Persons with Disabilities and the Profession of Social Work in Pakistan: A Review of Literature

Abstract

Persons with disabilities in Pakistan face various hurdles in their adjustment in the society. These problems do not allow them to lead a descent life in society. The current study, by reviewing the existing literature, seeks to identify multiple problems faced by persons with disabilities in contemporary Pakistani society. In addition, it also explores the role of professional social workers in addressing those problems. The study summarizes that due to negative attitudes of the public at large, these marginalized people are stigmatized and are considered a burden by the concerned families. Moreover, girls and women who suffer from any disability are more prone to social and cultural barriers. Due to these barriers, they lack access to services and facilities which add to their problems. The study recommends that in order to lessen the problems of this marginalized segment of society the professional social workers should perform their roles in different capacities to help solve their issues on sustainable basis. Social workers can perform the role of bridge
between this this weaker section of society and government and non-governmental organizations to get maximum assistance for them.