Public Policy Document

The UAE government issued the National Policy for Empowering People of Determination in 2017, aiming to empower and support them to achieve active participation and provide equal opportunities in an inclusive society that ensures a dignified life for them and their families. The national policy seeks to achieve the utmost inclusivity, creating a barrier-free society that guarantees empowerment and well-being for People of Determination and their families. It also focuses on setting directions and innovating services to ensure People of Determination enjoy a high-quality life.

1. Achieve social inclusion.
2. Achieve active participation.
3. Promote equal opportunities.
4. Support and empower individuals and families to perform their roles.
    

1. Healthcare and rehabilitation.
   • Ensure comprehensive and high-quality healthcare.
   • Provide accurate and high-quality diagnostic services for People of Determination.
   • Provide data on all People of Determination in the UAE.
   • Provide specialized medical and healthcare specialists to deliver services to People of Determination.
2. Education.
   • Develop an inclusive educational system (public education, vocational education, and higher education).
   • Provide highly qualified teachers and specialists to educate People of Determination based on their various needs and academic levels.
3. Vocational training and employment.
   • Provide vocational training programs adapted to the different needs of People of Determination.
   • Provide suitable job opportunities adapted to People of Determination’s abilities and the level of their special needs.
   • Create suitable work environments that assist the People of Determination in their professional adaptation and stability.
4. Accessibility.
   • Set unified standards for buildings across the UAE that cater to the needs of People of Determination.
   • Ensure easy access for People of Determination to various information, based on their individual abilities.
   • Ensure easy and safe access for People of Determination to various locations and services.
   • Enable People of Determination to communicate with service providers in a way that best accommodates their abilities.
   • Ensure easy access for People of Determination to their homes and facilitate their daily lives.
5. Social protection and family empowerment.
   • Provide appropriate social security policies that best suit the needs of People of Determination.
   • Ensure that the rights of People of Determination are fully respected and that they are protected against any form of exploitation and abuse.
   • Deliver care and rehabilitation services to People of Determination.
   • Actively involve family members in the provision of rehabilitation services.
6. Public life, culture, and sports.
   • Engage People of Determination in different cultural and social activities.
   • Provide services to People of Determination as one of their constitutional rights.
   • Empower People of Determination to participate in local and international sports activities and competitions.
   • Embrace and nurture the creativity of People of Determination in various cultural, sports and artistic fields.
      

1. Enhance education rates among People of Determination.
2. Reduce unemployment rates among People of Determination.
3. Upgrade all services provided to People of Determination.
4. Improve the living conditions of People of Determination.
5. Improve the physical environments, facilities, and services provided to People of Determination, according to a comprehensive design system that serves various other segments of society such as the elderly, pregnant women, children, patients, and others who need special care.
    

People of Determination of different age groups in the UAE, including citizens and residents alike, parents of People of Determination and their caregivers, centers specialized in serving People of Determination, and providers of medical, social, and adapted sports care for People of Determination, whether they are professionals, family members or members of the community.