Skills Training of 100 Persons with Disabilities

Dear Supporters!

We spent the past 3 months running our new and improved module at our partner schools, to impart the skills of textile design. We are training at four schools particularly catering to children with hearing and speech impairments, to enhance their artistic talents and polish their skills to enable them to further their interest in the field of art and textile design.

The textile design module is a 4-month long training based on three skillsets, computer based textile design, screen printing and block printing. Our team of trainers, who are trained in all these skills, provide sessions throughout the week to students with hearing and speech impairment, and physical impairment.

ABSA School for the Deaf

At ABSA School for the Deaf, we began with our computer based textile design training towards the end of August, for 20 students with hearing and speech impairment. The training first introduces sketching motifs and designs on sketch books. Students are introduced to Adobe Photoshop to transfer their designs on the computer to give them finesse. The module for computer based textile design has now come to an end. Our team of trainers will begin the block printing training from November.

Bahria Special School

The training at Bahria Special School focused on teaching the students about latest trends in textile designing, including acquainting them with standard clothing sizes. There are 24 students with different types of disabilities, namely physical and hearing/speech impairment enrolled in the course. The block printing training will be introduced from November.

Islamic School for Deaf

At Islamic School for Deaf, 22 children with hearing and speech impairment receive the training for block printing since September. The trainers also impart the knowledge to students to visualize the products that can be made through block printing. Students will also be taught about the different sizes of products, like cushion covers, table runners, bed sheets, etc. After culmination of the training, computer based textile design training will be introduced.

JS Academy for the Deaf

23 students with hearing and speech impairment were enrolled in block printing training at JS Academy. The trainers are dedicated to incorporate the skill of product design, for example imparting the sense of clothing design to students, alongside the skill of block printing. Following which students will receive training for textile designing on Adobe Photoshop.

Testimonials of Beneficiaries 

“I want to become a fashion designer when I grow up.” Wajeeha, 18 years old, studies computer based textile designing at ABSA School.

“I was always interested in fashion designing but never got a chance to pursue it until NOWPDP arranged the textile designing training at our school. I wish to continue fashion designing, and then start a fashion house which will be run by persons with hearing and speech impairment like me. Through my fashion house I will give out a message to girls like me that they should not remain confined to their houses, instead go out to learn and explore their potential.” Asma Noor, student at the JS Academy.

“We are no more the silent members of the society.” Mr. Arif, teacher at JS Academy

We hope you enjoy the updates as much as we enjoy working on the field to develop skills of children with disabilities, and look forward to your continuous support and encouragement!