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The International Conference for Special Needs Dubai 2007
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under the Patronage of
His Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum
took place 18th and 19th November 2007 in Crowne Plaza Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
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The Opening and Ribbon Cutting
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by His Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, Acting Chairman of the Rashid Paediatric Therapy Center.
His Highness was accompanied by Mr. Ahmed Hashim Khoury, Founder of the Rashid Paediatric Therapy Center. Behind His Highness Dr. Mesad Faleh Shlash, the Cultural Consular & Head of the Cultural Office of the General Consulate of Kuwait in Dubai, UAE. |
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Start of the Opening Ceremony
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His Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum (in mid of the photo) was accompanied by the leading Delegation of Dubai Customs, Mr. Ahmed Bin Lahej and Mr. Abdulla Al Khaja and Dr. Mesad Faleh Shlash the Cultural Consular & Head of the Cultural Office of the General Consulate of Kuwait in Dubai (to the right side of photo). To the left side of photo: Mr. Ahmed Hashim Khoury, Mrs. Mariam Othman and Ms Noura (Iris) Dapper. |
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The children of the Rashid Paediatric Therapy Center...
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...opened the Conference with a special show for His Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum and all guests. |
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Appreciation Award for His Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum
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Ms Noura (Iris) Dapper felt highly honoured to forward the Appreciation Award to His Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum for his trust and support. |
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The Appreciation Award
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from Ms Noura Dapper, ESS Medical Performance, to His Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, Acting Chairman of the Rashid Paediatric Therapy Center. |
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Opening Speech
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On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Juma Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum Ms Noura (Iris) Dapper, Chairperson of ESS Medical Performance, welcomed all valued guests:
"I feel honored to welcome you on behalf of our Patron, His Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum at this first International Conference for Special Needs Dubai 2007.
ESS Medical Performance was established in August 2003 in Dubai. The summary of information from patients, families, institutions, companies, medical personnel and many more made a wish grew up.
The wish, to do something special - to give support and assistance and to be able to answer all questions. This wish grew and changed into a real goal. To work out and establish a new concept, containing all ideas such as Medical & Health Support, Health & Education as well as Train-the-Trainer Systems and a lot of contents more to meet the expectations from the various fields.
The Result is now the International Conference for Special Needs Dubai 2007, as a foundation stone for a complete follow-up concept.
Please allow me to take the opportunity at this stage to express my sincere gratitudes to His Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum. Without His Highness trust, this conference would not have been able to be realized. Your Highness thank you !
We are more than happy that the information about this conference already crossed the borders of the U.A.E., so that we are highly delighted to welcome today with us
- from Kuwait Dr. Mesad Faleh Shlash, the Cultural Consular & Head of the Cultural Office of the General Consulate of Kuwait in Dubai, UAE.
- from the Republic of Sudan Dr. Saeed Abdulla Saeed, Under Secretary of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Women & Child Affairs
We thank our Sponsors who support this conference & project.
1. Dubai Customs, our Government Platinum Sponsor, represented today by Mr. Ahmed Bin Lahej, Director of Client Partnership Department
2. RTA Roads & Transport Authority, our Government Support Sponsor, represented today by Mr. Saeed Al Bairaq, Deputy Director of Marketing & Corporate Communication Department
3. Crowne Plaza Hotel, our silver Sponsor, represented by Mr. Ivor Prestwood, General Manager and
4. HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, our Bronze Sponsor, represented by Mrs. Kaltham Al Koheji, Regional Head of Communications.
As well I would like to thank our Partners who support this conference we are happy to welcome:
5. Our Technical Partner - Takamul, represented by Dr. Haidar Al Yousuf, the Executive Director.
And a big Thank you to our Supporting Partners:
6. ENDP- Emirates National Development Program under The Executive Office, represented by Ms Azzah Al Sharhan, Director
7. Welcome to our Partners from Germany: HKZ - Herz- und Kreislaufzentrum Rotenburg a.d. Fulda and Herzclinic Rodenberg, a leading heartcenter, and the specialized Clinics for Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Rehabilitation and Neurologic Rehabilitation, represented by Dr. med. Joachim Schuchert, Senior Consultant and Head of the Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Rehabilitation Clinic.
8. Thank you to Microsoft, represented today by Mr. Khalid Lootah, Public Sector Lead in Gulf for Microsoft
9. Thank you to PRM International (Professional Risk Management). Ms Heike Glassner, the Head of Training Division.
Last but not least I would like to give a very warmheartly Thank you to my partner, Ms Petra-Khadija Mueller, owner of Mueller Event Management, who supported and assisted the complete project, and overtook all matters of Media and Public Relation too.
