BAHAWALPUR:The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), through its Special Persons Welfare Society and Department of Special Education, organised a seminar titled ‘White Cane and Independent Mobility’ to raise awareness about the importance of independent movement, accessibility and social inclusion for visually impaired individuals.
Senior Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) South Africa Rana Zahid Iqbal, and former MPA Fauzia Ayub Qureshi attended the seminar as distinguished guests. University Registrar Muhammad Shaji ur Rehman, Chairman Department of Special Education Dr. Asif Nadeem, programme focal person Dr. Imran Latif Saifi, Headmaster University Model School Muhammad Zain, In-charge Accessibility Centre, and faculty members of the Department of Special Education also participated in the event.
The seminar highlighted the vital role of the white cane in enabling visually impaired persons to navigate their surroundings safely and independently. Speakers emphasised that promoting independent mobility, improving accessibility and creating an inclusive environment were essential for empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring their meaningful
participation in society. The speakers also underscored the importance of collective efforts to remove barriers faced by visually impaired individuals and provide them with equal opportunities in education and other spheres of life. The initiative reflected the university’s commitment to promoting the welfare of persons with disabilities, raising public awareness and fostering an inclusive academic and social environment.