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KUWAIT, Dec 3 (KUNA) -- Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaila affirmed on Wednesday that Kuwait continues its leading role in the care and empowerment of persons with disabilities through integrated legislative and service frameworks.
In a statement to KUNA on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025, held under the theme "Building inclusive societies for persons with disabilities to advance social progress," Al-Huwaila said that attention to persons with disabilities is a fundamental pillar of the country's development strategy.
She added that this approach is a practical translation of the political leadership's directives to provide a dignified and independent life for Kuwaitis with disabilities.
She stressed that the State's strategies have shifted from the concept of traditional care to that of comprehensive empowerment and full rights, noting that Kuwait is distinguished by offering a package of specialized services that includes monthly financial allowances, full housing support, and advanced health and rehabilitation care.
Al-Huwaila explained that these services also include providing education and employment opportunities appropriate to the abilities of persons with disabilities, in addition to streamlining administrative procedures, reducing working hours, and granting exemptions from fees related to medical equipment and specially adapted vehicles.
She pointed to the vital role played by specialized teams in providing health care and home-based physiotherapy for cases that require it, as well as arranging treatment abroad when necessary, reflecting the State's commitment to ensuring the highest quality of services provided.
The minister added that this year's theme, "Building inclusive societies for persons with disabilities," is fully aligned with the efforts of the Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities to enhance community partnership and support initiatives that highlight their talents and abilities, through organizing and sponsoring exhibitions, events and specialized programs directed at them.
Al-Huwaila concluded by affirming that Kuwait is proceeding with its policy of strengthening "human investment" in persons with disabilities, stressing that the measure of a nation's progress is its ability to embrace all its people and provide an enabling environment for them to innovate and participate in building the country.(end)
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