The goal of ESS is, to give a permanent support, further educational opportunities and assistance to those, who would like to extend their knowledge and to exchange information and ideas. And to offer a platform, where experts from the Arabian countries and overseas will meet to discuss the challenges and opportunities, and to find new solutions.
ESS will establish a strong and close working network of local, GCC-wide and International specialists and leading institutions, to offer tailor made services, concepts and training solutions as a contribution to the local communities.
Your Highness ladies and gentlemen
We all have one thing in common we all want to raise the quality of lives of the people with special needs and their families." |
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The ICSN Dubai 2007 Appreciation Award
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The Award was given to the leading Delegates, Sponsors and Partners whose engagement made this first International Conference for Special Needs Dubai 2007 a great success.
The Awards were forwarded personally by His Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum. |
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The Appreciation Award
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for our Official Partner, the Rashid Paediatric Therapy Center, led by Mrs. Mariam Othman, Directress.
On behalf of the Center, Ms Janette S. Graham, Head Teacher, received the Award. |
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ESS Medical Performance welcomed
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the Head of the Cultural Office of the General Consulate of Kuwait in Dubai, UAE. |
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Speaker of the Cultural Office of the General Consultate of Kuwait in Dubai
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Speech of Dr. Mesad Faleh Shlash, the Cultural Consular:
"Kuwait efforts in the field of social welfare made an accomplishment and leadership in providing several services for citizenship and the other residents in Kuwait. We focussed on the social welfare system for people with special needs. In the Kuwaiti history we found it 1954, when the past Emir Sheikh Abdalla Al Salem Al Sabah decided to found a bureau for social affairs to provide social services for all people, with emphasize on people with special needs, called handicapped at that time. After the Kuwaiti Independence in 1961 and the outcoming results of the development of the Governmental Administration, the position changed into the nowadays Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour.
The Kuwait Government started to develop an integrative systems of services and social programs for people with special needs. In 1958 the State of Kuwait issued laws for social services to facilitate for local sectors to deal with people with special needs and to provide the necessary care, in addition to the Governmental share in providing the financial support.
In the field of special education in 1955 the first school for blinds was opened (36 students started their studies there) and the blinds joint for the first time with their colleagues - who are able to see - the school of religious education. From 1960 to 1970 the Government established further schools for special education. In the meantime Kuwait has 12 schools to serve people in various fields of special needs.
The Kuwaiti Constitution emphasized on the rights of people with special needs for education and implemented the law No. 11 from 1960, related to compulsory education. This law also includes the responsibility for all caretakers of students with special needs to send them regularly to these schools.
In 1960 the first Rehabilitation Center was established with the aim to rehabilitate people with special needs from the age of 18 up to 45, and to train them how to use and develop their potential in order to get independent in their work and social lives.
In 1965 the first institution for mentally retarded was opened. This institution offers social rehabilitation and provides in-door care for those individuals, whose families are not able to take care on them at their own homes.
In the field of sports in the year 1978 the Kuwaiti Sports Club for Handicapped opened to provide a new platform for social life. In the meantime the members of the club won several medals and Awards of Championships in the Regional and International level.
In Kuwait we now have several institutions and organizations which try to provide comprehensive services, such as health, phychological and social services for people with special needs. E.g. the Kuwaiti Medical Center which is taking care on genetic releated disorders, established in 1979 and the Center for Learning and Evaluating of children, which is dealing with the diagnostics of disability cases and learning disabilities, established in 1984. In the mid of 1990s opened the Center of Early Intervention to provide services and consultation for children with special needs and their families (from birth until the age of 9 years).
In 1997 the Higher Council for Handicapped Affairs was founded in order to set public policies for the special needs care and to implement them. Also to extend the legislation and procedures which are related to the Governmental Responsibilities towards all people with special needs.
The State of Kuwait seeks for the time-being latest information in the field of special needs care and to encourage the cooperation and coordination between various institutions working in this field on the local, regional (Gulf Countries) and the International level.
FinaIly I would like to thank the Rashid Paediatric Therapy Center and ESS Medical Performance to be a part of this event, which offers to me the opportunity to meet with specialists and colleagues from other countries who share the same interests." |
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The Appreciation Award
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for Dr. Mesad Faleh Shlash for his support in favour of the International Conference for Special Needs Dubai 2007. |
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Government Platinum Sponsor - Dubai Customs
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We welcome the Government of Dubai - Dubai Customs as our Government Platinum Sponsor. |
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Dubai Customs - the Speaker of our Government Platinum Sponsor
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Speech of Mr. Ahmed Bin Lahej, Director of Client Partnership Department.
