiboga Services offered: Vocational training and skills development, Adult literacy, Adolescent reproductive health and rights, HIV/AIDS as a multi sectoral-programme, Agribusiness development, Orthopaedic support, Entrepreneurship development, Community and resettlement, Awareness programmes. Other affiliated organisations : Not Yet Developed

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260 This Directory has been compiled by WIND Consult Limited for USDC.