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Kuwait's Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah
By Salman Al-Mutairi
KUWAIT, Dec 3 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah said Wednesday the 6th "I Am Gifted" exhibition highlights national confidence in the abilities and talents of persons with disabilities.
Al-Huwailah's statement to KUNA came at the opening of the exhibition, held on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
The exhibition is organized by the Public Authority for Disability Affairs in cooperation with several governmental and private entities.
Al-Huwailah said the exhibition helps people with disabilities discover and develop their skills, build confidence, and engage with the public, contributing to changing prevailing societal stereotypes.
She praised the participants' artistic and craft work and innovative projects, and commended the Public Authority for Disability Affairs and the Disability Centers Administration for organizing such impactful initiatives.
Minister Al-Huwailah affirmed that the Public Authority for Disability Affairs will continue supporting programs that develop artistic, cultural, and economic talents, highlighting its commitment to empowering people with disabilities as active contributors to development.
Dr. Dalal Al-Othman, Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Disability Affairs, said the celebration reflects Kuwait's strong commitment to supporting people with disabilities, with the exhibition serving as a key platform to showcase their talents.
Al-Othman added that the International Day of Persons with Disabilities promotes their integration and highlights their rights and abilities.
Hessa Al-Baloul, head of the Down Syndrome Association, told KUNA that the association is committed to participating in events that support people with disabilities, aiming to integrate them and highlight their talents in society.
Al-Baloul said the association helps prepare individuals with Down syndrome for the labor market through vocational and technical training run by the Integrated Care Foundation in cooperation with schools and families, stressing that family involvement is essential to the programs' success. (end)
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