"I am so glad to be with you today at the opening of the International Conference for Special Needs, representing Dubai Customs as the Platinum Sponsor. This conference outlines a great opportunity to give citizens with special needs the support they require. Those persons are very dear to our hearts and constitute a special segment of the society that no one can ignore.
It is certainly our pleasure in Dubai Customs to witness this conference taking place in Dubai, where everyone agrees on supporting our community with special needs and their families who face the challenges and have given all what it takes to sustain their children with special needs, educate and raise them.
Dubai Customs feels that it is necessary to embrace the children with special needs and their families because they are an important part in our society.
We are also aware on the importance of this conference to the children with special needs, as it highlights innovative technologies and modern techniques to help them join again the local society and the economic cycle.
For that reason, and as a part of Dubai Customs corporate social responsibility, we have always been committed to help the families who have children with special needs by offering them the best services and facilities. We look forward to help them by recruiting a number of the people with special needs to Dubai Customs.
We aim at helping this segment by easing their life through a continuous support and by encouraging them to efficiently associate with the community.
This can be achieved through the adaptation and the arrangement of an appropriate working environment.
We also have the will to prepare the required plans to meet the challenges that face those children and we seek to make their dreams and ambitions come true while participating in Dubais development.
Finally, we are full of hope that this conference meets its goals and that the dreams of the special needs children and their families come true." |
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The Appreciation Award
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for Dubai Customs, received by Mr. Ahmed Bin Lahej, Director of Client Partnership Department, the being the Mainsponsor of this first International Conference for Special Needs Dubai 2007. |
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Government Support Sponsor - RTA - Roads & Transport Authority
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We welcomed the Government of Dubai, RTA - Roads & Transport Authority as our Government Support Sponsor.
"Our Vision: "Safe and Smooth Transport for all"
Today Dubai is considered one of the fastest growing cities in the world, making the provision of high quality infrastructural facilities absolutely imperative. This has attracted investors from across the globe making it a financial and tourism hub. Providing an advanced transport network to cater to the influx of people and businesses has been high on the governments agenda, which is evident from its initiatives to enhance public transport facilities and improve roads across the emirate to make travel safer and smoother.
The Roads and Transport RTA) came into existence in November 2005 post the decree No.48 issued by the late Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum which included the appointment of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as the President of the newly formed Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
On its establishment, H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, was appointed by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of RTA. H.E. Al Tayer heads the Board of directors of the authority that consists of five agencies to deliver the core services of the authority. These agencies include: Traffic and Roads, Public Transport, Rail, the Marine and Dubai Taxi. They work within the framework of the authority but operate independently and have their own budgets and resources which are mainly outsourced.
On a corporate level, RTA has two support organizational agencies: namely the "Strategy and Corporate Governance" and the "Corporate Support Services". |
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The Appreciation Award
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for the Roads & Transport Authority - RTA - was forwarded to its Representative, Mr. Saeed Al Bairaq, Deputy Director of Marketing & Corporate Communication Department. |
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The Hotel Crowne Plaza Dubai (Silver Sponsor)
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From left to right: Mr. Ivor Prestwood (Hotel Manager), Mr. Pascal Gauvin (General Manager & Director of Operations UAE & Qatar
InterContinental Hotels Group), Mr. Ricky Tursunov (Conventions Director).
The entire team at the Hotel Crowne Plaza Dubai is extending their full support for this highly commendable conference that has the ability to touch many lives. The International Conference for Special Needs Dubai 2007 will be hosted by the Hotel Crowne Plaza Dubai in the Emirates Auditorium from the 18th 19th November 2007. It is an honour for the IHG group (InterContinental Hotels Group) to be associated with such a worth while cause.
Show we care culture is a part of our hotel and thats why we constantly strive to help and support the community where ever possible. We will continue to assist and source out those great opportunities to make a difference in someones life.
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Speaker for Hotel Crowne Plaza Dubai
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Mr. Ivor Prestwood, Hotel Manager, said:
"Crowne Plaza Dubai reaches out
The Crowne Plaza team is well known in the community to support all efforts for people with special needs. Crowne Plaza has joined forces with Manzil, centre for children with special needs in the fight to keep all the 40 students in the school. The team has collected over 20 000dhs during Ramadan for the centre and has supported them in numerous events, such as repainting their school and hosting their yearly functions.
The entire team at the Hotel Crowne Plaza Dubai is extending their full support for this highly commendable conference that has the ability to touch many lives. The International Conference for Special Needs Dubai 2007 will be hosted by the Hotel Crowne Plaza Dubai in the Emirates Auditorium from the 18th 19th November 2007. It is an honour for the IHG group (Intercontinental Hotels Group) to be associated with such a worth while cause.
