Formation of CBR associations was one of the initiatives identified during the first CBR Africa conference in Uganda to further strengthen the sharing of experience among African countries. It is intended that these associations will form the backbone of the future linkages between all the CBR stakeholders across Africa.. They will provide forums for sharing information as well as supporting disabled people and their families.

CAN acts as a catalyst in this process working at identifying and liaising with existing CBR groups. In Uganda and Kenya a start has been made. Members have been identified, and meetings have been held to discuss the formation of Associations.

The Ugandan group is mentored by Dr. Alice Nganwa, Director Ways for Inclusive Development (WIND) Uganda. while the Kenyan group is mentored by Raphael A. Owako, Coordinator -Division of Rehabilitation Ministry of Health Kenya.