Ministry providing care to 9,335 people with disabilities — Abu Hassan

AMMAN – The Social Development Ministry said Saturday that it provides care to 9,335 people with disabilities through its 27 centres and supports 245 disability development societies.

In a speech delivered on her behalf by her adviser for policies and development, Fawaz Ratrout, Social Development Minister Reem Abu Hassan said the National Aid Fund provides services to around 12,098 persons with disabilities, while the ministry holds more than 150 workshops a year to raise awareness on their rights.

The main challenge facing facilities concerned with people with disabilities is the growing demand for their services due to the “poor” role of families in taking care of them, especially those with severe and multiple mental disorders, Abu Hassan said at a conference organised by the Yasmin Society for Children with Down Syndrome.