Show we care culture is a part of the hotel and thats why we constantly strive to help and support the community where ever possible. We will continue to assist and source out those great opportunities to make a difference in someones life.
The Hotel Crowne Plaza Dubai is closely cooperating with ESS Medical Performance as the initiator of the conference to make this special event a grand success." |
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The Appreciation Award
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was forwarded to Mr. Ivor Prestwood, the Hotel Manager of the Crowne Plaza Hotel Dubai. |
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HSBC Bank Middle East Limited Dubai (Bronze Sponsor)
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HSBC is the largest international bank in the Middle East. It has a long and unique local history, having operated in many countries of the region for over half a century. HSBC markets itself as the The worlds local bank. Our regional and international reach and expertise, combined with our local heritage, knowledge and long term commitment, make us without doubt a unique member of UAEs financial community.
Our business is based on solid ethical foundations and is driven by a talented, diverse group of people rewarded on merit. Through a number of subsidiaries and associated companies, HSBC offers a wide range of job opportunities in areas such as Foreign Exchange, Investment Banking, Islamic Banking / Amanah Finance, Personal Banking, Corporate Banking, Operations, Product/Services Development, Finance / Accounting, Information Technology, Corporate Communications, Human Resources, Marketing, Administration, Legal / Compliance and Real Estate.
HSBC has a global policy of embracing diversity and equal opportunities within its workforce. People involved at the core of our business are constantly finding ways of serving our staff and customers better.
As a result our global staff composition reflects our customer base and here in the region we have announced the Equal Opportunity Project in partnership with Takamul, the Government of Dubais Special Needs initiative. The project aims to enable and empower all persons with special needs, making them fully integrated members of society.
The strategic partnership goal was to develop an equal opportunity project and is consistent with HSBC Groups overall positioning on diversity. As an equal opportunity employer the bank is offering employment opportunities in its workforce in the UAE and the Middle Eastern region for people with special needs.
HSBC and Takamul are working together to develop a person centered supported employment approach that will create employment for individuals with special needs in a variety of employment settings within the HSBC system. With the assistance of Takamul, individualized approach that examines each individual with special needs and matches their skills and abilities to an employment situation is carried out. Once the person is employed, Takamul provides staff sensitization training, job coaching services and support to employer/co-workers and the selected employees while HSBC line managers provide on-going mentoring.
To make the work environment conducive to people with special needs, HSBC have made changes to technology, workstations and access to the work place in its office in Dubai Internet City to enable staff with special needs to adequately perform their duties and responsibilities. HSBC has plans in place to ensure all its premises are accessible in the near future.
For further information please use the contact form. Thank you! |
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The Speaker for HSBC Bank Middle East Limited
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Mrs. Kaltham Al Koheji, Regional Head of Communications, said:
"Its a great pleasure to be here today and to say a few words about HSBCs participation in this years International Conference for Special Needs Dubai 2007.
As the worlds local bank, HSBC aspires to be the worlds leading financial services organisation that understands the local populations and values the diversity of the markets in which we operate. As a result our regional staff composition heavily reflects our customer base and here in the region we have announced the Equal Opportunity Project in partnership with Takamul, the Government of Dubais Special Needs initiative.
The project aims to enable and empower all persons with special needs, making them fully participatory members of society. We are offering opportunities within the bank for a solid and productive career thus giving hope to many people who feel their opportunities are few and far between a solid future. We hope opportunities will help build their self esteem and less reliance on other people. At HSBC we believe we have a responsibility to the communities in which we operate, and that our actions can make a positive difference to these communities.
Under the umbrella of the HSBC in the Community Middle East Foundation, a charitable and community initiative launched by the Bank in 1996, the bank has been involved in several charitable and community initiatives as well as funding educational and environmental projects all over the country.
Over the years HSBC has supported a wide variety of projects that have given a helping hand to many organisations at the heart of the UAE community such as: the Dubai Rehabilitation Centre, Senses Special Needs Centre, Al Noor Centre, Dubai Autism Centre, The Future Centre in Abu Dhabi are just a few of the many centres who benefit from the banks commitment to providing financial aid to the various charities.
We also support such projects through the involvement of employees who get engaged in a wide range of volunteering and fundraising initiatives and through their personal donations.
We are pleased to sponsor the International Conference for Special Needs Dubai 2007 and we look forward to the opportunity to meet other entities involved in supporting individuals with special needs, to exchange information, ideas, meet the experts, discuss the challenges and raise awareness about HSBCs role and involvement in hiring individuals with special needs.
