Financial allocation for social benefits for Emirati people of determination in Dubai has been increased this year to AED70 million ($19.06 million) following a directive issued by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs.
Benefits under Sheikh Hamdan’s decision for financial allocation
These benefits include fees for kindergarten, school and university enrolment, training and rehabilitation at specialised institutions and the costs of employing shadow teachers, caregivers, personal assistants and sign language interpreters.
The benefits also cover assistive devices and technologies, repair of vehicles, transportation and the costs of ensuring workplaces are equipped with facilities for people of determination.
Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community Development Authority, said: “The move will help Dubai’s social benefits reach a larger number of people of determination and foster their closer integration into society.
“The rehabilitation support provided as part of social benefit schemes immensely benefits children with disabilities and reduces the financial burden their families face.”
The directives are part of Dubai’s strategy to empower people of determination and support them in contributing to the emirate’s development journey.
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