To deliver educational and medical services for pre-school and foundational phase children with visual impairment and autism who live in South Africa. Through parent support groups we want to ensure that their basic human rights are honoured.

The Children's Disability Centre was established in 1983 as a result of a co-operative effort between government and the South African National Council for the Blind. The CDC is the only centre in SA that caters for the needs of blind, visually impaired and autistic children from the time of diagnosis in respect of medical care, early intervention and education in the pre and foundation phase. It is one of the only three that offers diagnostic and consultative services and training to visually impaired and autistic children. Currently we assist 40 children on a daily basis at the Centre. We ensure that each one is given an opportunity to learn all the important skills that will prepare them for a happy and productive life. Our education programme is the foundation that leads towards an independent adulthood that will provide human dignity and self-reliance.

Early detection & assessment
Support and assist parents
Aftercare Programme
Awareness & Outreach Programme