1. A needs assessment is conducted to establish the incidence of disability and the situation of people with disabilities in an area [Members]. This data is used to develop a detailed plan addressing the individual and collective needs of the community.
2. Basic therapy and training [Therapy] and assistive devices (and training in the proper use of devices) [Assistive Devices] are provided to people with disabilities. Appropriate referrals are also made to medical specialists.
3. Disability identification and prevention camps are organized and made accessible to the general community. [Health camps and referral services]
4. Facilitating the access of children with disabilities (CWDs) to the education system. [Children with disabilities]
5. Grassroots Disabled Peoples' Organizations to Development (GDPODs) and a district-level Disabled Peoples' Organization to Development (DPOD) are established. [Formation and capacity building of DPOs]
6. The capacity of Women with Disabilities (WWDs) is strengthened. [Women with Disabilities (WWDs)]
7. Economic development is encouraged. [Income Generating Activities]
8. A safe and healthy environment is created by installing accessible sanitary latrines and tube wells and providing health education and training. [Safe and Accessible Water and Sanitation facilities]
9. Training is provided to increase the individual and collective capacity of PWDs. [Training]
10. Awareness raising campaigns are conducted. [Community Awareness]
11. Advocacy and lobbying occurs at the local level with a focus of lessening discrimination and improving the rights of people with disabilities. [Advocacy and Lobbying]
12. DPO networks are facilitated and strengthened to ensure the participation of PWDs in mainstream development activities. [Formation and Capacity Building of DPOs]
13. The capacity of already-existing Disabled Peoples' Organizations is strengthened through the "Disabled People's Organization's Capacity Building for Replicating PSID across the Country" project. [Formation and Capacity Building of DPOs]
14. Appropriate infrastructure and logistics are provided for local organizations. [Training and Resource Centers]

Graphic: Activities conducted under the PSID program

1. Emergency support activities are undertaken in response to the natural disasters - such as floods, cyclones and severe cold spells - that occur in Bangladesh. [Emergency support activities]
2. Project management activities, including project design, monitoring and evaluation, implementation coordination, are undertaken to ensure effective operations and resource management (human and financial) of BPKS projects.
3. National level training activities, including long-term training [ICT] [Therapy Services], training for government and non- government officials and national leadership training for PWDs. [Training]
4. International and national liaison activities [Networks]
5. National level advocacy and lobbying activities [Advocacy and Lobbying]
6. Assistive device production and training services [Assistive Devices]