Društvo paraplegikov severne Primorske

Founded in 1979, Društvo paraplegikov severne Primorske is a non-profit association based in Nova Gorica, Slovenia working on disability, health, sport for development.

The Društvo paraplegikov severne Primorske is a disability association founded in 1979 in Nova Gorica, Slovenia. It brings together and supports people with spinal cord injuries, including paraplegics and tetraplegics, and represents their interests. The association covers 13 municipalities in the Northern Primorska region. Its main activities include a social support programme for members, a free on-call transport service for mobility-impaired people within 50 km of Nova Gorica, and sport, cultural and social events such as para-athletics, para-badminton, para-cycling and table tennis. It also runs awareness activities, including health festivals and preventive lectures, and advocates for accessible buildings and services. It is a member of the Zveza paraplegikov Slovenije, which unites Slovenian paraplegics across nine regional associations. Donations are accepted by bank transfer and SMS.