Naureel Abbas

"Naureel ” known as “WheelchairWala” is a disability rights activist since his teenage years, despite being on wheelchair (due to Polio) and not seeing anyone around him that was like him (due to lack of accessibility rights for persons with disabilities in Pakistan) - he has accomplished what no one even thought about for him or from him.

He is the the first graduate of his family; and he became the youngest representative at Asia-Pacific level representing Pakistan, while working in one of the top multinational company in Pakistan. 

He is internationally certified Independent Living Center Trainer, Peer Counseling and an expert in assistive devices including manufacturing customized wheelchairs for persons with disabilities from South Korea and Japanese experts.

He has completed the certification IVLP International Visitor Leadership Program from USA. 
He is changing the perception and removing the societal stigma around persona with disabilities - one wheelchair at a time!