Legal Action for Persons with Disabilities

WELCOME TO LAPD UGANDA

Legal Action for Persons with Disabilities Uganda (LAPD) is a non-governmental and non-profit making organization formed by lawyers with disabilities with a principle purpose of providing legal services to persons with disabilities through legal aid(counseling, advice and representation in courts of judicature),strategic litigation and advocacy. LAPD was registered with the Non-Governmental Organization Board in Kampala on the 27th November 2005 with a mandate to operate in the whole country.

LAPD works with communities, Disability organisations, persons with disabilities, the government and the general public to ensure that rights of persons with Disabilities are actualized.

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Are you a person with a disability in need of legal aid? Fill out this request form below and let us know how we may be of service

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    Have any questions? Get In Touch With Our Lawyers

    We are available 5 days a week from 8:00am to 5:00pm

    +256 775 917 656, +256 702 477 515, +256 703 494 502

    Testimonials

    John Mutumba (Not real names)From Pallisa
    Thank you for your services. i was unable to get legal support but you came to my rescue!! thank you again
    Joyce Ochola (Not real names)From Kamwokya
    Having no job made it impossible to get legal advise. thank you LAPD, you have saved my family land
    Byarunhanga Winnie (Not real names)From Muyenga
    Glory to God for LAPD Uganda. in my condition, am unable to afford most of the basics and not only legal fees. LAPD has come as a miracle, am now able to get help especially when it comes to renting premises.

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    LAPD Achievements

    LAPD has enabled over 1500 persons with disabilities attain justice through legal aid provision and this has been achieved through court representation and alternative means of dispute resolution.

    In area of public interest litigation (PIL), LAPD has handled two strategic litigation cases i.e. the case of Legal Action for Persons with Disabilities vs. Ag & Ors (Constitutional Petition No. 10 of 2010), in which LAPD petitioned for political representation rights of PWDs. LAPD has also ventured into accessibility, as seen in the case of Legal Action for Persons with Disabilities vs. Attorney General & Ors (Miscellaneous Cause No. 146 of 2011).

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    Agencies that LAPD works with

    LAPD Network

    Uganda association women lawyers (FIDA Uganda)

    Justice law and Order Sector (JLOS)

    National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU)

    National union of women with disabilities (NOWUDU)

    Legal Aid Service Providers Network (LASPNET)

    Mental Health Uganda (MHU)

    Uganda Association of the Blind (UNAB)

    Uganda National Association of the Deaf (UNAD)

    Whats going on

    LATEST NEWS & UPDATES

    Summary of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2020

    This 8 part act was created to provide for the respect and promotion of the fundamental and other human rights and freedoms of persons with disabilities; to re establish the National Council for Disability as the National Council for Persons with Disabilities;
    August 4, 2021

    Commonwealth Foundation’s support for PWDs during COVID19

    Given the disproportionate effect that COVID19 has had on PWDs, the Commonwealth Foundation in partnership with Uganda National Action of Physical Disability (UNAPD) and Austria-based NGO Light of the World to strengthen the capacity of PWD representatives to participate effectively in ongoing Covid-19 response measures
    August 4, 2021

    We are with awesome people

    MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Phone: 256 752 465469
    A committed Christian Human Rights Lawyer seeking to promote and reflect Christian values and principles and support the ethos of helping others particularly the most vulnerable

    Mrs. Christine Mulindwa Matovu

    Chairperson

    Phone: +256 772 495958
    Legal Action for persons with disabilities Uganda

    Mr. Aloysius Kiribaki

    Treasurer

    Phone: 0123-456-7890
    20 years experience as Executive Director at UNAB.. in promoting quality services adapted to the needs of person's with disabilities

    Mr. Richard Anguyo

    Vice Chairman

    Phone: +256794354435
    Member LAPD Action

    Mr. Grace Kwizera

    Member

    Partners

    Frequently Asked Questions

    FAQ’s

    General Liability and Litigation

    Attorneys in our general liability litigation practice group have extensive experience with legal and business issues including personal injury, property damage, premises liability and economic loss. Representing insurance companies, private businesses, and governmental entities, our years of experience gained through a defense-directed practice allow us to quickly and correctly analyze issues, risks, and exposures for litigation. We anticipate and vigorously defend claims for damages, including class actions and multi-party, multi-jurisdictional matters.

    Uganda Judicial System

    The right for a legal representative

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