Directorate General of Special Education

1. What is DGSE?
   DGSE is a government department that provides education, vocational/ technical training and rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities.
2. Who can benefit from DGSE services?
   Children and individuals with all type of disabilities including physical, sensory, intellectual, or developmental disabilities can benefit from DGSE services.
3. What services does DGSE provide?
   DGSE provides special education, therapeutic services, vocational training, assistive devices and support, and community-based outreach program.
4. How can a child be enrolled?
   A child can be enrolled by visiting the nearest DGSE center with basic documents for assessment and placement.
5. Are DGSE services free?
   Yes, DGSE provide free of cost special education, therapeutic & rehabilitation services and vocational training as per government policy.
6. What is the age specification of DGSE centers?
   DGSE centers generally serve children from 05 to 14 years for education and 15 to 25 years for training, however, any child can be registered before five years of age.
7. Does DGSE provide assistive devices and support services?
   Yes, DGSE provides assistive devices such as wheelchairs, white canes, crutches as well customized artificial limbs to enrolled students based on need.
8. Is transport available?
   Yes, DGSE provide free of cost pick and drop facility to all enrolled children within ICT area.
9. Does DGSE offer vocational training?
   Yes, DGSE provides vocational and technical training to help persons with disabilities become self-reliant.
10. What therapeutic services are provided by DGSE centers?
    DGSE provides therapeutic services including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, behavioral therapy, audiology and psychological counseling for children with disabilities.
11. What sports and recreational activities are offered by DGSE?
    DGSE provides sports and recreational activities such as adapted games, special sports events, physical education sessions, outdoor play, and inclusive recreational programs to support physical development and social integration of children with disabilities throughout academic year.
12. Is there any separate Federal Government Autism Unit or Center of Excellence for Autism in Islamabad?
    Yes, DGSE has dedicated autism unit in RCCDD, Sector H-8/4, Islamabad. The development of separate Center of Excellence for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is under process
13. What services will be provided in Center of Excellence for Autism Spectrum Disorder?
14.  It will provide state-of-the-art specialized education, therapy, and intervention services for children with autism.
15. How can one apply for DGSE jobs?
    DGSE jobs are announced through official advertisements in newspapers and government portals.
16. Can NGOs collaborate with DGSE?
    Yes, NGOs can collaborate with DGSE through formal partnership proposals.
17. How to submit complaints?
    Complaints can be submitted through DGSE offices or online at Prime Minister portal.
18. Is home-based education available?
    Yes, home-based educational plan is available to enrolled students with severe disabilities with fortnightly follow-up with the institute is not possible.
19. Is ambulance service available?
    Yes, DGSE provides ambulance service for students in case of any emergency to nearest healthcare facility.
20. Is free meal facility provided?
    Yes, DGSE provides free nutritious meals to all enrolled students in all SE centers and institutions.
21. Do DGSE engage in awareness raising and outreach activities for PWDs?
    Yes, DGSE continuously engage in community awareness and outreach programs including disability awareness campaigns, community mobilization, school enrollment drives, early identification & referrals, and parent counseling sessions through VREDP.
22. How to find a DGSE center?
    Nearest DGSE centers can be located through the official website or district offices.
23. Who issues a disability certificate?
    A disability certificate is issued by a government-authorized medical board or designated hospital following a formal medical assessment of the person’s disability. Within ICT area, Council on Rights of Persons with Disabilities(CRDP) is responsible for disability certificates.
24. Yes, DGSE provides mobility and orientation training for visually impaired individuals through NMITC to support independent movement and daily living skills.