NPSPD
ABOUT
The nature and role of NPSPD The National Parents Society of Persons with Disability (NPSPD), founded in 1976, is an organization which caters for the needs of people with disability and their families. It is a leader in bringing forth disability issues to the public domain and engages in discussion with all parties who have at heart the interests of people with disability. NPSPD is a founder member of: Dar il-Kaptan (1st respite home),
LAND (Living Ability, Not Disability) a voluntary group for youths and leisure
Autism Parents’ Association.
It organizes social activities for its members and has good and strong working relationships with the authorities and with professionals. NPSPD has been a registered a Voluntary Organization (VO) since 2009. Among its main aims, the NPSPD strives to be:
SERVICES
a think tank on disability issues a pressure group a mover for change, and a promoter for inclusion at all levels In its overall approach, inspiration and actions.
NPSPD: believes in the right to life believes in equal opportunities for all adheres to the social model over the medical model considers education and training at all levels to people with disability as priorities,
promotes and monitors accessibility. In its mission, NPSPD deals with all the following stakeholders:
NGOs,Civil Society,Service Providers, Legislators, Church Educators,Society,Government,Family,Professionals,Employers
Throughout the many years from its inception, NPSPD has always been at the forefront lobbying to safeguard the rights of parents of people with disability, especially those parents whose children cannot represent themselves, people with disabilities themselves irrespective of the impairment families of people with disability. Our interest is to work in collaboration with anyone who is truly committed to work in the best interest of the person with disability and their families. Current issues we are involved in currently are: Amendments to the IVF Act
Work Life Balance
Community Support
Children’s Guarantee
Inclusion at all levels of Education
Carer’s Pension/Leave/Family Friendly Measures
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