I would like to conclude by wishing the International Conference for Special Needs Dubai 2007 organisers the best of luck." |
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The Appreciation Award
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was forwarded to Mrs. Kaltham Al Koheji, Regional Head of Communications. |
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Takamul (Technical Partner)
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Takamul, led by its Executive Director, Dr. Haidar Al Yousuf, is a vision shared by many and realized by the Government of Dubai. Takamuls approach is the building of appropriate infrastructures though advocacy, policy, capacity building and focal direct service delivery to facilitate the self-determination and participation of people with special needs as valuable, contributing members of society.
As a Government of Dubai initiative, Takamuls goal is to advocate and advance appropriate policies and best practices supporting and empowering people with special needs in the areas of Health, Education, Employment and Accessibility.
For further information please use the contactform or send mail to: noura@ess-dubai.org. Thank you!
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The Appreciation Award
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for our Technical Partner, Takamul, Dr. Haidar Al Yousuf, Executive Director.
"Takamul is a vision shared by many and realized by the Government of Dubai. Takamuls approach is the building of appropriate infrastructures though advocacy, policy, capacity building and focal direct service delivery to facilitate the self-determination and participation of people with special needs as valuable, contributing members of society.
As a Government of Dubai initiative, Takamuls goal is to advocate and advance appropriate policies and best practices supporting and empowering people with special needs in the areas of Health, Education, Employment and Accessibility.
Examples of Takamul programs include:
Supporting the healthcare system in developing a national newborn and developmental screening program. Provide state of the art interdisciplinary assessment, diagnostic, planning, intervention and support services to children with (1) disabilities, (2) congenital abnormalities, and (3) those at risk of developmental delays and their families.
Enabling young people and adults with special needs to transition from school, centre-based, non-work programs or family environments to educational and/or employment settings.
Ensuring that physical environments, transportation and communication systems are created as fully accessible for individuals with special needs.
Building in-country capacity and leadership in the disability related fields and services through training, clinical mentoring, and community practice.
Facilitating and supporting the development of research capacity and promote R&D that is multi-disciplinary and collaborative in order to generate, disseminate, and apply relevant disability knowledge.
Providing state-of-the-art information, communication and assistive technology services to the whole community of individuals with special needs.
We at Takamul are proud to be part of the International Conference in Special Needs. We would like to demonstrate our technical support through the workshop presentation entitled Life Stories: Towards an Integrated and Inclusive Dubai regarding our vision of how the life of individuals with special needs can and will be in the near future." |
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Emirates National Development Programm under The Executive Office
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Established in November 2005, under the directive of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Emirates Nationals Development Programme (ENDP) serves as an effective catalyst to promote the employment of UAE nationals into the private sector.
The objective of the programme is to raise awareness in the private sector about indigenous talent and improve the recruitment and long-term retention rate of UAE nationals. ENDP helps train and recruit UAE nationals in all sectors, including banking, insurance, retail, real estate and hospitality. Training programmes offered by ENDP include general, essential or specialized on-job guidance to empower UAE nationals with industry specific competencies that ensure appropriate job placements.
Apart from organizing assessment tests, career counseling and personality evaluations, ENDP also hosts open recruitment days to facilitate prospective employers conduct job interviews.
Since June 2006, ENDP has helped the private sector recruit over 2,500 UAE qualified nationals.
ENDP has recently announced its partnership with Takamul, the apex body for people with special needs, to support UAE nationals find suitable jobs in the private sector. The partnership reflects ENDPs strategy to persuade the private sector on the benefits of employing UAE nationals, including those with special needs. |
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The Appreciation Award
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was received by Ms Azzah Al-Sharhan, Director of Emirates Nationals Development Programme.
As the United Arab Emirates unprecedented economic and social growth, it is crucial to recognise people with special needs as an important asset with a great potential, contributing to our countrys growth as academics, athletes and entrepreneurs, while overcoming all barriers and challenges.
The Emirates National Development Programme recently announced its partnership with Takamul, the apex body for people with special needs, to support UAE nationals find suitable employment opportunities in the private sector. The partnership reflects ENDPs strategy to persuade the private sector on the benefits of employing UAE nationals, including those with special needs.
We are committed to empowering all UAE nationals and assist those with barriers to employment to achieve their individual career objectives and self sufficient and productive members in the community.
ENDP firmly believes people with special needs possess talents that can be nurtured through focused programmes. The knowledge and competencies acquired will help them develop a career, and contribute more to the society. In doing this, we will increase their chances of joining companies in the private sector and acquiring meaningful careers in their fields of choice.
At present, our commitment is to equip all UAE nationals including people with special needs, the less educated and women, with the necessary expertise in different industry sectors. In the past two years we have entered into hundreds of partnerships with various government organizations as well as private sector enterprises to train and employ over 2500 UAE Nationals. 93% of those employed by ENDP still remain in employment.
