During the First Gulf Region Education Assistive Technology Conference 2017 (GREAT), the Qatar Assistive Technology Center (MADA) signed three partnership agreements with local, regional and global organisations, at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha. These strategic agreements will help provide the necessary technological tools and information required to develop and enhance education curriculum specifically designed for PWD. The partnerships will also promote an adoption of the latest practices in assistive technology within the field of education.
"As part of our commitment to support Persons with Disabilities in Qatar, we have signed a number of strategic agreements to further develop and improve the education for PWD. These Memorandums of Understanding will play an important role in developing the assistive technology sector in Qatar and in the region, through implementation and advisory on the best practices when it comes to education for PWD,” said Maha Al Mansouri, CEO of MADA.
The first agreement was signed with the Training and Educational Development Center from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar. The agreement was to cooperate and help students with different abilities through the provision of assistive technology and strengthen the number of support teachers in Qatar. The second agreement was signed with the Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services in the United Arab Emirates.
This agreement will help raise the level of awareness and training for specialised teams and workers in the field of assistive technology.
The third agreement during the GREAT conference was signed with the US Assistive Technology Industry Association.
The organisation is a leader in the development of assistive technology and an organiser of many events and activities worldwide.
