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Disability

Stories of resilience, innovation and advocacy aimed at improving accessibility, promoting inclusivity and breaking down barriers

Building disabled-accessible facilities makes good business sense, experts say

GovernmentOctober 08, 2017

Raise complaints with authorities to see accessibility in Dubai improve, say experts

UAEOctober 07, 2017

Vinayak Commar serves coffee at the cafe in the Mawaheb studio in Dubai, a place where people with disabilities work on their art and sell their creations. Christopher Pike / The National

Dubai art studio serves coffee and an opportunity for people with disabilities to integrate

EducationSeptember 19, 2017

It took some time, but determined mum Stephanie Hamilton finally found a school place for daughter Ruby, 9. Reem Mohammed / The National

More must be done to address support for the disabled in Dubai say residents and experts

UAEJuly 21, 2017

Japan airline apologises for making disabled man hoist himself onto plane

AsiaJune 28, 2017

The majlis: Campaign helps to change the way people view children with Down syndrome

June 28, 2017

Japan airline apologises for making disabled man crawl up plane stairs

WorldJune 28, 2017

10,000 strokes a year in UAE heavily influenced by lifestyle, diabetes and obesity

HealthMay 21, 2017

Hamza Al Hashim with daughter Yasmeen. His return home is a tribute to his rehabilitation work. Reem Mohammed / The National

Specialist rehab wards key to recovery of stroke victims, doctors say

HealthMay 21, 2017

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid launches the national policy for the empowerment of persons with disabilities. WAM

Equality overdue for the disabled

OpinionApril 19, 2017

Amputees need heroes who can adopt their cause. Ozan Kose / AFP

Conflict amputees want your support rather than your pity

OpinionMarch 15, 2017

Dubai is set to modify more than a 1,000 existing buildings to cater for those with disabilities, including schools, hospitals and hotels. Pawan Singh / The National

Disabled in Dubai laying on the horn at those who illegally parkers in designated spots

TransportMarch 10, 2017

Medical supports allow disabled skiers to ski upright. Philippe Royer

Innovative ideas open up world of travel opportunities for disabled

March 02, 2017

Zaid Al Jaberi, one of the pupils who has learning difficulties, with Alaa Shatnawi, an Arabic teacher at Taleem Centre. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National ) Editor’s Note; ID 25240

Dyslexic pupils need more support

OpinionMarch 01, 2017

Making buildings accessible in Dubai has so far been a matter of best practice, but from February it will be a legal requirement. Jaime Puebla / The National

Disabled code for Dubai buildings on track

PropertyJanuary 28, 2017

Nicholas Vujicic will give an inspirational talk on inner strength in Dubai on Friday, November 18. Courtesy Yardstick Marketing

Nicholas Vujicic, born without arms and legs, will give motivational talks in Dubai and Sharjah

WellbeingNovember 17, 2016

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