STEP achieved another landmark in its on going endeavors for the persons with disabilities when Vice Admiral (retd) M. Haroon, Rector Bahria University, announced jobs and scholarships for PWDs in Bahria university at any level of studies. This was announced at the occasion of Disability Equality Training held at Leadership Centre, Bahria University on January 14, 2010 under the project of American Institute for Research (AIR). President STEP, Mr. Atif Sheikh, and Bahria University Rector, Vice Admiral (retd) M. Haroon agreed on providing ample facilities to the disabled people in Bahria University. As a follow up of this commitment, a Board at Bahria University approved the appointment of Mr. Abdul Manan, physically disabled, in Statistics department of the University. Another Wheelchair user graduate, Abrar Hussain has been offered the position of teaching assistant at University. Ali Shabbar who is visually impaired, has been offered to continue his research degree in Supply Chain Management. Head of Leadership Development Centre, Mr. Junaid Kiyani pledged his unconditional support for the PWDs who are competent and interested in higher education at Bahria University, Islamabad. |