Working Globally for Inclusive Development

Leonard Cheshire Disability works with over 250 independently managed disability organisations in 54 countries. Our programmes support people with disabilities and push disability up political and development agendas.

View the new report and latest journal publications on the UNECA/Leonard Cheshire Disability Conference on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Education - Indian girl pays attention in class

Education

We support access to a good quality education that meets the needs of every child with disabilities
Livelihoods - a cobbler at work in Sierra Leone

Livelihoods

Economic independence for people with disabilities is our aim
Health and rehabilitation - boy using parallel bars with physiotherapist watching

Health and rehabilitation

Our programmes build local capacity among both families and community service providers
Support for everyday living - young woman holding toddler in Asia

Support for everyday living

Mobility, transport, social activities, accessible accommodation, respite care and day services: all are included in our ongoing support programmes
Policy and campaigns - street march for disability rights in Sri Lanka

Policy and campaigns

Our campaigns promote the human rights of people with disabilities and push for disability to be higher on the international agenda
Research - young child with plaster cast on his leg, Sudan

Research

Run jointly with UCL, the Leonard Cheshire Disability and Inclusive Development Centre provides an evidence base for our programmes