Organisation aids 65 Down syndrome patients

dubai — up to 65 people with determination suffering from down syndrome have benefited from the services rendered by uae down syndrome society in dubai, in 2016-2017.

the organisation is a nonprofit entity that aims to ensure inclusion and empowerment of people with down syndrome through achieving their full potential and maximising their skills to participate effectively and productively in society.

since its launch in 2009, the organisation has been offering efficient programmes and services to citizens and residents of different nationalities using latest state-of-the-art technology, said eid mohamed thani harib, chairperson of the uae down syndrome society, which is credited under ministerial decree no 405 by the ministry of social affairs to serve people with down syndrome in uae.

he noted that the organisation works for assisting people of all ages with down syndrome, by developing their potential and helping them to become self-reliant through the development of their communication skills and movement abilities, providing the basic constituents that prepare them for academic, social and vocational inclusion.

a total of 65 people were registered in the society in 2016-17 and received 3,025 sessions, including 625 in areas of family guidance, 481 in physiotherapy, 819 in functional therapy and rehabilitation, 1,118 in speechlanguage pathology in addition to early diagnosis and intervention services. the registration for uae down syndrome society services ends on july 20, as announced by the society. — wam