Provincial Consultation & Training Workshop on Assistive Technology Access – Nowshera, KP

Provincial Consultation & Training Workshop on Assistive Technology Access – Nowshera, KP

On January 21, 2025, the Provincial Consultation and Training Workshop under the Global Disability Innovation Hub, UCL x Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP) – OPD Capacity Building and Impact Pilot, part of the #AT2030Programme funded by #UKAid, took place in Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan.Empowering OPDs for Inclusive ChangeOrganized by STEP in collaboration with NEPWO (Nowshera Special People Welfare Organization), the workshop gathered key stakeholders, including policymakers, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The discussions centered around enhancing access to Assistive Technology (AT), advocating for disability rights, and strengthening OPD capacities to drive meaningful impact.Key…

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Proud Achievement for STEP: Noor-e-Sehar School Wins National Enterprise Challenge

Proud Achievement for STEP: Noor-e-Sehar School Wins National Enterprise Challenge

Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP) is delighted to announce a momentous achievement for our students at Noor-e-Sehar Special Education School, Daharki. Supported by Mari Energies, they emerged victorious in the National Enterprise Challenge, organized by The King's Trust International and SEED Ventures at the British High Commission in Pakistan.This remarkable success not only reflects the dedication and creativity of our students but also emphasizes the transformative impact of inclusive education. It demonstrates how empowerment and accessibility can unlock limitless possibilities, enabling students with disabilities to shine on national platforms. Such achievements reinforce STEP’s commitment to fostering innovation, equal opportunities, and…

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National Consultation on Assistive Technology: A Collaborative Step Towards Inclusion

National Consultation on Assistive Technology: A Collaborative Step Towards Inclusion

National Consultation on Assistive Technology was successfully hosted on January 17th, 2025, by the Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP) in collaboration with NUST. The event was part of the transformative initiative, "Global Disability Innovation Hub, UCL, and STEP – OPD Capacity Building and Impact Pilot." This groundbreaking initiative, under the #AT2030programme funded by UKAid, focuses on testing scalable solutions to create sustainable assistive technology (AT) ecosystems globally. The session convened a diverse group of stakeholders, including representatives from Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), policymakers, academia, and industry experts. The discussions focused on addressing barriers to Assistive Technology access while…

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