CDA discusses ways to empower disabled youth.Byline: Dubai Dubai (d  bī`), sheikhdom (1995 pop. 674,101), c.1,500 sq mi (3,890 sq km), part of the federation of seven United Arab Emirates, SE Arabia, on the Persian Gulf.
The Community Development Authority (CDA (1) (Compact Disc Audio) The compact disc file extension that is seen on the computer in Explorer or some other file manager. CDA files are actually pointers to the locations of the individual tracks on the CD medium. See CD-DA. ), in co-ordination with Victor Pineda Foundation (VPF VPF vascular permeability factor; see vascular endothelial growth factor, under factor. ), organized an informative session entitled en·ti·tle tr.v. en·ti·tled, en·ti·tling, en·ti·tles 1. To give a name or title to. 2. To furnish with a right or claim to something: "Bridging the gap between policy and practices" on issues related to empowering young people with disabilities. This initiative is part of CDA's efforts to exchange expertise and communication channels in creating a meaningful difference to the society, with an emphasis on people with disabilities. It also aims to develop the quality of services they receive from the community, said a CDA official. The session was conducted by Victor Pineda, the founder of VPF, who focused on the need to promote the rights and dignity of young people with disabilities. He asserted on the need for a concerted human and civil rights approach to disability programs and policies, and building an inclusive society whereby these youngsters can develop their talents, skills and abilities and reach their full potential. Dr Maryam Matar, director general of the CDA, said the session was mainly organised to shed light on the vital role played by the young people with disabilities in the society. "CDA is committed to implementing international standards in supporting those people and follows a special policy to guarantee the best ways to empower empower verb To encourage or provide a person with the means or information to become involved in solving his/her own problems them and benefit from their inherent potential", through supporting the youth with disabilities by working with training and support centres," she stressed. "We need to have an all-encompassing strategy that involves all sections of the society to participate in empowering these youth," Dr Matar added.- TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2008 www.tradearabia.com Copyright 2009 Al Hilal Hi´lal a. 1. Of or pertaining to a hilum. Publishing & Marketing Group Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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