07/10/2025
Department of Special Education, Govt. of the Punjab & Pace2Life Welfare Foundation along with the Strategic Partner, The University of Sydney Australia organized World Cerebral Palsy Day, we successfully convened a powerful and insightful webinar, policy dialogue, and panel discussion under this year's inspiring theme: "Unique and United."
We were deeply honoured to have the Honourable Secretary of Special Education grace the event as our Chief Guest, whose presence underscored the government's commitment to this vital cause.
The event was illuminated by profound knowledge shared by our distinguished keynote speakers:
National Experts:
•Dr. Khalid Jamil Akthar
•Dr. Afaf Manzoor
International Experts:
•Prof. David Evans, University of Sydney, Australia
•Dr. Evelyn Karkuluanein, University of East Finland
We were also privileged to have Director Academic, Rao Jamal Abdul Nafay, Director Admin, Ghulam Murtaza, and DEO Special Education, Madam Maria Islam as our esteemed Guests of Honour.
A pivotal Panel Discussion, chaired by the Honourable Director General of Special Education, brought together experts who delved into critical topics of Education, Habilitation, and Management for children and students with Cerebral Palsy. The DG Sp. Education highly appreciated the efforts of Pace2Life in playing a pivotal role in spreading societal awareness.
The ceremony included a moment of recognition where the Honourable Secretary and the DG Special Education distributed shields and certificates to the experts, acknowledging their invaluable contributions.
Our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Abdul Basit Rana for skillfully moderating and facilitating the entire program, and to Waqas Ahmed, Chairman of Pace2Life, for his heartfelt vote of thanks.
This collaborative effort marks a significant step forward in our shared mission. Let's continue to stand for a more inclusive and empowered world.
