The University Celebrated The International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Source: King Khalid University - Media Center
His Excellency the University Rector Pro. Faleh Bin Raja Allah Al-Sulami sponsored the celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Organized by Special Needs Center on Thursday morning. The celebration took place on the Deanship of Student Affairs in the University’s main campus. It was entitled “The future is accessible”.
Immediately after his arrival at the ceremony venue, his Excellency tried the wheelchair and the white cane. He was briefed on the accompanying exhibition which included some participation of the university’s talented students with special needs.
Al-Sulami expressed his gratitude to the Center’s staff for their efforts in serving people with Spacial needs. He also pointed out that the University is glad to participate in this celebration. The University also devotes all efforts to support and develop all things that contribute to serving people with special needs in the academic and social levels.
On the other hand, in conjunction with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, King Khalid University signed a cooperation agreement with the Disabled Children Association in Asir. That agreement revolved around achieving complementarity between the two sides by activating their responsibilities towards the community and upgrading the programs and activities that serve people in Asir region. The Deputy Governor of Asir region, Development Affairs Assistant Dr. Ibrahim Bin Sulaiman Al-Duraibi witnessed signing the agreement between the University represented by the Supervisor of Partnerships and Agreements, Dr. Yasser Zayed Asiri and the Association’s manager Abdullah Al-Mheseni.
In general, the provisions of the agreement stated that the University provides medical and educational services to the Association. As well as, enabling the University staff to register in the Membership of the Association. In addition to many areas that contribute to the service of the community of Asir region.
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