Cheshire Disability Services Kenya (CDSK) is a Non-Governmental Organisation in Kenya and a Global Alliance Member of Leonard Cheshire Disability (LCD). CDSK envisions an inclusive society where persons with disabilities are respected and empowered to develop to their full potential to lead a quality life. CDSK is in a strategic partnership arrangement (referred to as Strategic Partner Organisations (SPO) with Lilianne Fonds (Netherlands) and implements programmes on Rehabilitation & Care - volunteer Board, one of their function being to raise resources to support their four key thematic areas which are:
1. Rehabilitation & Care.
2. Inclusive Education
3. Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment
4. Lobbying & Advocacy
CDSK is run in accordance with Leonard Cheshire Disability (LCD)Global Values and Good Practices. Therefore, globally CDSK is a member of the Leonard Cheshire Disability (LCD) Global Alliance. All their programs are operated under internationally recognized standards based on the Cheshire model that was started by their founder, Leonard Cheshire.
Their Vision:
An inclusive society where persons with disabilities are respected and empowered to develop their potential to lead a quality life
Their Mission:
To uplift the quality of life of persons with disabilities regardless of sex, race, colour and beliefs
STRATEGIES.
CDSK implements its projects/programmes through Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) strategy supported by other strategies listed below.