We hope that our new partnership with Takamul becomes a first step towards integrating people with special needs and increase the participation of all individuals in the workforce. We hope that you use this two days conference as a platform to share and exchange experiences in the integration and inclusion of people with special needs in the society and enhance their participation in decision-making for programs and policies targeting them. With this I end my introduction with a saying I heard from a colleague of mine in Takamul:
The only disability in life is ignorance!
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We welcome the new cooperation partners of ESS Medical Performance
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the Medical Heart Center, Herz- und Kreislaufzentrum (HKZ) in Rotenburg upon Fulda, and the Clinics of Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Rehabilitation and Neurologic Rehabilitation, led by its Managing Director Mr. Guido Wernert. |
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The leading Delegation of HKZ and Clinics for Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Rehabilitation and Neurologic Rehabilitation for the ICSN Dubai 2007
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Dr. med. Joachim Schuchert is a 45 years old Head Physician and Senior Consultant & Orthopaedic Specialist of Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Rehabilitation in the Medical Heart Center (Herz- und Kreislaufzentrum, HKZ) in Rotenburg upon Fulda.
In close cooperation with the Neurologic Rehabilitation Clinic, led by his colleague, Dr. med. Andreas Nachtmann, Senior Consultant and Head Physician, HKZ established a new Neuro-Orthopaedic Function Unit, which is treating especially patients with multiple handicaps.
The Neuro-Orthopaedic Unit treats patients with both, neurological deficits and orthopedic problems, e.g. in condition after cerebral infarction and after hip operation.
In cooperation with the Rehabilitation Clinic even patients with an infantile cerebral palsy or Multiple sclerosis get treated by both Departments (the Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Rehabilitation Clinic and the Neurologic Rehabilitation Clinic) and are prepared for further surgical procedures if necessary.
Therapy comprises of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, medical training therapy, biofeedback, massage, exercise and education to achieve independence in the activities of daily living.
Additional Designation of Dr. med. Joachim Schuchert:
Neuraltherapy, Sports Medicine, Technical Qualification for Radiation Protection, Emergency Medical Aid, Chirotherapy, Bruegger-Therapist, Physical Medicine, Psychosomatic Basic Supply, Special Pain Therapy, Administrative Additional Studium MHM (Medical Hospital Manager, Social Medicine).
Additional Designation of Dr. med. Andreas Nachtmann
Rehabilitation Medicine, Sleep medicine, Technical Qualification for radiation protection, Qualification as Specialist in Botulinum toxine therapy (e.g. spasticity and dystonia), Road traffic medicine surveyor.
Additional Main Departments of Herz- und Kreislaufzentrum (HKZ):
Specialised Cardiologic Clinic, Clinic for Cardio and Cardiovascular Surgery, Centre for Cardiologic Rehabilitation and Prevention, Clinic for Neurologic Rehabilitation, Clinic for Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Rehabilitation.
Additional Main Departments of the Rodenberg Clinic:
Cardiovascular and Circulatory Diagnostics, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Clinic, Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, Rehabilitation Clinic, Physiotherapy, Psychological Department.
For further information about the clinics, therapies, services etc. please contact: noura@ess-dubai.org or use the contactform. Thank you! |
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The speaker for the HKZ - Herz- und Kreislaufzentrum Rotenburg, Germany
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Dr. med. Joachim Schuchert, Senior Consultant and Head of the Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Rehabilitation Center. |
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The Appreciation Award
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was received by Dr. Joachim Schuchert on behalf of the HKZ as well as all supporting specialists of the clinics. |
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Microsoft (Supporting Partner)
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We welcome Microsoft as a Supporting Partner!
Mr. Khalid Lootah, Public Sector Lead in Gulf for Microsoft, will be the key speaker for Special Needs & Latest Technologies. The workshop will introduce the participants to Microsofts longstanding commitment to accessibility. The discussion will cover various accessibility solutions and assistive technology products that enable impaired people to realize their full potential. A case study about accessible technology will also be presented.
For further information please use the contactform or send a mail to: noura@ess-dubai.org. Thank you!
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Speaker for Microsoft
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Mr. Khalid Lootah, Public Sector Lead in Gulf for Microsoft, said:
"Microsoft provides software and services that help people communicate, do their work, be entertained, and manage their personal lives. Over the past 30 years, innovative technology has transformed how we access and share information, changed the way businesses and institutions operate, and made the world smaller by giving us instant access to people and resources everywhere.
Accessibility empowers and enables people of all abilities to realize their full potential. At Microsoft, our mission is to enable people and businesses throughout the world to realize their full potential. Delivering on this mission means we strive to build products that are accessible to everyone - including individuals who experience the world in different ways because of difficulties or disabilities. We deliver on that promise by striving to create technology for everyone.
