The primary objective of BCD is to act as an umbrella body that coordinates all Non Governmental Organizations (NGOS) and Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs) that provides services to people with disabilities. It is charged with the responsibility to advise and recommend to government, NGOs and other organizations on policies, programs and plans on all matters affecting the welfare, education, training, rehabilitation, health and employment of People with Disabilities. BCD provides technical support, financial and managerial advice to member NGOS and DPOs. All NGOs and DPOs providing services to PWDs qualify to be members. Currently there are 31 member organizations.

• Coordination of services provided by member organizations and prospective member organizations.
• Monitoring and provision of technical support to member organizations
• Resource mobilization
• Commemoration of International Disability days/events
• Public awareness and education on issues pertaining to disability
• Capacity Building