National Commission on Disabilities

Building an Inclusive Liberia where every ability counts

National Commission on Disabilities, Liberia

Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities, One Liberia. An inclusive Liberia means equal opportunities and equal access to services, because disability is not inability.

Our Advocacy Initiatives

The standing programs of work through which the Commission advances disability rights nationwide.

Disability Rights Advocacy

  • Promoting the implementation of the National Commission on Disabilities Act of 2005.
  • Advocating for equal rights, non-discrimination, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.
  • Encouraging compliance with disability-inclusive national policies and international human rights commitments.

Public Awareness and Sensitization

  • Conducting nationwide awareness campaigns to combat stigma and discrimination.
  • Using radio programs, social media, press releases, and community outreach to educate the public on disability rights and inclusion.
  • Observing international and national disability-related commemorative days.

Stakeholder Coordination

  • Convening regular coordination meetings with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPWDs), government ministries, development partners, and civil society organizations.
  • Promoting collaborative approaches to disability-inclusive development.

Policy and Legislative Advocacy

  • Working with government institutions to mainstream disability into national policies, development plans, and sectoral programs.
  • Advocating for accessible public infrastructure, education, healthcare, transportation, and employment opportunities.

County Outreach and Community Engagement

  • Conducting nationwide assessment and acquaintance tours to engage persons with disabilities in all 15 counties.
  • Identifying challenges facing persons with disabilities and advocating for local solutions.

Leadership and Capacity Building

  • Organizing training workshops for leaders of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPWDs), county coordinators, and disability advocates.
  • Strengthening advocacy, leadership, communication, and organizational management skills.

Media Advocacy

  • Producing radio programs, public service announcements, press releases, and digital campaigns to amplify disability issues.
  • Partnering with media institutions to promote positive representation of persons with disabilities.

Education and Employment Advocacy

  • Promoting inclusive education and equal employment opportunities.
  • Advocating for scholarships, vocational training, and economic empowerment initiatives for persons with disabilities.

Strategic Partnerships

  • Collaborating with government ministries, international organizations, development partners, faith-based organizations, and the private sector to advance disability inclusion.
  • Participating in regional and international forums on disability rights and inclusive development.

Humanitarian and Social Protection Advocacy

  • Advocating for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in national social protection, humanitarian response, health, and poverty reduction programs.
  • Supporting initiatives that improve access to assistive devices and essential services.

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