"Our vision is to create innovative technology that is accessible to everyone and will adapt to each person's needs. Accessible technology eliminates barrieres for people with disabilities and enables individuals to optimize their abilities and unlock their potential" - Bill Gates, Chairman and Chief Software Architect of Microsoft
"By addressing the needs of people with a wide range of abilities, we gain deeper insights into the challenges that people face as they interact with technology. As a result, Microsoft is able to create technology that is more functional for everyone" - Robert Sinclair, Director of Accessibility, Microsoft." |
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was received by Mr. Khalid Lootah, Public Sector Lead in Gulf for Microsoft. |
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PRM International (Supporting Partner)
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PRM International is an independent risk management consultancy. For more than 30 years its Directors have provided international clients in both the private and public sectors with specialist security advice together comprehensive solutions to successfully manage their risk exposure.
With a network of highly trained associates positioned strategically around the region, Dubai based PRM International is ideally located and staffed to respond promptly to our customers risk and crisis management requirements in the Middle East, Southern and Central Asia and the African continent. Our team consists of seasoned professionals drawn from backgrounds in law enforcement and security services, together with leading specialist private sector consultants.
Ms Heike Glassner is the PRM Training Manager, Trainer/Assessor of PRM International.
Heike started her career as a police investigator in Berlin, Germany. During this time she was involved in providing voluntary services for the German Life Saving Society (DLRG), where, being responsible for rescue diver training and salvage operations, she gained several qualifications in water safety and first aid. In addition to being an International Life Saving Instructor, Heike is a qualified Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) UK Beach and Pool Lifeguard Trainer/Assessor and a St. John Ambulance Trainer/Assessor. She has also holds Diploma in Tourism and Sport Management.
In close cooperation with ESS Medical Performance, PRM International Training Division will offer specially designed Training Solutions, especially in matters of Accidential Prevention and First Aid / Emergency Aid opportunities.
For further information please contact Ms Noura by mail noura@ess-dubai.org or use the contact form. Thank you!
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The Appreciation Award
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Ms. Heike Glassner, Head of Training Division, received the Award on behalf of the Chairman, Mr. Hareb Bin Hadher (Major General, Ret.) |
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The Appreciation Award
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for Ms Petra Khadija Mueller, owner of Mueller Event Management - MeM - and Director of Media and Public Relation for ESS Medical Performance and the International Conference for Special Needs Dubai 2007, for her permanent support and cooperation. |
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The Appreciation Award
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for Ms Noura Dapper, Chairperson of ESS Medical Performance, for her permanent and extraordinary engagement as the Founder and Organizer of the International Conference for Special Needs Dubai 2007. |
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Government of Dubai - Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Supporting Partner)
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The Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) is pleased to confirm their participation with the International Conference for Special Needs Dubai 2007.
Next to DTCM support with the conference, "Dubai - Simply Accessible" features updates on the latest hotels, entertainment and attractions in the worlds most exciting city - Dubai, especially for all guests with special needs. The updated information will enable you to find the best facilities and venues to meet your accessibility requirements and will assist you in making an informed choice when planning a trip to Dubai either for a holiday, short trip or for business. The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing was again assisted by volunteers in carrying out the audit of the facilities in this guide. The volunteer team included wheelchair users in order to ensure the provision of accurate and practical information.
Further information will follow soon. |
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Government of Dubai - Dubai Convention Bureau (Supporting Partner)
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Directly connected to DTCM - Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing, the Dubai Convention Bureau is also pleased to confirm the participation with the International Conference for Special Needs Dubai 2007.
Detailed information will follow soon. |
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Appreciation Award for ESS Medical Performance
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Ms Noura (Iris) Dapper, Chairperson of ESS Medical Performance, received the Appreciation Award under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Department, Chairman Emirates Airlines and Chairman Rashid Paediatric Therapy Center.
