About us

Legal Action for Persons with Disabilities Uganda (LAPD) is a Non Governmental and non profit making organization formed by lawyers with disabilities with a vision of becoming a powerful engine for human rights and legal aid in Uganda that will contribute to a Uganda free of human rights abuse among persons with Disabilities. This has been achieved through legal aid (counselling, 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.
The Head offices of LAPD are situated in Bukoto – Ntinda, Block 216, and Plot 2459 Nakawa Division Kampala District.

LAPD’s Vision, Mission and Core Values

Vision: A Uganda where persons with disabilities (PWDS) have their rights upheld with dignity and respect.

Mission: To promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities in Uganda through legal rights education, strategic litigation and legal aid to indigent people with disabilities.

Our Core Values are;
• Integrity and professionalism: LAPD will ensure that the organization has an international image and reputation and that staff professionalism is upheld in all operations.

• Equity and equality: LAPD will ensure that our interventions are valued, enjoyed and appreciated by all and that there is no discrimination on basis of ethnic background, religion, sex or age.

• Accountability and transparency: Will be transparent in all operations and accountable to all stakeholders, including beneficiaries, government, LAPD supporters and the general public.

• Respect of rule of law: Will operate within the provisions of the law in all activities and engagement with other organisations.