Provincial Consultation and Training Workshop on Disability Rights and Assistive Technology Held in Nowshera, KP

January 21, 2025 – Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) hosted a landmark Provincial Consultation and Training Workshop under the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) and Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP). This event was part of the #AT2030programme, funded by #UKAid, and aimed at strengthening disability rights advocacy and building sustainable ecosystems for Assistive Technology (AT) in Pakistan. Organized by STEP in collaboration with Nowshera Special People Welfare Organization (NEPWO), the workshop brought together policymakers, representatives from Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to address critical challenges in AT access, disability rights advocacy, and OPD capacity building. Key Highlights of the Workshop ✅ Advocacy & Awareness:…

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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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