List of civil society organization, research institutions, academic institutions and
government entities working on or have programmes on disabilities, with a
description of what the organization or institution does, address and contact details.
1. I have attached more about 5 research papers/reports on disability.
2. List of Civil Society Organisation, Research Institutions and Government Entities
2.1 The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD)
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) is a not-for-profit making human rights
organisation of, and for persons with disabilities that works to promote inclusion, participation,
access, and the mainstreaming of issues of critical concern of citizens with disabilities in the
programmes and activities of state and non-state institutions. It works to educate, support and
empower persons with disabilities and their families to maximize their potential.
Address - No 3, Salvation Road off Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria
Contact Details- 08051977606, 08023411925, 09057896888
Email Contact-
[email protected]2.2 Open Doors for Special Learners
Open Doors for Special Learners is an NGO that provides quality education, vocational training,
speech and language therapy and physiotherapy for children and youths with intellectual
disabilities. They also provide opportunities for children and youths with disabilities to develop
literary skills.
Address – Open Doors Special Education Centre off Liberty Boulevard in Giring Jos, Plateau
State, Nigeria.
Contact Details- 08034534990
Email Contact-
[email protected].
2.3 Leonard Cheshire Foundation Nigeria
Leonard Cheshire Disability (Nigeria) registered with the Corpoate Affairs Commission as a
charitable Non Governmental Organization (NGO) under the name LIEPO Cheshire Disability
Homes. L (Lagos), I (Ibadan), E (Enugu), P (Port Harcourt), O (Orlu). LIEPO is the convenient
acronym formed from the initials of the five Cheshire facilities in Lagos, Ibadan, Enugu, Port
Harcourt, Orlu. The Aim of LIEPO is to help people with disabilities participate fully in the
society through acquisition of education and vocational training.
Address- Leipo Cheshire Disability Homes, National Secretariat Cheshire Premises, Polytechnic
Sango-Eleyele Road, P.O Box 1425 Dugbe, Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria.
Contact details- 08023841667, 08081963330, 08055200279
E-mail-
[email protected]2.4 FENRAD Nigeria
FENRAD ‘s mission is to promote and protect the interest of vulnerable groups and the
environment in order to ensure sustainable development. They also conduct applied legal
research, provide advocy support and facilitate civil society coordination and mobilization.
Address- Plot 101 Jubilee Road, 2nd Floor, Front, Abia State, Nigeria.
Contact details- 08033383708, 09097719926, 07062949232.
2.5 Christoffel Bliden Mission (CBM) Maidugri, Nigeria
CBM has been working with partners in Nigeria since 1968, preventing blindness, improving
health and helping people with disabilities go to school, earn a living, access health
care/rehabilitation and secure respect in their communities.
Address- 15BB, Ojomu Road (formerly Ruxton) Ikoyi Lagos, Nigeria.
Contact- +23414615886, +23417368797
Email
[email protected]2.6 National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria (NHRC)
National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria protects persons with disabilities and promotes
the non-discrimination of persons with disabilities.
Address- No 19 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B 444 Garki, Abuja Nigeria.
Contact details- +2348077091123, +2348077091124, 092908634.
Email [email protected]
2.7 Rehabilitation International in Nigeria (RI)
Rehabilitation International in Nigeria is a global organization and network that empowers
person with disabilities and provides sustainable solution towards achieving a more inclusive and
accessible society for them.
Mailing address United Nations Plaza Office 422 Newyork 10017, USA
Email
[email protected]2.8 Plateau State Commission on Disability
Plateau State Commission on Disability addresses the plight of persons with disabilities. it is a
government agency that solicits technical support and partnership for Plateau State Disability
Rights Commission.
Address- Plateau state ICT Development Agency, New Government House, Rayfield Jos,
Plateau State.
Contact- Plateau state Information and Communication Development Agency, The office of the
Governor, Jos, Plateau state. Phone +2349097412224
2.9 Lagos State Office on Disability Matters
Lagos State Office on Disability Matters has the following responsibilities among others,
advocacy, public enlightenment and reorientation of the public. Registration and coordination of
associations of persons with disabilities in Lagos state as well as establishment of a persons with
disabilities database to ensure proper planning. Collaborating with ministries, parastatals, and
corporate bodies in respect of building accessibility, government policies, programs and
activities. Partnering with international organizations and issuance of directives and guidelines
for education and social development of persons with disabilities.
Address- L Block, Behind Ministry of Justice, The Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja
Contact details- +2348027505108, +2349084568180, +2348027580201
Email
[email protected].
3.0 International School of Disability Studies (ISDS)
International School of Disability Studies is a centre for learning in Nigeria that provides
academic training and research opportunities for people interested in intellectual and
developmental disabilities. Their core objective is to improve care standards, and enhance the
quality of life of people with disabilities in Nigeria.
Address- 39 Gade Street Gwarimpa Abuja Nigeria
E-mail- [email protected]
Other Institutions that deliver quality education, and carry out research and training for people
interested in special education studies are:
University of Jos, Plateau State Nigeria is at the forefront of computerBraille production in
Nigeri. Contact Address PMB 2084 Jos. Post Code 93001.
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State. Email- [email protected]. Contact +23428102462
Kwara State University, Malete Ilorin, Contact Address Rooms 1-4, Topmost Floor,
Administartive Building, Wing B, P.M.B. 1530. Email: [email protected].
phone +2348000000000
University of Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria. P.M.B. 1115, Phone +2348173740083. Post code
540271
University of Uyo, Akawibom, State, Nigeria. Contact Address Nwaniba Road Uyo Akawibom,
State, Nigeria. Phone +234 8146129875, +234 7017747407 Email [email protected]
Bayero University, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. P.M.B. 3011 Kano, Kano State. Phone
+23464666023 Email- [email protected]
Federal College of Education (special) Oyo, Oyo State Nigeria P.M.B. 1089, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Phone +2348071904539, +2347036567618, +2348071904539, +2347034314543 Email
[email protected]
