Pakistan Association of the Deaf (PAD), founded in 1987, is the oldest organization in Pakistan dedicated to the rights, welfare, and empowerment of the deaf community. As a non-profit organization, PAD works to ensure that deaf individuals are recognized as equal and active members of society.
PAD focuses on education, skill development, and leadership opportunities, enabling deaf individuals to live independent, confident, and fulfilling lives. Through structured programs and advocacy efforts, PAD promotes inclusion and removes barriers faced by the deaf community.
Over the years, PAD has worked tirelessly to promote equal access, participation, and representation for the deaf community. By addressing challenges in education, communication, and social engagement, PAD ensures that deaf individuals can fully exercise their rights and contribute meaningfully to society.
PAD strongly believes that access to information and communication is a fundamental right. The organization actively advocates for the promotion and recognition of Sign Language, emphasizing its importance in empowering deaf individuals and bridging communication gaps with the hearing community.
Through advocacy initiatives, capacity-building programs, and awareness campaigns, PAD continues to bring positive change, fostering understanding, equality, and inclusion between deaf and hearing members of society.
Mission:
“Empowering the deaf community to achieve independence, access information, education, and communication, and actively participate in shaping their future.”
Vision:
To be a leader in creating a barrier-free environment for the deaf community through quality education, where they can fully enjoy their rights. To provide comprehensive support, including access to skilled interpreters and interpreter services, and to advocate for the recognition of Sign Language as an official language while promoting its learning among hearing individuals.
PAD envisions a society where meaningful change is achieved by fostering equality, dignity, and inclusion between deaf and hearing communities.
Our Core Values:
Compassion: We demonstrate genuine concern, care, and empathy for the deaf community, ensuring their needs and rights are always prioritized.
Loyalty: We value devotion, faithfulness, and commitment to the organization and the deaf community, fostering trust and long-lasting relationships.
Ethics: We uphold honesty, integrity, and transparency in all our actions and decisions, maintaining the highest ethical standards.
Quality: We strive for excellence in all programs, services, and processes to ensure maximum impact for the deaf community.
Character Building: We emphasize personal integrity and character development as essential components of learning and growth.
Inclusion & Equality: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where deaf individuals enjoy equal opportunities and rights.
Empowerment: We focus on enabling the deaf community to become independent, confident, and active contributors to society.
Innovation & Learning: We encourage innovation and continuous learning to improve education, communication, and community development for the deaf.
Here are the donors and well wishers who support us for the growth, development and success of the organization.
