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Islamabad: Mr. Ghulam Muhammad Sehto, Director of the Social Welfare Department, and Deputy Director Mr. Manzoor Hussain Mallah visited the NDF Rehabilitation Centre in Nawabshah to observe the rehabilitation, special education, therapy, and care services provided to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy.
Program Manager Mr. Tarique Hussain Channar of NDF Pakistan briefed the officials on the organization’s programmes, achievements, and challenges. He highlighted services such as physiotherapy, speech and occupational therapy, special education, psychological support, and family counselling, stressing early intervention, inclusive education, community awareness, and family involvement.
The meeting focused on strengthening coordination between the Social Welfare Department and NDF Pakistan to improve access to rehabilitation services, particularly in underserved communities. NDF Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to working with government departments, development partners, and civil society to ensure equal opportunities, dignity, and inclusion for persons with disabilities.
