President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for developing a roadmap to address issues faced by differently-abled people and ensure universal access to Assistive Devices for DAPs.

The President gave these remarks while chairing first meeting of National Steering Committee on Improving Access to Assistive Technology for Persons with Disabilities in Islamabad today (Wednesday).

The President emphasised on need for enhanced collaboration among provinces as well as with international bodies to serve the cause of DAPs in better way.

The meeting agreed to appoint focal persons by the concerned ministries for better coordination among provinces.

Managing Director Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Aon Abbas Buppi briefed the committee about steps taken by organization for facilitation and welfare of the differently abled people.