BPKS currently has 5489 members who have physical disabilities.

There is great discrimination and prejudice regarding people with visible physical disabilities in Bangladesh. The majority of people with physical disabilities are not supported with the assistive devices that they require for independent living. One of the major obstacles to their participation and development is inaccessible infrastructure – all aspects of the built environment (for example education, retail, residential and transport facilities) are planned without consideration of accessibility. Most people with physical disabilities do not have access to education, training, income generation and employment opportunities. Perceived as non-productive by their families and neighbors, most are given little opportunity to demonstrate and explore their capabilities.

The PSID approach opens up these opportunities to allow people with physical disabilities to act on their own initiatives and actively participate in and contribute to society.

Sheuly Akhter
Sheuly Akhter is the fourth child in her family and has cerebral palsy. Her two older sisters were also born with cerebral palsy, and both died at a young age. Sheuly is now three years old. She is very weak and finds it difficult to move. Sheuly's mother has taken her to the doctor several times and has been told that her condition will not change.
Sheuly's father lives abroad and he knows nothing about his daughter’s cerebral palsy. His two other daughters died of the same condition and Sheuly's mother is worried about what will happen if her husband learns that Sheuly also has cerebral palsy. Her community blames Sheuly's mother for giving birth to another child with cerebral palsy. Due to this she has been subject to considerable prejudice and discrimination.
When BPKS started its PSID program in Mymensingh, Sheuly came under its care. Therapy is one of the activities that BPKS provides at the grassroots level. Now Sheuly receives regular therapy through the Bhaluka DPOD program from Mr. Md. Jahurul Islam, a grassroots Disabled Peoples’ Organization staff member. Sheuly is slowly improving and will be able to stand by herself. Now her mother is happy and seeing hope for her family's future.