Raising Awareness, Development, and Inclusion of People with Disabilities.
Disability is not as big an issue as the attitude towards disability or towards persons with disability. It is not the disability that consigns a person to isolation, destitution, and beggary, but it is the attitude of the society that does.
Vision & Mission
An inclusive Pakistan where persons with disabilities are empowered to reach their full potential. To transform the lives of persons with disabilities by delivering accessible services, building community awareness, and supporting economic independence.
Our Programs
Vocational Skills and Economic Empowerment
IRADAH’s Vocational Skills and Economic Empowerment program is designed to ensure that persons with disabilities are not only rehabilitated physically but are also equipped to lead independent, productive lives. Recognizing that education alone is not enough to guarantee self-reliance, this program focuses on building practical skills, fostering confidence, and creating opportunities for income generation.
The program operates on two levels. The first is integrated into the academic journey of IRADAH School students at the matric level. In addition to their formal studies, these students receive hands-on training in marketable skills such as tailoring and stitching.
Outreach Program
IRADAH’s Outreach and Home-Based Support program takes rehabilitation services directly to the doorsteps of persons with disabilities, ensuring that even the most remote and marginalized individuals are not left behind. Many families in rural Chakwal face significant barriers—such as distance, lack of transportation, and financial constraints—that make it impossible for them to access specialized services. This program overcomes these obstacles by bringing expert care and guidance into their homes.
The outreach team consists of a qualified female physiotherapist and a trained counsellor who regularly travel to surrounding villages. Their visits begin with a thorough check-up for the person with a disability, focusing on both their physical condition and overall well-being. Alongside the medical assessment, the counsellor engages with the individual and their family, offering guidance on coping strategies, emotional support, and ways to encourage independence.
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Service
The Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Service of IRADAH plays a vital role in restoring mobility, reducing physical limitations, and improving the overall quality of life for persons with disabilities in rural Chakwal. During IRADAH’s initial work with the community, it became evident that there were no physiotherapy facilities available for individuals—especially children—living with physical disabilities. For many, this meant a life of reduced mobility, dependency, and isolation, simply because the nearest specialized facility was far beyond their reach.
To bridge this gap, IRADAH established a dedicated Physiotherapy Center in Tehsil Kalar Kahar, an area with a high concentration of persons with disabilities.
School Program
The IRADAH School for Children with Hearing Impairment stands as a beacon of hope for children who, in the past, were often left without opportunities for education, skill development, or social integration. Located in Chakwal, the school addresses a critical gap in services for children with disabilities in a district that has one of the highest disability ratios in the country—7.7% according to the 1998 census, representing over 83,000 persons with disabilities, including more than 36,000 children under 18.