Organization
Lao Disabled People's Association(LDPA)
The national peak advocacy body for people with disability in Lao PDR, established in 2001 as the country's only officially recognised disability umbrella organisation. With over 11,000 members, LDPA advocates for rights and provides services to people with disabilities across the country.
About
The Lao Disabled People's Association (LDPA) was established in 2001 as the first nationally recognised disabled peoples' organisation in Laos and remains one of the few officially registered civil society organisations in Lao PDR. It is headquartered in Vientiane Capital and has provincial branches and individual members throughout the country.
What They Do
LDPA engages in rights-based advocacy, capacity building, and partnerships with government and international organisations including ILO and UNICEF. It also supports emerging disability-specific associations for blind, Deaf, and autistic individuals under its umbrella.
Who They Serve
LDPA represents the interests of all people with disability in Lao PDR regardless of membership status, working across all disability types and all regions of the country.
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