Transforming the Landscape of Disability Rights

Sir Abid Lashari, Founder & President of the National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) and CEO of the Pakistan Down Syndrome Association (PDSA).

Founder & President: National Disability & Development Forum (NDF)

Under his leadership, NDF Pakistan has emerged as a leading force for inclusive development. Starting with a single center in Nawabshah in 2018, NDF now operates five rehabilitation centers across Sindh.

  1. NawabshahWhere NDF began in 2018
  2. HyderabadRehabilitation center
  3. LarkanaRehabilitation center
  4. Gulistan-e-JoharKarachi
  5. Gulshan-e-HadeedKarachi

Free of cost, for over 500 children with intellectual disabilities

These centers provide crucial services at no charge to families.

  • Physiotherapy & Psychotherapy
  • Speech & Occupational Therapy
  • Remedial Education
  • Pick-and-Drop transportationFor underprivileged rural areas
NDF Pakistan rehabilitation center
Children at NDF Pakistan
Therapy session at NDF Pakistan

CEO: Pakistan Down Syndrome Association (PDSA)

Through PDSA, Sir Abid raises awareness to combat societal misunderstandings about Down Syndrome, advocating for inclusive education and therapeutic services so that these children can lead fulfilling, integrated lives.

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