Our vision is a Sindh where persons with disabilities are empowered: CM

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah reaffirmed his commitment to inclusivity and empowerment at a special event celebrating International Day for Persons with Disabilities 2024.

Organised by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD) on Tuesday, the event highlighted resilience, talent, and leadership, with this year's theme being “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future.”

The event brought together distinguished guests, including Haseeb Khan, Marvon Lobo, Tabish Shehzad, Ronak Lakhani, Richard Geary, and Zakaria Goodal, as well as families of individuals with disabilities. Secretary DEPD Taha Farooqui lauded the chief minister’s exemplary contributions to the welfare of children and individuals with disabilities, emphasising the Sindh government’s initiatives for health, education, training, employment, and rehabilitation.

In front of a diverse audience that included government officials, private sector representatives, and individuals with disabilities, CM Shah emphasised his government's significant progress in providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. He spoke passionately about various initiatives in health, inclusive education, vocational training, employment, and rehabilitation, stressing the importance of collaboration with private institutions to create comprehensive and inclusive centres.

“True inclusion is not just about participation; it’s about leadership,” Shah said and added, “Our vision is a Sindh where persons with disabilities are empowered as decision-makers and contributors, shaping a society that values each individual’s unique potential.”