The NEF is mandated by its Executive, to meet a number of objectives as follows:

• TRAIN policy-makers, parents, teachers, professionals/non-professionals and administrators
• ADVOCATE at all levels of society - government, media, and private sector so as to broaden the base of support for children living with disabilities
• PARTNER with individuals, organisations and key local institutions to deliver developmental services to children and families
• CONDUCT RESEARCH on key sector issues to inform policy makers and local practitioners
• PROVIDE RESOURCE & SUPPORT for the nation’s educational institutions and agencies creating and integrating study plans for children with disabilities