10th Annual National Conference
1. Legislative Progress and Implementation Gap Successes: The conference celebrated the passage of disability rights legislation in Sindh, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, and Punjab. Challenges: Participants noted that despite having laws on paper, actual implementation remains weak due to a lack of departmental coordination and inadequate data. The Census: A major milestone was discussed […]
6th National Conference 2018
1. Shifting the Paradigm: From Sympathy to Rights A central theme of the conference was the move away from the “charity model” of disability. Speakers, including the Federal Minister of Interior, emphasized that PWDs should be recognized as “differently abled” individuals with inherent rights rather than objects of sympathy. The […]
5th National Conference 2016
1. Legislative Advocacy & Accountability The Disability Bill: A primary focus was the urgency of passing and implementing the national Disability Bill into law. Parliamentary Representation: Delegates discussed the need for a reserved quota for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Parliament, similar to other minority groups. Reporting Obligations: Speakers emphasized that the government […]