Never give up!
For 25 years we have supported families, provided rehabilitation and helped children and young people with motor disabilities.
Our organisation
We are an association that brings together families with children with motor disabilities. Our goal is to provide accessible rehabilitation, offer support and create an environment where children can develop and live to the fullest.
Projects
Family social support program
Community-based social services IV
"Holistic" — comprehensive support services
Stories
Donate to the cause
To mark its 25th anniversary, the association is launching a fundraising campaign to acquire the AMADEO rehabilitation robot. AMADEO is an innovative technology that helps children and young people with hand movement disorders improve their fine motor skills.
Team
Alise
Certified physiotherapist
Beāte
Certified physiotherapist
Kristīne
Physiotherapist
Frequently asked questions
For families
What is the association "Latvian Children with Motor Disabilities"?
The association "Latvian Children with Motor Disabilities" is an organisation that provides informational, emotional and practical support to children with motor disabilities and their families across Latvia. The association's goal is to help families feel heard, informed and not left alone with everyday challenges.
What kind of help can the association offer families?
The association helps families find information about rehabilitation, assistive devices, education options and state and municipal support. It also organises support activities, events and parent communities, and helps families connect with specialists and with other families in a similar situation.
Can I turn to the association even if a diagnosis was made recently?
Yes. Many parents turn to the association precisely after receiving a diagnosis, when there are many questions and uncertainties. The association helps you navigate the first steps, understand the support available in Latvia and receive emotional support from people who have been through a similar experience.
Does the association only help children with severe motor disabilities?
No. The association supports families with motor disabilities of varying degrees of severity — from milder movement and coordination difficulties to complex diagnoses requiring long-term rehabilitation and daily care.
How do I become a member of the association or get information?
You can contact the association through the website or social media. Families can subscribe to news and events and receive information about available support, projects and activities.
For volunteers
How can I help the association as a volunteer?
Volunteers can help with organising events, activities for children, creating informational materials, fundraising campaigns, maintaining social media and other projects of the association. Every contribution matters.
Do I need previous experience of working with children with motor disabilities?
No. What matters most is the desire to help, a respectful attitude and a willingness to learn. Where needed, the association provides information and helps you get to know the children's needs.
Can a volunteer also help remotely?
Yes. You can help remotely too — for example, with communications, social media content, project support, translation, design or preparing informational materials.
Why is volunteer support so important?
For families raising children with motor disabilities, it means a great deal to feel that society sees, accepts and supports them. Volunteers help create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for children and their families.
Can pupils and students get involved too?
Yes. Young people who want to gain experience, help at events or take part in social projects and initiatives can also get involved with the association.
This website was created as part of an SIF project Project “Towards a civic, inclusive society for children and young people with disabilities — motor disabilities”, No. 2025.LV/NVOF/MAC/080, project implementation contract 2025.LV/NVOF/MAC/080/L39, concluded on 28 January 2025 between the association LBaKT and the Society Integration Foundation for the implementation of the project under the “NGO Fund” programme financed from the Latvian state budget.