Persistent change and improvement can only be achieved when not only the persons with disabilities itself and the family is involved, but also the surrounding community. Attitudes within the whole community have to change to provide equal opportunities. Parent support groups and youth rights clubs are our most valuable tools to develop interventions and reduce stigma together with professionals, based on the community settings. 

NCoDP through its partners facilitates community based rehabilitation. Hospitals and health care workers are provided with resources and equipment to be able to meet the needs of persons with disabilities. Parents are trained in providing home based care and produce necessary equipment locally and cost effective. Through the network of parent support groups skills and techniques can be shared and parents can learn from each other as well as support each other. Together, they can raise awareness within the community and reduce stigma.

The youth with disabilities can only improve if attitudes towards disability change. NCoDP works through innovative approaches, making youth with disabilities and their families direct agents of change and enabling them to raise their voices. We work with other organisations and stakeholders to raise awareness in disability issues and work towards equal opportunities and rights.