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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Computer Training for Visually Impaired Persons in Swabi

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Computer Training for Visually Impaired Persons in Swabi In May 2010, the Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP), in collaboration with CHIP Organization and a local Disabled People Organization (DPO), conducted a Computer Training program for visually impaired persons in Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). This initiative aimed to empower visually impaired individuals by enhancing their computer skills and providing them with valuable tools for personal and professional development. The training sessions focused on teaching essential computer skills, including the use of screen readers and other assistive technologies that facilitate computer use for visually impaired individuals. Participants learned how to navigate the…

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