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Rashid Al MarzouqiCommunity Development
Authority (CDA)
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Inclusion in the workplace : My
Journey
Content
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The UAE efforts towards the Employment of PWD
Current situation
Personal experience
Recommendations
Federal Law No. (29) for the year 2006 – modified by Law No. (14) for the year 2009
Concerning the rights of Persons with Disabilities
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“My community, A Place for Everyone”
An initiative launched by his highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid , November 2013.
The Aim : Dubai , a disability-friendly city by 2020.
One main initiative : the Universal Design
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Law No. (2) of 2014 concerning the Protection of the Rights of People with Disabilities in the Emirate of Dubai
Providing job opportunities is a right as stated in Article 4
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CDA role
As stated in Article (5)
Implementer
Enabler
Coordinator
Supervisory and
Monitory role
Protection role
Awareness
Advocacy
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The positive side
The Legal framework is there.
More companies are willing to hire PWD
Initiatives for the Employment of PWD
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Challenges Gap between the law and the enforcement of the law
Inadequate information and advice about how to enter the workplace and obtain ongoing support
Financial costs: including transportation, support and other costs associated with work,
Fear of losing social benefits
Inflexible working environment
Lack of fair professional opportunities and privileges (position assignment , promotion…)
limited opportunities
Lack of family support
Stigma and discrimination against people with disabilities
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Recommendations More prevocational Training programs in schools and disability Centers
Transition period
Mentorship programs
Suitable jobs - Create employment opportunities that are suitable to employ a person with disability
Help in creating a disability friendly work environment
People working with the person with disability should be trained on how to deal with disability.
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