Project Goal:
To make Karachi a city that provides access to people with disabilities, through regulation reform and upgrading infrastructure.
Our Contribution:
In April 2012, NOWPDP, the Government of Sindh Special Education Department and the Commissioner of Karachi Division announced a campaign to make Karachi an accessible city.
To achieve this, a standing subcommittee was formed with the following mandate:
- To identify the short term measures to be undertaken to make Karachi as a Disability Friendly City
- To identify the buildings/public places controlled by public/private sector with specific recommendations to ensure implementation of accessibility codes/and to make them disability friendly.
Members of the subcommittee include:
- NOWPDP
- Commissioner, Karachi
- Sindh Building Control Authority
- Directorate of Military Land & Cantonment
- Association of Builders and Developers, Pakistan
- SHEHRI
- Institute of Architects Pakistan
- Special Education Department, Karachi University
- Karachi Chambers of Commerce and Industries
- Government of Sindh Special Education Department
News
At a Glance:
Since: 2012
Status: In Progress
Impact:
Funding Source: None Required
Partners:
- Government of Sindh, Special Education Department
- Commissioner, Karachi