DEPD and ConnectHear Advance Inclusive Mobility Through Deaf Driver Licensing Facilitation Event in Sindh

The event marked a significant milestone in advancing inclusive mobility for Deaf persons by facilitating the issuance of 60+ permanent and learning licenses for Deaf individuals across Sindh. As part of the Deaf Driver Assistive Alert System project, 60+ vehicles were also equipped with the Traffic Notifier System, an assistive technology that converts critical road sounds, such as vehicle horns and emergency sirens, into visual alerts, enabling safer and more independent driving for Deaf drivers.

The initiative was implemented in collaboration with Driving License Sindh, Sindh Police, Pakistan Association of the Deaf Youth Section (PADYS), and Media Deaf Karachi, with participation from key stakeholders including Mr. Muhammad Younis Chandio, Deputy Inspector General of Police – Driving License Sindh, Mr. Ghulam Farooq Laghari, DG SPDPA Govt of Sindh, Mr. Muhammad Asif Kamali, Deputy Superintendent of Police – Driving License Branch Clifton, representatives from Yango and inDrive, government officials, disability advocates, and members of the Deaf community.

The event reaffirmed the collective commitment of government and partner organizations to promoting accessibility, equal opportunities, road safety, and the inclusion of persons with disabilities in public services across Sindh.