Living with Disabilities in Lagos

Association for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities of Nigeria

A non-profit association representing parents, professionals, caregivers, and advocates for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on advocacy, awareness creation, and support services.

Autism Associates Nigeria

An autism NGO based at 16 Samuel Awoniyi St., Opebi Ikeja and Bode Thomas Street, Onikpan, Lagos Mainland, providing resources and support for autism.

Autism Parents Association International

A group dedicated to supporting children with autism and their families, focusing on awareness, advocacy, and community integration through activities like dance workshops and educational programs.

Benola

A cerebral palsy NGO located in Ado Rd, Eti-Osa, Lekki, Lagos, dedicated to supporting individuals with cerebral palsy.

Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD)

Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) is a Nigerian NGO promoting inclusion, access, and rights of persons with disabilities through advocacy, research, training, legal aid, and empowerment programs.

Centre for Empowerment of the Disabled (CED)

Centre for Empowerment of the Disabled supports special-need and less privileged persons through computer training, music training, motivational talks, and sign language classes.

Child Restoration Initiative

An autism NGO operating in Lagos, focused on restoring and supporting children with autism.

Clementina Centre for Children with Special Needs Learning Difficulties NGO

A learning difficulties NGO based in Lagos, providing support for children with special needs and learning challenges.

Festus Fajemilo Foundation

Festus Fajemilo Foundation is a Nigerian NGO providing support, advocacy, and awareness for individuals with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, serving families across Lagos State and beyond since 2006.

Inclusive Friends Association (IFA)

Inclusive Friends Association (IFA) is a Lagos-based organization dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities (PWDs) through advocacy, training, and capacity building to combat gender-based violence and disability-related stigma.

MAARDEC

A disability NGO situated at 10/11, Sabbath Church Close, Ijeshatedo, Lagos, focusing on disability advocacy and support.

Nigeria National Persons with Disabilities Multipurpose Cooperative Society

A cooperative society aimed at economically empowering people with disabilities by encouraging them to form groups, increase bargaining power, and manage risk through collective action.

One Word Africa

A dyslexia NGO based in Lagos, offering support and resources for individuals with dyslexia.

Pure Souls Foundation

An autism NGO located at 13b, Remi-Fanikayode street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, dedicated to autism awareness and support.

Raising Star Africa Foundation

Raising Star Africa Foundation is a Nigerian NGO providing educational aids, scholarships, vocational training, disability advocacy, and teacher capacity building to differently-abled and less privileged children across Africa.

Resource Centre for the Blind

A Lagos-based organization hosting family forums and empowerment initiatives for persons with disabilities, focusing on unity, awareness, and support for families of visually impaired individuals.

Special Olympics Nigeria

Special Olympics Nigeria organizes sports programs and events for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Lagos, promoting inclusion and physical activity through competitive athletics.

The Autism Awareness Foundation

An autism NGO based in Lagos, focused on raising awareness and providing support for autism.

The Centre for Ability Rehabilitation and Empowerment (CARE)

The Centre for Disability and Inclusion Africa

The Centre for Disability and Inclusion Africa is a Nigerian NGO advancing rights, policy advocacy, inclusive media, and civic participation for persons with disabilities across Africa.

The Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD) Lagos State chapter

A disability advocacy group based in Lagos State that represents persons with disabilities and campaigns for their inclusion in government intervention programs and public services.

The Let Cerebral Palsy Kids Learn Foundation

A cerebral palsy NGO located in Lagos, dedicated to helping children with cerebral palsy learn and develop.

The Winford Centre for Children and Women Developmental disorders NGO

A developmental disorders NGO based in Eti-Osa, Lekki, Lagos, providing support and services for children and women with developmental challenges.