The target groups are children suffering from neurological disabilities like Cerebral Palsy (CP), Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation living in and around the Kathmandu Valley and the parents, specially the mothers of such children who as the main caretaker have to devote much of their time and effort to tend to their disabled child besides doing household chores which often leads to a very stressful situation in the family.

What are Neurological Disabilities?

Neurological disabilities are associated with the damage to the nervous system that results in the loss of some bodily or mental functions. The brain and the spine are two critical areas associated with neurology. Heart attacks, infections and lack of oxygen to the brain may also result in a neurological disability.

Neurological disabilities may affect a person's capacity to move and manipulate things. These disabilities may change the way a person acts, tolerates and expresses his/her feelings. The way a person thinks and processes information could also significantly change.

Among the different types of neurological disabilities, AGE/N works with children with cerebral palsy, mental retardation and Down's syndrome.