UAE: New law offers education, job opportunities for disabled people
A new law issued in Dubai aims to protect the rights of people with disabilities and ensure their inclusion and integration into society. The law seeks to include people of determination in the process of drafting policies and legislations that concern them or may affect their quality of life.
The law sets forth the rights of people with disabilities and the services that relevant entities should provide them. These include inclusive education at every stage, rehabilitation, inclusive job opportunities in all sectors, and healthcare, therapeutic and social services. They should also be able to access all services such as those pertaining to worship, police and legal.
Relevant entities should also offer people with disabilities access to data and information through various platforms and inform them about their legal rights. The law also seeks to ensure people with disabilities can access banking services and participate in various sports and entertainment programmes, among others.
