disability Archives

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News

Arab world adopts ‘historic’ classification for persons with disabilities

Officials described the latest step as a source of pride for all Arabs. The region’s first-ever document of the ‘Arab Classification for Persons with Disabilities’ was adopted in Doha as…

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The Mum Diaries

Spotlight on Mum: How my son’s diagnosis changed our lives

When her son was just 28 months old, Sarah’s life took an unexpected turn. Sarah defines motherhood as unconditional love, patience, and acceptance for your child. The first moments between…

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Victory for disability inclusion as Qatar ranks first worldwide in digital accessibility

Doha made it to the top of four different lists within the index. Qatar has ranked first worldwide on the Digital Accessibility Rights Evaluation Index 2020 (DARE Index 2020), released…

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‘What will happen if I die?’: Bushra’s fight for survival

Bushra’s mother finds herself in an agonising situation as her daughter’s life is put on the line. Here is how you can help. After an invigorating swimming lesson, Bushra texts…

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News

Qatar Charity trains hearing-impaired Palestinians for employment

Qatar Charity has started its vocational training program for 100 audibly impaired persons in Palestine. Some 100 hearing-impaired Palestinians will receive vocational training and rehabilitation as part of a programme…

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Qatar set to deliver full World Cup experience for people with disabilities

Qatar aims to host the most accessible tournament ever held in sports history. Disabled fans have been promised access to a range of digital content for the FIFA World Cup…

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News

Palestinian boy hears for first time at Gaza-based Hamad hospital

The mother of the child thanked the Qatari medical delegation for helping her son. A Palestinian child who suffered from 90% loss of hearing uttered his first words after a…

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Sports
News

Love is not blind: Wife brings match to life for visually-impaired Al Ahly fan

“My wife’s words paint pictures in my mind of the beautiful game,” said Ikrami. Despite decreased capacity at this year’s FIFA Club World Cup, football fever filled the stadiums. Hundreds…

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Rumailah hospital helps special needs children integrate into schools

The hospital aims to help hundreds of children navigate a normal life in schools. Young children with special needs are being offered support to help integrate them into regular schools…

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