Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Pakistan |ASDWT Podcast with Pakistan Legal Aid Society

Understanding your legal rights is essential to protecting the dignity, independence, and future of persons with disabilities. In this informative episode of the ASD Welfare Trust Podcast, Dr. Salma Khalil, Chief Operating Officer of ASD Welfare Trust Karachi, is joined by Mr. Altaf Khoso, CEO of Pakistan Legal Aid Society (PLUS), for an in-depth discussion on the legal rights, protection, and inclusion of persons with disabilities in Pakistan. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, educator, healthcare professional, or legal practitioner, this podcast provides practical guidance to help you better understand disability rights and available legal protections. 📌 Topics Covered: 🔹 Introduction to Pakistan Legal Aid Society (PLUS) 🔹 Legal rights of persons with autism and other disabilities 🔹 Guardianship, child custody, and parental responsibilities 🔹 The Sindh Persons with Disabilities Act, 2018 🔹 Inheritance and property rights of persons with disabilities 🔹 Protection against discrimination in education, employment, and society 🔹 Disability certificates and access to legal services 🔹 Establishing trusts and future planning for children with disabilities 🔹 Practical legal advice for parents, caregivers, and professionals This episode aims to empower families with accurate legal information while promoting a more inclusive and accessible Pakistan. 🎧 Watch the full podcast and learn how legal awareness can help safeguard the rights and future of individuals with disabilities. 💙 Together, through awareness, advocacy, and collaboration, we can build a society where every individual is respected, protected, and included.