DISABLED PEOPLE'S ASSOCIATION OF SOLOMON ISLANDS

Disabled Peoples’ Association of Solomon Islands (DPASI) was established in 2003 as a non profit organization to support the rights and needs of people with disabilities throughout the Solomon Islands. DPASI evolved from previous organization Disabled Peoples Rehabilitation Association (DPRA) which was established in the early 1990s.

The DPASI executive and committee are operated solely by people with disabilities. They represent various provinces of the Solomon Islands and the organization is based in Honiara.

The objects of the association (as defined in the DPASI Constitution- 2003) are:
a) To promote the welfare and well –being of people with disabilities by arranging activities and services to enhance their rehabilitation
b) To promote public awareness and support for over-coming problems encountered by people with disability, with the aim of obtaining equal rights and opportunities
c) To advocate and present the needs of people with disabilities to agencies and authorities that can influence legislation
d) To encourage the establishment, empowerment and self-determination of Provinces or the association and affiliates in any part of Solomon Islands wherever such Provinces may assist disabled persons.

You can donate to APIDS at www.ourcommunity.com.au/apids Donations $2 and over are tax deductible in Australia.