Dubai: The region’s largest rehabilitation center for people of determination, Sanad Village is partnering with Emirates Autism Society to develop and execute training programs for families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and engage community members through educational initiatives and awareness drives
At an event which was attended by the senior members of both organizations, Mr. Faris Saeed, Chairman of Sanad Village, and Ms. Majid Sultan Al Muhairi, Chairman of Emirates Autism Society, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Expo 2020 Dubai.
The overall objective of the collaboration is to support a holistic, comprehensive, and integrated approach that includes helping families, caregivers, and wider society to understand autism and other related disorders.
We are pleased to join hands with the Emirates Autism Society and strongly believe that these kinds of partnerships that engage both public and private sectors play a critical role in the exchange of knowledge and experience. They, ultimately, further the common goal of creating truly inclusive communities where people of determination and their families are engaged and empowered.
Mr. Faris Saeed remarked about Sanad’s association with the Emirates Autism Society.
Meanwhile, Mr. Majid Al Muhairi shared that, “Whether, from the government or private sectors, partnerships with like-minded people will ensure more safe spaces and comprehensive programs tailored to meet the needs of people with autism and their families. We need more such efforts, especially in spreading awareness. The field of awareness and counselling is very important to integrate autistic children into the larger community and offer a comprehensive support system to their parents.”
SANAD VILLAGE
Sanad Village is the largest center in the region dedicated to treating autism and helping children with autism and their families to integrate into society and transition towards independence.
The holistic, comprehensive and integrated approach towards those affected by ASD employed at the center provides viable pathways into society for individuals and a support system that focuses on the entire family.
Emirates Autism Society (EAS)
EAS is an official non-profit association of public interest disclosed by the Ministry of Community Development under the Ministerial Decree No. (225) for 2012. Its primary objective is to support people with autism and their families.
The organization also works with government and private agencies involved in autism treatment and rehabilitation, hosting events and workshops to raise awareness and educate families of individuals with autism, ensuring the most effective ways to deal with these individuals and maximize their potential.