Resources & Facts

Facts, technology & charities that help

A verified directory of the facts behind our work, the biomedical and amputation technology changing children's lives, and the charities doing related work worldwide.

Facts about our work

The numbers behind Disabled Children Fund, as confirmed by our founder.

Our vision: a comprehensive disability centre in Sylhet offering education, rehabilitation, and family support. This is a long-term goal that depends on fundraising and volunteers — it is not yet operational.

Biomedical & amputation technology

Innovations in prosthetics, mobility, and assistive technology that are changing what is possible for children with limb loss and physical disabilities.

3D-printed prosthetics

e-NABLE

A global network of volunteers using 3D printers to make free, low-cost prosthetic hands and arms for children and adults in need.

Bionic arms

Open Bionics — Hero Arm

Multi-grip bionic arms for children aged 8+, with a foundation that helps families fund the cost.

Prosthetic care

Limbs for Life

Global nonprofit providing fully-functional prosthetic care to people who cannot otherwise afford it.

Children's prosthetics

Limb Kind Foundation

Provides prostheses free of charge to children with limb loss, helping them regain confidence and mobility.

Wheelchairs

Motivation

Designs wheelchairs for the challenging environments of developing countries, with workshops across Africa and Asia.

Global standard

WHO — GATE

The World Health Organization's Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology, working toward universal access to assistive technology.

Bangladesh

CDD Bangladesh

Centre for Disability in Development — custom-made assistive devices for people with disabilities in Bangladesh.

Rehabilitation

Mary Free Bed Kids

Pediatric amputation rehabilitation — refitting and replacing devices as children grow.

Related charities & support

Organisations supporting disabled children and their families in the UK and worldwide.

UK

Contact

Helpline, workshops, and local information for families with disabled children.

UK

KIDS

SEND guides, services, and support for children and young people with disabilities.

UK

Family Fund

Grants for low-income families raising disabled children.

UK

Sense

Support for children with complex disabilities and their families.

UK

Carers UK

Advice and support for parent carers across the UK.

UK

IPSEA

Free legally-based SEND advice for families of children with special educational needs.

UK

Disability Grants

Funding directory for disabled people seeking grants and financial support.

Global

UNICEF — Children with Disabilities

Global advocacy, research, and programmes supporting children with disabilities.

Global

World Forgotten Children Foundation

Health and welfare projects for orphaned and disabled children in developing countries.

Global

World of Children

Funding and recognition for changemakers serving children with disabilities.

Disclaimer: This directory is provided for information only. Inclusion does not imply endorsement by Disabled Children Fund. Please research each organisation independently before engaging.