The Award was forwarded to Ms Noura by His Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, Acting Chairman of the Rashid Paediatric Therapy Center, on behalf of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, for her support of the children of the Rashid Paediatric Therapy Center. |
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Press Conference, 22nd October 2007
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We felt really pleased to welcome our Offical Partner, Sponsors and Technical Partner (from left to right) with our Press Conference for the International Conference for Special Needs Dubai 2007 on Monday, 22nd October 2007:
- Crowne Plaza Hotel, Mr. Ricky Tursunov, Conventions Director
- ESS Medical Performance, Ms Noura (Iris) Dapper, Chairwoman and Founder of Conference
- Rashid Paediatric Therapy Center, Mrs. Mariam Othman, Directress. Mrs. Mariam gave the speech on behalf of His Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum
- Rashid Paediatric Therapy Center, Ms Janette S. Graham, Head Teacher
- HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, Mrs Kaltham Al Koheji, Regional Head of Communications
- Takamul, Dr. Haidar Al Yousuf, Executive Director
- Government of Dubai - Dubai Customs, Mr. Ahmed Bin Lahej, Director of the Client Partnership Department
- Merchant e-Media, Ms Petra (Khadija) Mueller, Director Events & Public Relation |
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International Conference for Special Needs Dubai 2007
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Official Partner:
the Rashid Paediatric Therapy Center, Dubai, led by Mrs. Mariam Othman, Directress
Founder and Organizer:
ESS Medical Performance, led by Ms Noura (Iris) Dapper, Chairwoman
Head of Public Relation and Event Management:
Ms Petra (Khadija)Mueller
The Conference will be held on 18th and 19th November 2007 in Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Opening Ceremony:
Mrs. Mariam Othman, Directress of the Rashid Paediatric Therapy Center, will lead through the ceremony
Opening speech:
H.H. Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum (or a Delegate of his choice).
Leading speakers:
- ESS Medical Performance, Ms Noura (Iris) Dapper, Chairwoman and Founder of Conference
- Rashid Paediatric Therapy Center, Ms. Janette S. Graham, Head Teacher (on behalf of Mrs. Mariam Othman)
- from Kuwait: Dr. Mesad F. Shlash, Counceler & Head of Office of the General Consulate of Kuwait, Cultural Office (further to his position the Assistant Professor with the Kuwait University, Department of Social Work and Sociology)
- Government of Dubai, Dubai Customs
- Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (waiting for final choice of speaker/s)
- Dubai Convention Bureau (belonging to DTCM)
- Takamul, Dr. Haidar Al Yousuf, Executive Director
- Crowne Plaza Hotel Dubai, Mr. Ivor Prestwood, General Manager
- Microsoft, Mr. Khalid Lootah, Public Sector Lead in Gulf for Microsoft
- from Germany: Herz- und Kreislaufzentrum Rotenburg a.d. Fulda and Herzclinic Rodenberg, leading heartcenter and specialized Clinics for Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Rehabilitation, Mr. Guido Wernert, Managing Director / Dr. med. Joachim Schuchert, Senior Consultant of the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Clinic
- PRM International (Professional Risk Management), Mr. Hareb Bin Hadher or Mike LLewellyn-Jones, Director & General Manager.
Topics of Conference:
1. Special Needs & Human Resources Management
2. Special Needs & Guest-/Customer-/Patient- Relation Management
3. Special Needs & Latest Technologies
4. Special Needs People & Modern Lifestyle
5. Special Needs & Risk Management
Agenda Preview:
18th November 2007
10:30 a.m. Inauguration
11:00 a.m. Presentation and speeches by Sponsors and participating Delegates
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunchbreak
2:30 p.m. (expected time to 5:30 p.m.) Seminars
19th November 2007
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Presentation and speeches by Sponsors and participating Delegates
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Seminar
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunchbreak
2:00 p.m. (expected time to 5:00 p.m) Seminars.
We would like to invite you to join us to make this special conference a grand success.
For registration with seminars and more information please contact Ms Noura (Iris) Dapper by eMail: iris.dapper@ess-dubai.org or use the contact form. Thank you!
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The successful organising team behind...
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Petra (Khadija) Mueller, Owner of MeM FZLLC Dubai and Director of Event Management, successfully organised several events and conferences, e.g. the 4th Forum "Towards an eFamily" on 4th and 5th April 2007, in cooperation with Ms Noura.
With all new, soon upcoming projects this experienced and well-tried team will guarantee that all new events, conferences and workshops will meet even highest expectations of professionalism. |
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Certificate of Appreciation
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Her Highness Sheikha Rawda Bint Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Higher Organizing Committee of the 4th International Women's Cultural Forum "Towards an eFamily" expressed her sincere gratitude and appreciation for Ms Noura's positive contribution and effective role in supporting the forum and her activities making the forum successful |
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Certificate of Appreciation
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The Dubai eGovernment, signed by the Director Mr. Salem Khamis Al Shair, Main Sponsor of the 4th International Women's Cultural Forum "Towards an eFamily" expressed their sincere gratitudes and appreciation for Ms Noura's positive contribution and effective role in supporting the forum and her activities making the forum successful |
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Certificate of Appreciation
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The Diplomatic Ladies Association, Sponsor of the 4th International Women's Cultural Forum "Towards an eFamily" expressed their sincere gratitudes and appreciation for Ms Noura's positive contribution and effective role in supporting the forum and her activities making the forum successful |
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