Disability Equality

Breaking the stigma of disability in the South Caucasus

The Lady Cox Rehabilitation Centre was an internationally-recognised ‘Centre of Excellence’ in the heart of war-torn Nagorno Karabakh. Between 1998-2023, the Centre’s inspirational staff worked tirelessly to break the stigma of disability in the region. They provided hope and healing to over 1,500 patients every year.

  • Rehabilitation
  • Physiotherapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Hydrotherapy pool
  • Autistic care
  • Fun activities
  • Home visits

The Rehabilitation Centre was forced to close in September 2023 following Azerbaijan’s blitz military offensive of Nagorno Karabakh. Hundreds of disabled patients –  including children with autism and cerebral palsy – fled to Armenia with minimal possessions and without essential equipment. HART is coordinating a humanitarian response to help patients and families rebuild their lives.

25 Years of the Lady Cox Rehabilitation Centre

Inspirational stories of hope and healing from inside Nagorno Karabakh

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The Rehabilitation Centre has become our second home.

Mother of patient with autism at the Rehabilitation Centre

For two decades, HART was the only charity supporting our ongoing expenses, making our work possible for our patients.

Vardan Tadevosyan, Founder & Director of the Rehabilitation Centre

I was 15 when I became disabled. I wish not to lose hope. You should never lose your hope and love.

Patient at the Rehabilitation Centre

The Rehabilitation Centre is a family. The staff want that we, disabled people, will regain ourselves and continue to live – to create and not to feel depressed.

Patient at the Rehabilitation Centre

The Rehabilitation Centre helped my child walk. She likes to dance and if she hears the sound of music, no matter where she is, she must definitely dance.

Mother of patient at the Rehabilitation Centre

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