The government is committed to the welfare and rehabilitation of special persons aimed at bringing social revolution in the country. Speaking at a seminar held here Monday in connection with International Disabled Day, Director General of Special Education, Sarfaraz Ahmed Syed said special people are important segment of our society and their active participation is necessary for the country's development.
The event was organised by the Social Welfare and Special Education Ministry to promote full participation of disabled in social life and development as well as prevention and rehabilitation measures.
Speaking on the occasion, Director General said the government has taken a number of steps towards the rights of persons with disabilities. In this regard, formulation of first ever National Policy for persons with Disabilities 2002 is s major step, he added.
He said it has been followed by a National Plan of Action to implement the National Policy for Persons with Disability. This plan, he said, aims at determining the extent of disabilities and it causes, improving the medical rehabilitation services, promoting inclusive education for children with special needs, reinforcing vocational training, arrangements of employment and economic rehabilitation, developing legislative support for persons with disabilities and creation of barrier-free physical environment. Senior official of the Ministry, representatives from various NGOs and a number of special persons were also present.
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