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National Council for Person with Disabilities

About NCPD

Our Vision and Mission

Working together to promote equality, accessibility, empowerment and full participation for persons with disabilities throughout Fiji.

01 Our Vision
“Total empowerment, equal opportunities and full participation in a barrier-free environment for all persons with disabilities in Fiji, and that a fully and truly inclusive society becomes a reality.”
Our Mission

Building an inclusive and barrier-free Fiji

NCPD works collaboratively with persons with disabilities, government, civil society, development partners and the private sector to advance disability rights and inclusion.

01

Collaboration and partnership

To facilitate the process of creating a barrier-free society through collective collaboration and partnership with all stakeholders.

02

Rights and obligations

To ensure that government ministries, statutory authorities, local government, the corporate sector and civil society organisations meet their legislative, constitutional and international obligations towards persons with disabilities in Fiji.

03

Strong national affiliates

To organise and continue strengthening national affiliates through democratic, gender-balanced and cross-disability based processes.

04

Development and opportunity

To partner with development agencies and governments towards equal opportunities and full participation of persons with disabilities in their own development and in the development of their communities.

05

A fully inclusive society

To work in partnership with government, civil society and corporate entities to create a fully and truly inclusive society.

Our Commitment

Nothing about persons with disabilities without them

NCPD is committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities participate meaningfully in the decisions, policies and programmes that affect their lives.

Equality Dignity Accessibility Participation
Our Future Focus

Creating opportunities and removing barriers

Skills and training

Expanding training and development opportunities for persons with disabilities.

Employment

Creating pathways to meaningful and inclusive employment opportunities.

Health and wellbeing

Supporting improved access to medical services and appropriate healthcare.

Mobility and accessibility

Promoting accessible facilities, public places and community participation.

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