SDG 10

Student Affairs at UOB Celebrates IDPD

Prof. Hamza confirms: The University is Committed to Supporting the Provision of Infrastructure and Services that Meet the Needs of People with Disabilities

 The President of the University of Bahrain (UOB), Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah, confirmed UOB’s commitment to providing all means of support and aid for students with disabilities, in order to provide infrastructure and services that suit the needs of students of UOB from this segment, and enable them to benefit from the University’s services and facilities similar to their peers and fellow students, expressing at the same time his pride in how outstanding students with disabilities at UOB are.

During the participation of Prof. Hamza in the celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), which was organized by UOB on Tuesday evening (8 December 2020), he stated in his speech that “We at UOB are proud of our dear students with disabilities and are committed to providing all means of support and assistance to them to enable them to achieve scientific and academic accomplishment in an appropriate environment and an atmosphere that motivates them to be creative and excel, thanks to the unlimited support provided by our wise leadership to our National University at various levels, on top of which is the support for the disabled category and the personal attention provided by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the Crown Prince and Honorable Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and the late Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, may God have mercy on him, and the initiatives of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Vice President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the Olympic Committee Bahraini, in the field of empowering and supporting people with disabilities, which would develop and grow the skills and capabilities of people with disabilities, which would reflect on enhancing their integration and contribute to encouraging them to participate in the Kingdom’s development process. "

Through the virtual communication platform Microsoft Teams, Prof. Hamzah pointed out that “UOB’s focus on people with disabilities comes within the national strategy for persons with disabilities, which is based on the vision of the Kingdom of Bahrain government on building a Bahraini society with solidarity, compassion and justice. "

Moreover, the President of UOB, Prof. Hamzah, indicated that UOB has invested the capabilities and resources to provide the infrastructure, facilities and services that suit the needs of UOB students from this segment, and enable them to benefit from the University's services and facilities similar to their peers and fellow students in an equal manner that makes it easier for them to spend their University day and benefit from all academic programs and cultural, sports, and artistic activities and other extra-curricular activities that the University provides for students to refine their personal skills and abilities.

Also, he praised the capabilities of people with disabilities and said: “The creative abilities and innovations that people with disabilities have deserve to be given the opportunity and to allow them to move towards transforming their dreams, aspirations and goals into a tangible and prominent reality in their lives and societies with persistence, determination and willpower, and that is by providing them with facilities and support to overcome the difficulties they face, support their aspirations and hopes, and facilitate their path, so that they can be effective in all sites and forums. "

For her part, the Dean of Student Affairs at UOB, Dr. Fatima Mohammed Al-Malki, congratulated the participants in IDPD, and thanked the rational leadership for its great interest in people with disabilities and the support that the Kingdom provides to this important segment of society and for believing in their role in building the country and consolidating the bonds of society, and in the great energies and capabilities of such individuals, which have contributed and continue to contribute to the development of various sectors.

Also, the Dean of Student Affairs highlighted Bahraini models who excelled in all fields, including those with disabilities who have achieved unforgettable accomplishments in various fields.

For their part, students with disabilities expressed their happiness and appreciation for the efforts made by UOB and the Deanship of Student Affairs in their continuous assistance and encouragement, praising the great interest that the University gives to students with disabilities and fulfilling their requirements continuously. As the celebration witnessed statements by several students with disabilities and their parents.

It’s worth mentioning that the celebration was organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs at UOB, aiming to highlight the talents of students with disabilities, emphasize the creative and positive aspects of students with disabilities, and inspire students to be motivated, persistent and defiant by participating in various programs.

The celebration included a variety of musical and poetic events performed by students with disabilities, a short film entitled A Success Story, done by a group of students with disabilities who graduated from UOB, a drawing contest, and intellectual competitions, in addition to a song performed by a group of students with disabilities.

Sustainable Development Goals:

3 Good health and well-being.

4 Quality education.

10 Reduced inequalities.

Key Words:

International Day for Persons with Disabilities, University of Bahrain, Corona, Persons with Disabilities, Wise Leadership, Deanship of Student Affairs, National Strategy for Persons with Disabilities, University of Bahrain,