{"id":273,"date":"2024-10-24T12:39:37","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T12:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/determinedpakistan.org.pk\/?page_id=273"},"modified":"2024-11-10T17:20:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-10T17:20:02","slug":"initiative-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/determinedpakistan.org.pk\/?page_id=273","title":{"rendered":"PODIEC Virtual Exhibition & Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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First-ever virtual exhibition & conference of stakeholders working for inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities in Pakistan. PODIEC Virtual was inaugurated by the then President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan \u2013 H.E. Dr. Arif Alvi at Sindh Governor\u2019s House. \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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PODIEC Virtual presented the following salient features: <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Virtual Exhibition Halls <\/strong>for NGOs, DPOs, Govt. Departments, Institutions, Corporate Sector. Over 100 stakeholders\/ organizations\/ institutions from all over Pakistan showcased and raised awareness about their services for PWDs from their virtual booths. <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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More than 5,000 persons with disabilities, their caregivers and other relevant delegates visited PODIEC Virtual<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Accessibility STARTUPS <\/strong>where 10 startups participated to present innovations by Pakistani entrepreneurs by-and-for pwds<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Virtual Conference <\/strong>with the theme of \u201cMaking Future Inclusive & Accessible\u201d\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\nDr. Palitha Gunarathna Mahipala, the then WHO Representative in Pakistan gave his Inaugural Address at the Inaugural Session of Conference named \u201cDisability Data and Statistics in Pakistan: Objectives and Challenges\u201d\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\nOther sessions of the Conference were:\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  1. Transforming Lives using Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Assistive Technology Products<\/li>\n
  2. Sustainable Development Goals and Disability Inclusion in Pakistan<\/li>\n
  3. Quality in Healthcare: Detecting and Addressing Preclinical Disabilities<\/li>\n
  4. Sports for Fitness and Rehabilitation of the Persons with Disabilities<\/li>\n
  5. Disabilities and Poverty Reduction Strategies in Pakistan<\/li>\n
  6. Fostering Inclusive Education in Pakistan | Leaving No One Behind<\/li>\n
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    \nInspiration Lounge<\/strong> \u2013 Broadcasted inspirational success stories of pwds in Pakistan<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    \nWebinar Lounge <\/strong>where stakeholders held webinars on different disabilities and initiatives<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    \nPODIEC Virtual concluded with remarkable success and the collaborations and partnerships it facilitated resulted into impactful initiatives. \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    \n \n PODIEC Virtual Exhibition & Conference <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    \n \n Seminar in Expo 2020 Dubai at Pakistan Pavilion <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    \n \n Focus Pakistan Conference on Vision Impairment & Blindnes <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    \n \n Digital Awareness Campaign on Acid Attack Victim Persons with Disabilities in collaboration with Depilex SmileAgain Foundation <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    \n \n National Anthem Exhibiting Financial Inclusion of PWDs in Pakistan <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    \n \n Pakistan PWDs Finclusion Awards <\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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