Our Vision
Uplifting the lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they can lead independent lives and reduce poverty levels.
Uplifting the lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they can lead independent lives and reduce poverty levels.
Provision of the conducive and enabling environment that fosters the participation of persons with intellectual disabilities in the area of education as well as the labor market without discrimination.
We uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity in all our dealings.
We maintain openness in our operations and decision-making processes.
We value and respect the inherent worth of every individual we serve.
The Zambia Association on Employment for Persons with Disabilities (ZAEPD) is a parent-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) whose children and adults with intellectual disabilities are either attending or have completed vocational skills training in Tevet accredited institutions.
The formation of ZAEPD by the parents/guardians of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities came upon a realization in the rising numbers of learners with intellectual disabilities dropping out of school due to learning challenges they encounter.
With this situation, hands-on courses in vocational skills training like carpentry, general agriculture, food production, tailoring, hand weaving among others becomes an alternative. The equipping of persons with intellectual disabilities with survival skills enables them to lead independent lives and also support their families and society at large.