Prosthetic Limbs for 50 Impoverished Individuals

Pakistan Society for Rehabilitation of the Differently Abled PSRD Holistic Impact Report 2024–2025

1. Organizational Overview

The Pakistan Society for Rehabilitation of the Differently Abled (PSRD) is a Lahore-based nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring mobility, dignity, and economicindependence to persons with disabilities. Through medical rehabilitation, prosthetics and orthotics, corrective surgeries, physiotherapy, education, and economic empowerment programs, PSRD provides comprehensive, life-changing support.

SECTION I: SUCCESS STORIES

Case Study 1: Prosthetic Leg – Restoring Mobility & LivelihoodBeneficiary Profile

• Name: Shahzaib

• Age: 20 years

• Condition: Leg loss due to elephantiasis

• Intervention: Prosthetic leg fitting

• Outcome: Regained mobility and employment

Extracted Information

• Shahzaib lost his leg due to elephantiasis.PSRD provided him with a custom-fitted prosthetic leg.

• With rehabilitation support, he regained the ability to walk.

• He now works as a Foodpanda delivery rider.

• He earns independently and lives with restored confidence.

Holistic Impact Analysis

Physical Impact

• Restoration of ambulation (ability to walk).

• Reduced dependency on caregivers.

• Improved physical balance and mobility.

Psychological Impact

• Restored self-esteem and dignity.

• Reduced social isolation.

• Renewed sense of purpose.

Economic Impact

• Secured employment as a delivery rider.

• Sustainable income generation.

• Reduced financial burden on family.

Social Impact

• Reintegration into community life.

• Shift from “dependent” to “provider”.

• Visible example of ability over disability.

Case Study 2: Myoelectric Hand – Rebuilding IndependenceBeneficiary Profile

• Name: Yaqoob

• Age at Incident: 18 years

• Condition: Bilateral arm loss due to accident

• Intervention: Right below-elbow myoelectric hand

• Outcome: Functional independence restored

Extracted Information

• Yaqoob lost both arms in an accident.

• PSRD provided a right below-elbow myoelectric hand.

• He received proper training to control the device.

• He regained confidence and became self-reliant.

Holistic Impact Analysis

Medical & Technological Impact

• Advanced assistive technology (myoelectric prosthesis).

• Functional restoration of grip and object handling.

• Improved daily living activities.

Psychological Impact

• Restoration of agency and control.

• Reduction in trauma-related dependency.

• Increased self-confidence.

Skill Development Impact

• Training enabled practical functionality.

• Increased employability potential.

• Long-term adaptive capacity.

Social Reintegration

• Improved participation in social and professional environments.

• Shift from disability stigma to empowerment narrative.

SECTION II: PSRD’S IMPACT (2024–2025)Financial Support & Accessibility

• Rs 72.72 million concessions allowed to deserving patients.

• Rs 4.84 million disbursed as interest-free loans.

• 62 differently-abled individuals supported in business setup.

Impact Interpretation

• Reduced healthcare inequity.

• Increased access for low-income families.

• Promotion of entrepreneurship over dependency.

• Sustainable poverty alleviation model.

Medical & Rehabilitation Services

Impact Analysis

1. Large-Scale Reach

• Over 42,000 individuals accessed outpatient services.

• Nearly 50,000 physiotherapy treatments delivered.

2. Surgical Transformation

• 3,265 corrective surgeries restored functionality and reduced deformities.

• Prevented long-term disability progression.

3. Mobility Restoration

• 5,882 prosthetic limbs and orthotic appliances fitted.

• 7 advanced myoelectric hands provided — high-cost, high-impact interventions.

4. Long-Term Functional Outcomes

• Enhanced independence in daily life.

• Increased employability.

• Decreased caregiver burden.

Education & Inclusive Development

• 275 physically challenged children educated free of cost at PSRD High School.

• Services include:

  • Books

  • Uniforms

  • Transport

  • Nutrition

  • Medical treatment

Educational Impact

Access to Equal Opportunity

• Removes financial barriers.

• Ensures continuity of education.

Holistic Child Development

• Health + education + nutrition integration.

• Long-term socio-economic mobility.

Breaking Intergenerational Disability Poverty

• Educated children have higher lifetime earning potential.

• Promotes societal inclusion.

SECTION III: Overall Institutional Impact1. Multi-Dimensional Rehabilitation Model

PSRD does not offer isolated services — it provides:

• Medical treatment

• Surgical intervention

• Assistive technology

• Physiotherapy

• Education

• Economic empowerment

This integrated model ensures rehabilitation beyond treatment.

2. Economic Empowerment Model

Through:

• Prosthetic mobility support

• Interest-free loans

• Skill restoration

PSRD transforms beneficiaries from:

Dependents → Earners
Patients → Contributors
Recipients → Entrepreneurs

3. Social Transformation Outcomes

• Reduced disability stigma.

• Increased workforce participation.

• Strengthened family stability.

• Community-level awareness and acceptance.

SECTION IV: Quantified Social Value (2024–2025)Direct Beneficiaries (Approximate)

• 42,000+ OPD patients

• 47,242 physiotherapy patients

• 5,882 prosthetic/orthotic recipients

• 3,265 surgical patients

• 275 school children

• 62 loan beneficiaries

Total Direct Reach: Over 98,000 service instances in one year

SECTION V: Key Impact Themes1. Mobility = Dignity

Prosthetic limbs restore independence and livelihood opportunities.

2. Technology = Opportunity

Myoelectric hands enable advanced functional independence.

3. Education = Long-Term Empowerment

Free education prevents future marginalization.

4. Financial Inclusion = Sustainable Rehabilitation

Interest-free loans shift beneficiaries into economic productivity.

Conclusion

In 2024–2025, PSRD demonstrated a comprehensive rehabilitation ecosystem that integrates medical care, assistive technology, education, and economic empowerment.

The stories of Shahzaib and Yaqoob illustrate the human dimension behind the numbers:

• One regained the ability to walk and earn.

• The other regained functional independence and confidence.

Beyond statistics, PSRD restores:

• Hope

• Dignity

• Mobility

• Self-reliance

It stands not only as a rehabilitation center but as a transformational institution enabling differently-abled individuals to reclaim their place in society with confidence and independence.

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