Daily Struggles of Disability |
In Pakistan, living with a disability often means navigating a society that was never designed with inclusion in mind. For millions of citizens, everyday activities such as moving through public spaces, accessing essential services, or communicating basic needs remain obstacles rather than guaranteed rights. Disability, in practice, becomes less about individual limitation and more about systemic neglect.
Mobility is the most visible barrier. Wheelchair users routinely encounter broken pavements, buildings without ramps, or ramps so steep they are unusable. Public transport is largely inaccessible, and even government offices frequently lack basic design considerations. These failures restrict independence, limit access to education and employment, and quietly reinforce social exclusion.
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For persons with visual impairments, exclusion takes a different form. Banking, documentation, and financial transactions become daunting in the absence of Braille facilities or accessible digital systems. Many are forced to rely on family members or strangers for tasks that should be private, undermining both autonomy and dignity.
Hearing-impaired individuals face equally severe challenges. Pakistan lacks widespread sign language education and trained interpreters, leaving communication barriers intact in schools, hospitals, courts, and emergency settings. In moments of crisis, many depend on improvised methods or video calls to convey urgent needs. This is not a personal........