Summarized in this report are the findings regarding the prevalence of disabilities, stigma and discrimination, education, health, community-based rehabilitation, assistive devices and technology, employment and social protection, public information and communications, electoral and political processes, public transportation, legal frameworks, and the institutional…
Reflective narrative of OPD's and capacity building in Pakistan
The narrative explores the Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPD) ecosystem in Pakistan; highlighting the critical role of capacity building initiatives in fostering systemic change, improving access to life-changing Assistive Technology (AT) and amplifying advocacy efforts for People with Disabilities (PwD)
Details
Publisher Name:
AT2030, Global Disability Innovation Hub, STEP
Publisher Website:
https://www.step.org.pk/
Publication Year:
2025
Languages:
English
Country or Region:
Pakistan
Categories:
Case study, Evidence and data, Report
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