Challenges to Persons with Disabilities in Pakistan: A Review of Literature

Abstract

This study is based on the review of available literature to explore the problems faced by persons with disabilities in Pakistan. However, only those persons were focused who were physically handicapped. In order to probe into the problems faced by this weaker section of society, different books, research papers, newspapers and online sources were extensively reviewed. The study summarizes that this marginalized section of society is faced with multiple problems, chief among them are education, health and employment. Owing to their disability and attitudinal problems from society, very few of them complete their education, and most of them drop out in the early levels of education. In addition, there is a lack of health facilities, due to which they are vulnerable to chronic diseases like COVID-19. The lack of education and lack of opportunities have created employment problems for them. The study recommends that persons with disabilities should be given educational opportunities as have been given to able-bodied persons. Furthermore, they should also be given jobs quota not only in government jobs rather in the private sector as well.