Activity Area draws families in large numbers
The 'Activity Area' at AccessAbilities Expo 2016 received a overwhelming reaction from visitors as hundreds of school children and families participated in the activities together with individuals having impairments, in line with the UAE's vision of becoming an inclusive and disability-friendly society.
Children with impairments and their families gathered to the place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) to sign up with the numerous activities hosted by Dubai Club for the Disabled, Dubai Investments and Alliance Insurance.
The 'Activity Area' has a selection of sports and leisure programs consisting of table tennis, archery, basketball, boccia, yoga, dance, martial arts, fine art and simple cooking, which are open to all individuals, with the aim to assist in addition. Organisers of the activities were likewise informing parents on ways to engage their member of the family having impairments in physical activities for optimal physical functioning and general wellness.
"The reaction to the activities is a statement to our dedication and dedication to show the society that any individual can carry out to perfection, if appropriate training and guidance are provided," stated Fathi Lashehab, Technical Manager of Dubai Club for the Disabled, which is arranging numerous sports activities at the Expo consisting of basketball, wheelchair race, boccia, archery and others.
AccessAbilities Expo2016 is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group.
There is an attractive line-up of exciting and educational activities for the last day of the expo, which is being organised by Reed Exhibitions Middle East and Nadd AlShiba Public Relations and Event Management.
Daniyal Qureshi, Group Exhibition Director, Reed Exhibitions Middle East, said: "We are very delighted to see the active participation from the community in the Activity Areas. These activities are targeted at involving people with disabilities as well as educating their family members on ways they can embrace these in their regimen. We have actually experienced school students and locals participating in the activities together with people having disabilities, which is a terrific step to producing a friendly and comprehensive environment.".
According to professionals, regular exercise and entertainment are crucial in improving physical operating and total well-being among children and grownups having disabilities.
"Moms and dads commonly fret and sometimes restrict their children from taking part in physical or recreational activities fearing that it will tire or unduly tension them. However, differently-abled individuals have a higher requirement for recreational activities, as they are more likely to lead inactive lifestyles. We have actually had success stories wherein presenting regular exercise resulted in a significant distinction in regards to much better muscular coordination, total wellness in addition to enhancement in social and inter-personal abilities," stated Arti Khazanchi and Neena Raina, Founders of Tender Hearts Arena, which is offering yoga, blended martial arts, brain fitness center and dance for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Slow Development, Learning Disabilities, Down's Syndrome, ADHD, Dyslexia, Hyperactivity, PDD and other disabilities, throughout the Expo.
Rajesh Kumar, Head of Life Division at Alliance Insurance, which is arranging an Art Competition at the Expo, said: "Through our participation we wish to raise awareness amongst communities and households that having an impairment does not limit imagination and creativity and that art is a voice to reveal sensations.".
The expo is supported by essential federal government bodies including Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Dubai Municipality, Department of Economic Development in Dubai, Dubai Healthcare Authority, Community Development Authority (CDA), General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai, Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Customs as the strategic partners along with economic sector organisations in innovation, telecommunication, health care, air travel, hospitality, tourism, education, infrastructure, facilities management and other areas from more than 30 nations.
