Prince Sultan bin Salman attends a function of Disabled Children's Association to mark World Day for the Disabled on Saturday. (SPA)
Published: Dec 5, 2010 00:23 Updated: Dec 5, 2010 00:41
RIYADH: Prince Sultan bin Salman, chairman of Disabled Children’s Association (DCA), said Saturday that the disabled are not only people of special needs but also people of special capabilities.
He made these remarks while opening an event to mark the World Day for the Disabled at DCA headquarters in Riyadh. He disclosed the organization’s plan to implement a number of new programs and projects.
“Saudi Arabia has fulfilled its commitment toward the disabled and has set out a complete strategy for their protection and treatment,” he said. “We consider the disabled as a social issue rather than an individual one and this is an advanced and comprehensive vision,” the prince said. Prince Sultan underscored the government’s efforts to safeguard the rights of the disabled and merge people of special needs in society and invest their capabilities.
The Cabinet has passed a law for taking care of the disabled, he pointed out.
He said the DCA provides free and specialized services to more than 3,000 disabled children through its centers in different parts of the country. DCA’s centers in Asir and Baha are under construction. It intends to establish a new center in Jazan.
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