Karachi: A Mock Poll Activity for Visually Impaired Persons in collaboration with District Election Commissioner Central to raise awareness about voting among the blind and Visually Impaired Persons. This event was hosted by *Mr. Shahid Memon*, Chairperson and Senior Advocate of the Blind and VI Community, at the *Pakistan Disable Foundation* and attended by more than 50 blind and VI participants.
The aim of the event was to promote inclusive elections and empower persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Pakistan.
The Mock Poll Activity is a significant step towards ensuring that PWDs are able to exercise their right to vote independently and confidentially. The event not only raised awareness about the importance of inclusive elections but also provide an opportunity for visually impaired individuals to practice voting process. District Election Commissioner Mr Kanwar Shujaat engaged his DVEC Team to conduct this important activity for the blind and visually impaired, the team carried out the task very diligently. He took personal interest in the event and took first hand reviews of the participants, he remarked, “Collaborative efforts of stakeholders will definitely take the cause of inclusion of PWDs further and as a result of Education & Training efforts, we are going to see increased participation of PWDs in the future elections.”
This initiative is part of a broader effort to promote the empowerment and inclusion of PWDs in Pakistan by PWDs-network.net. Founder & Chairperson *Zaigham Mahmood Rizvi* Executive Committee Member, Dr Talat Rizvi, Mrs Ronak Lakhani, Mrs Sarwat Nasim Shah and volunteer Azlaan Shah attended the event.
*PWDs-network* is working to create a more inclusive society by creating a resource directory at www.PWDs-network.net equal access to opportunities and resources.
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