The Centre for Disability Research Law and Policy (CDDRLP) was established at the Faculty of Disability Studies of the ICOF Colleges Seminary and Universities in 2005 with excellence in research, training and teaching in disability rehabilitation as its main goal. The practical implementation of the CDDRLP in Zambia with International Office based in South Africa which forms the central focus of the Centre’s work.

The Centre also specializes in international & comparative disability law and public policy. It has a particular interest in the activities of the United Nations & disability, the European Union & disability, the Council of Europe & disability. It also has a special interest in certain themes including development aid & disability, accessibility, independent living & de-instutionalisation, non-discrimination law & disability, Irish disability law reform.