About the Centre
The National Special Education Centre for Physically Handicapped Children, Islamabad, provides education, pre-vocational skills training, and medical rehabilitation services to more than 201 children with physical disabilities residing in the Federal Capital Territory and its surrounding areas.
The Centre operates under the umbrella of the Directorate General of Special Education and is committed to providing comprehensive educational, therapeutic, and rehabilitation services to children with physical disabilities.
In addition to educational services, the Centre provides physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, audiometry, counselling, and assistive orthopedic equipment to support the development, independence, and well-being of its students.
Services Provided
- Assessment and Guidance
- Counselling for parents and students
- Speech Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Audiometry
- Free Pick-and-Drop / Transport Facility
- Music Therapy
- Orthopedic Workshop
- First Aid and Nursing Services
- Work and Employment / Pre-Vocational Skills Training
Education and Rehabilitation
The Centre provides free educational and rehabilitation services, ranging from Cerebral Palsy (CP) rehabilitation to Matriculation level for children with physical disabilities.
A multidisciplinary approach is followed to assess individual needs and provide appropriate educational, therapeutic, and rehabilitation support. Available assessment services include:
- Physiotherapy assessment
- Speech and language assessment
- Occupational therapy assessment
- Orthotic and prosthetic assessment
- Psychological assessment
- Medical assessment
- Social assessment
The Centre also provides training in daily living skills, orientation, pre-vocational skills, counselling, and guidance to help students develop greater independence and prepare for future educational, vocational, and social opportunities.
Admission Requirements
Children meeting the Centre’s admission criteria may apply for admission.
Eligibility:
- Age: 5 to 15 years
- Category of Disability: Physical Disability
Required Information/Documents:
- Parent/Guardian CNIC
- Parent/Guardian Contact Number
- Form-B of the child
- Copy of Disability Certificate
- Educational record, where applicable
- Four passport-size photographs
Facilities and Support
Free Transport Facility
Free pick-and-drop/transport facility is available to students, subject to the Centre's prescribed arrangements and designated routes.
Therapeutic and Co-Curricular Activities
Students are provided opportunities to participate in:
- Sports and physical activities
- Co-curricular activities
- Music therapy
- Rehabilitation and skill-development activities
These activities support the students' educational, social, physical, and personal development.
Boarding and Lodging
Boarding and lodging facilities are not available at the Centre.
Contact Information
Deputy Director / Officer In-Charge: Mr. Islam Raziq
Phone/Mobile: 0519260858/ 0300-5905315
Physical Address: Near NORI Hospital, Hanna Road, Sector G-8/4, Islamabad (adjacent/nested with DGSE premises)
E-mail: nsecforphc@gmail.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who can be admitted to the Centre?
Children with physical disabilities who meet the Centre's prescribed admission criteria may apply for admission.
2. What documents are required for admission?
Applicants are generally required to provide the parent's/guardian's CNIC, the child's Form-B, a copy of the Disability Certificate, educational record where applicable, and four passport-size photographs.
3. What levels of education are offered at the Centre?
The Centre provides free educational and rehabilitation services from Cerebral Palsy (CP) rehabilitation to Matriculation level for children with physical disabilities.
4. Is there any fee for education?
No. Education is provided free of cost.
5. What assessment services are available for children with physical disabilities?
The Centre provides physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, orthotic/prosthetic, psychological, medical, and social assessment services to facilitate appropriate educational and rehabilitation support.
6. What rehabilitation and skill-development services are provided?
The Centre provides daily living skills training, orientation, pre-vocational training, counselling and guidance, along with other supportive rehabilitation services.
7. Does the Centre provide transport facilities?
Yes. Free pick-and-drop/transport facility is available, subject to the Centre's prescribed arrangements and designated routes.
8. Are boarding and lodging facilities available?
No. The Centre does not provide boarding and lodging facilities.
9. What extracurricular and therapeutic activities are offered?
Students are provided opportunities to participate in sports and physical activities, co-curricular activities, and music therapy. These activities support their educational, social, physical, and personal development.