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Restoring abilities,
Rebuilding lives.

The Siloam Rehabilitation Centre building in Uganda at sunrise, with its blue arched entrance canopy

Empowering children and young persons with disabilities to achieve greater independence, functional ability, self-reliance, social inclusion and an improved quality of life.

A Siloam therapist and a boy shaping modelling clay together during an occupational therapy session at the Centre

About Siloam Rehabilitation Centre

We are dedicated to empowering children and young persons with disabilities to achieve maximum independence, functional ability, self-reliance, social inclusion, vocational skills and improved quality of life, while recognizing the family as the child's primary support system.

Our Vision

An inclusive society where every child and young person with a disability lives with dignity, independence, and equal opportunity to reach their full potential.

Our Mission

To foster independence, social and vocational skills to children and young persons with disabilities through provision of rehabilitation services, life skills training and family-centered support, enabling them to achieve social inclusion and an improved quality of life.

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services

Individualised support designed to build independence, develop skills and improve quality of life.

Rehabilitation Assessment & Individual Planning

Comprehensive assessment of physical, cognitive, communication, emotional, social, educational and vocational needs.

Individual Rehabilitation Services

Individualized interventions that build functional independence, mobility, communication and psychosocial development.

Vocational Skills Development

Practical skills for employment, self-employment and income generation, matched to each person's interests.

Activities of Daily Living Training

Support beneficiaries to become as independent as possible in everyday living and community participation.

Inclusive Education Support

School readiness, adaptive learning strategies, accessible materials and collaboration with teachers.

Assistive Technology & Adaptive Equipment

Assessment, training, monitoring and adaptation of assistive devices for daily functioning.

Family Empowerment & Caregiver Training

Training, counselling and emotional support so families can continue rehabilitation at home.

Community-Based Rehabilitation

Outreach, disability inclusion awareness, identification of children and stronger referral networks.

Psychosocial Support

Confidence, self-esteem, life skills education, peer support and emotional well-being.

A child practises fine-motor skills by tapping colourful pegs with a toy hammer during an occupational therapy session at SiloamA child shapes modelling clay with a therapist during a hands-on sensory and vocational activity at Siloam Rehabilitation Centre

Building Skills for Independence

We equip children and young persons with practical skills that can support employment, self-employment, entrepreneurship and independent living.

Disabilities We Support

Comprehensive rehabilitation services for children and young persons with a wide range of disabilities and functional challenges.

  • Physical Disabilities

    • Cerebral palsy
    • Spina bifida
    • Muscular dystrophy
    • Limb loss or limb deformities
    • Mobility and movement difficulties
    • Physical disabilities resulting from injury or illness
  • Developmental Disabilities

    • Developmental delays
    • Intellectual disabilities
    • Conditions affecting cognitive, adaptive, communication and daily living skills
  • Communication & Speech Difficulties

    • Speech and language delays
    • Difficulties with communication
    • Swallowing and feeding difficulties where appropriate
  • Hearing Impairment

    • Hard of hearing
    • Deaf
  • Visual Impairment

    • Low vision
    • Blindness
  • Autism Spectrum & Related Developmental Needs

    • Autism spectrum disorder
    • Social communication difficulties
    • Sensory and behavioural challenges affecting participation and daily functioning
  • Multiple Disabilities

    • Children and young persons experiencing two or more disabilities or significant functional challenges requiring coordinated rehabilitation support.
  • Acquired Disabilities

    • Disabilities resulting from accidents, illness, infections, surgery or other acquired conditions affecting functional independence.

Rehabilitation Is a Family Journey

The family is recognized as the child's primary support system. We walk with parents and caregivers at every step, so progress at the Centre continues at home.

  • Parent and caregiver training
  • Home-based rehabilitation
  • Counselling and emotional support
  • Family participation in rehabilitation planning
  • Demonstration of exercises and daily living techniques
  • Caregiver education
  • Home visits where necessary
Parents practising rehabilitation exercises at home with their daughter who uses a wheelchair

Your Rehabilitation Journey

A clear, individualised path from first assessment to greater independence.

  1. 01

    Assessment

    Understand the child's individual needs, strengths and challenges.

  2. 02

    Individual Rehabilitation Plan

    Develop clear rehabilitation goals and an individualized plan.

  3. 03

    Rehabilitation & Skills Development

    Provide appropriate rehabilitation, life skills, education, vocational and psychosocial support.

  4. 04

    Progress & Independence

    Review progress, strengthen independence and support participation in family, education, work and community life.

Every Child Deserves the Opportunity to Reach Their Full Potential.

Together, we can support greater independence, dignity, inclusion and opportunity for children and young persons with disabilities.