Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) emphasised the importance of raising awareness about cerebral palsy.
In a statement to mark the World Cerebral Palsy Day, which falls on 6th October every year, aiming to raise awareness and show solidarity with individuals with cerebral palsy, as well as to highlight their health, educational, psychological, social, and rehabilitative rights, the organisation also stressed the importance of educating the public about the causes and prevention methods, showcasing the abilities of its students with cerebral palsy, and providing guidance to various media outlets to highlight the basic health, educational, psychological, social, economic, and rehabilitative rights of people with cerebral palsy.
Abdullah Al Humaidan, Secretary-General of the organisation, confirmed that the organisation is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals from various categories of People of Determination, particularly those with cerebral palsy.
He emphasised the importance of raising awareness about them, how to interact with them, and enabling them to play an active and positive role in the comprehensive and sustainable social and economic development process. This is achieved by applying the latest global theories and innovative initiatives for their rehabilitation following the highest international standards, using the best care and rehabilitation programmes applied in developed countries, and adopting them in all care and rehabilitation centres affiliated with the organisation.
He highlighted the significance of World Cerebral Palsy Day in raising awareness of the challenges faced by individuals with cerebral palsy and the importance of providing them with necessary support. He stated, “We will continue to make every effort to further develop the services provided to those under our care, including individuals with cerebral palsy, focusing on their rehabilitation and training.
‘’We will also benefit from the experiences of advanced countries in this field to ensure that the members of our organisation receive world-class care services. Additionally, we strive to provide suitable employment opportunities for them, harnessing their potential, and working towards their empowerment and inclusion in society,” he added.