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About Us

Empowering Ability. Changing Lives.

Since 1940, APD Nelson Mandela Bay has been a beacon of hope for persons with disabilities championing inclusion, dignity, and empowerment.

Our mission is to create meaningful change by advancing vocational skills, fostering social development, and reducing inequality, poverty, and exclusion. We believe in a future where every person is valued by finding the ability within every disability.

Through sustained growth and focus in key areas, we aim to shift mindsets and break the stigma around disability building a truly inclusive society for all.

Mission

To empower persons with disabilities through inclusive education, skills development, employment, and social support services—enabling them to reach their full potential and live with dignity, independence, and equal opportunity.

Vision

A fully inclusive society where persons with disabilities are valued, supported, and integrated as active participants in the economy and community life.

Value Proposition

APD Nelson Mandela Bay is a pioneering non-profit organisation dedicated to breaking barriers for persons with disabilities through accredited skills training, sustainable employment initiatives, and compassionate social services. We are the only NPO in South Africa with an operational manufacturing factory, making us uniquely positioned to deliver both impact and industry-standard solutions transforming lives, building futures, and driving inclusive change.

Fundraising Campaigns

Fund APD’s Mission of Ability and Impact

Fundraising Campaign

Casual Day 2025 “Beyond the Label”

Casual Day is South Africa’s largest disability awareness campaign

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Fundraising Campaign

Wheelchair Wednesday 2025

APD NMB’s largest annual fundraising campaign

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wheelchair Wensday

APD Nelson Mandela Bay’s largest Annual Fundraising Event

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Let’s Go “Beyond the Label” Together

The Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities (APD), in proud partnership with the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), invites you to join us in supporting this year’s powerful campaign theme: “Beyond the Label.”

How We Can Help

our upcoming latest events

Meet Our Team

Leading with Passion. Serving with Purpose.

At APD Nelson Mandela Bay, our leadership team is committed to creating inclusive, empowering spaces for persons with disabilities. Get to know the people driving impact behind the scenes.

Testimonials

What Donars say about our performance

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M Hoagland CEO Of Brandken

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Cameron Steve Volunteer Officer

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Nelly Kelson Volunteer

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From the Blog

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