Q. What is timing of your centre?
A. PILC services starts from 9:00 AM Pakistani time to 7:00 PM. During this time pick and drop, lunch, tea and other services are free or nominal and affordable rates.
Q. What is Physical address of PILC?
A. U 1/1 Jacob Lines Complex Karachi
Q. What services and resources does the Independent Living Centre offer for persons with disabilities?
A. The Independent Living Centre offers a comprehensive range of services and resources tailored to empower persons with disabilities to live independently and enhance their quality of life. These include assistance in accessing accessible housing options, provision of assistive technology and mobility aids, support programs and workshops to develop independent living skills, advocacy services to navigate legal and social systems, peer support groups and social activities for community engagement, assistance with transportation needs, collaboration with other community organizations for holistic support, and access to financial assistance programs to cover service costs or acquire necessary assistive devices.
Q. Who is eligible to access services at the Independent Living Centre?
A. The Independent Living Centre’s services are available to individuals with disabilities of all ages and genders.
Q. How do I schedule an appointment or access support services at the centre?
A. Please call +92 21 32789037 | +92 303 9277999 or visit our centre. You may also email us [email protected]
Q. Can the Independent Living Centre assist with finding accessible housing options?
A. We can’t find accessible houses but can advice making your current house accessibly.
Q. What types of assistive technology and mobility aids are available at the centre?
A. Electric Wheelchairs, Manual Wheelchairs, Crutches, Elbow Crutches, Walkers, White Cane
.Q. Are there support programs or workshops available to help individuals with disabilities enhance their independent living skills?
A. Yes, we have a full support system for persons with disabilities
Q. How does the centre support individuals transitioning from institutional living to independent living?
A. This is a core value of Independent Living Center
Q. Are there peer support groups or social activities available for individuals with disabilities to connect with others?
A. Yes, we provide peer counselling service and other social activities to connect persons with disabilities with the community.
Q. Does the Independent Living Centre provide advocacy services to help individuals with disabilities navigate legal and social systems?
A. Advocacy service is our outreach activity and continuous work
Q. Can the centre assist with accessing transportation services for individuals with disabilities?
A. We provide retrofitted cars and trikes for mobility. We have accessible bus service which can be provided on rent.
Q. What accessibility features does the Independent Living Centre have in place to accommodate visitors with disabilities?
A. Our centre is a four floors building which is fully accessible for persons with disabilities
Q. How does the centre collaborate with other community organizations and service providers to support individuals with disabilities?
A. PILC has strong networking of ILCs in all over Pakistan, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities, Community based Inclusive Development Network, HANDS Pakistan, NGOs, INGOs, UN Agencies and Community organizations.
Q. Are there financial assistance programs or resources available to help cover the costs of services or assistive devices?
A. PILC struggles fund raising to facilitate persons with disabilities. We still need your donations, Zakat and Philanthropy.
Q. How can family members or caregivers support their loved ones who are accessing services at the Independent Living Centre?
A. We provide Family Counselling Service
Q. Are there opportunities for individuals with disabilities to volunteer or become involved in the centre’s programs and activities?
A. Volunteers with and without disabilities are welcomed at PILC.
Q. How may we donate to PILC for persons with disabilities?
A. You can donate in cash & kind, your donation will reach directly to persons with disabilities. For cash direct deposit to our Bank account:
𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞: Pakistan Independent Living Centre
𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: PK15SIND0003096579611001
𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤: Sindh Bank