The Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities is a quasi-Government Institution established by an Act of Parliament, the Persons with Disabilities Act No. 06
๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ค๐ณ๐ฆ Government has commended the partnership between ZAPD and NDCN, describing it as a milestone in advancing disability inclusion, knowledge sharing, institutional capacity building and disability rights. #DisabilityInclusion#ZAPD#NDCN#LeaveNoOneBehind
โจ The Sky Is Not the Limit -;Meet Zindaba Jane Banda
From overcoming a challenging childhood to becoming a Public Health professional & entrepreneur, Jane is proof that resilience wins. ๐ช๐พ
CEO | Founder | Changemaker
๐ Elegance with Zindi Salon โ ECL Mall, Kitwe
A Social Cash Transfer beneficiary in Shibuyunji District is turning support into success ๐ฟ๐ฒ
Mulemwa Simwana has invested in livestock farming and now owns 17 goats, showing how inclusion can empower persons with disabilities to become self-reliant.
#DisabilityInclusion
A young woman with a disability showcasing her artwork at Solwezi Independence Stadium, received a job offer from Minister of Sport and Art Hon. Elvis Nkandu, at this year's Youth Day celebrations, themed, โRise and Soar."
A proud moment for inclusion and opportunity. โจ
โServe with Integrity & Professionalismโ ๐ฟ๐ฒ
Minister Hon. Doreen Mwamba has urged the new Boards of the Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities and the National Trust Fund for Persons with Disabilities to uphold transparency, accountability and drive disability inclusion.
โจ A Night to Shine in Lusaka!
Beit-CURE Childrenโs Hospital of Zambia, with the Tim Tebow Foundation, hosted 36 children with disabilities to a beautiful prom night at Heroes Stadium. A celebration of dignity, inclusion & love. ๐๐
#NightToShine#DisabilityInclusion
Today, @YWCA_Zambia met with @ZAPD_Zambia to discuss collaboration on gender-based violence, drought relief, anti-trafficking & disability inclusion. Focus on training in sign language & engaging persons with disabilities in YWCA drop-in centres.
#Inclusion#DisabilityRights
Distribution of mobility aids to persons with disabilities in North Western province has been flagged off. Donated by Crutches 4 Africa through the Charity Center for Children and Youth Development, the aids will promote dignity and independent living. โฟ
ZAPD is pleased to announce the appointment of new Board Members.
Chair: Amb. Sylvester Katontoka; Vice Chair: Mumanga Morden Mayembe; Members: Dr. Thomas Mtonga, Edwin Banda, Nosiku Mulambia, Tyese Chirwa, Carol Kapungwe & Kapansa Kamukwamba.
Big boost for disability inclusion in North Western Province! ZAPD has received 198 wheelchairs, 402 crutches, 554 walkers & 250 walking canes from Crutches 4 Africa. Thanks to Kansanshi Mine for transport support to Solwezi.
#ZAPD#DisabilityInclusion
Preventing crashes also means preventing lifelong disabilities.
Every life saved protects a story, a dream, and the future of our nation.
#WorldDayOfRemembrance#RoadSafety#ZAPD
๐ค ZAPD & NCC Partner for Inclusion!
ZAPD and the National Council for Construction have joined forces to open doors for Persons with Disabilities in the construction sector, expanding training, improving accessibility, and promoting equal participation.
#ZAPD#NCC
Over 600 Persons with Disabilities were registered in Musele Chiefdom during ZAPDโs registration & Disability Card issuance exercise (1โ6 Oct 2025).
Heartfelt thanks to Trident Foundation, Chiefdom leaders & the community for the great support! ๐
#ZAPD#TridentFoundation
๐ค Regional collaboration in action!
The National Disability Council of Namibia is in Zambia learning from ZAPDโs Disability Information Management System (DIMS) to strengthen inclusion & services for Persons with Disabilities. ๐
#RegionalPartnership
ZAPD has made key disability resources available online! ๐
From the Disability Act to the 2025 Policy & more โ all in one place.
๐ https://t.co/MZPxjekdAh
#ZAPD#DisabilityInclusion#DisabilityRights โฟ๐
๐ฅ Watch how @ilolusaka, via the UN #JointProgramme on #SocialProtection, helps #PersonsWithDisabilities access opportunities through the ๐ชชdisability card!
Meet Norris with albinism, he became:
๐จโ๐ซ Teacher
๐ผ Entrepreneur
๐ฐ CDF wins: $11.7K & $47.1K
Funded by ๐ฎ๐ช๐ฌ๐ง๐จ๐ญ๐ธ๐ช
@ZAPD_HQ
๐ช Women-led organizations for persons with disabilities are driving change in #Solwezi!
From lodges to piggery projects, these cooperatives are creating jobs, reducing poverty & proving that disability is not inabilityโฟ๐ผ๐
๐ Empowerment in action!
#UNPRPD#UNGDF
๐ Leadership in #NorthWestern Province!
๐PS Col. Katambi champions disability inclusion, urging equal access to jobs & enterprise during a courtesy visit by ILO & @ZAPD_HQ
DC Mulofwa Tradeson moves to a ground floor office โฟโbreaking barriers! ๐
#DisabilityIsNotInability
๐ท Women with Disabilities Driving Change in Solwezi
Through cooperatives, women with disabilities are building livelihoods, creating jobs & empowering families.
๐ท Holland Disabled Association
๐ท Kamatete Bethesda Club
๐ท Nketekelani Cooperative
#WomenEmpowerment
eadership by Example! ๐
NW Province PS Col. Katambi & DC Tradeson have moved offices to the ground floor, breaking barriers & ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities. ๐ชโฟ
True leadership is about inclusion, not position. #DisabilityInclusion#LeaveNoOneBehind