Salamatak – Shaikha Al Shaiba

A Message to people living with disabilities

To anyone suffering from a disability, you are the first and most capable person to uplift yourself before anyone else can!

Accept yourself the way you are and find your passion to discover the skills you acquire.

Never give in or feel hurt from the way others look at you; It may not be intentional, or it may be a passing glimpse that was made involuntary. Do not let people’s sympathetic looks create an obstacle for you or let it determine your destination. Rather,  it should be the fuel that pushes you forward because you are the only one who can turn “your disability into an advantage”!

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Learn about famous and influential people with disabilities!

• Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh

From his birth, Al-Sheikh suffered from poor eyesight until he completely lost it in 1381 AH. Despite his difficulties, his passion for science and education did not vanish. So, he continued his education until he graduated from the College of Islamic Studies in 1383 AH in which he taught, supervised, and discussed masters and doctorate dissertations in both the College of Islamic Studies and Fundamentals of Islam, and the Higher Institute for the Judiciary. Now he is the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the head of the Senior Scholars Association.

  M. Sultan Al-Athel

Sultan is an example of determination, drive and motivation. He is considered one of the biggest influential entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia. He started his entrepreneurial career before he was diagnosed. In 1994 he founded the SMSA Express Transport Company, and in 1997 he was diagnosed with Lateral Sclerosis, which resulted in him losing his full ability to move. Despite this, his illness did not prevent him from practicing his profession. Sultan is an author with over 1,000 pages, written only by using his eyes!

• Muhammad Al-Sharif

Muhammad faced great challenges with his life and many turning points as he lost his job as an officer due to a traffic accident that led to his disability forcing him to stay in the wheelchair. But the wheelchair did not stop him, as he had achieved many accomplishments, including:

In 2007 AD he got a new job in Sultan Bin Abdulaziz City for Humanitarian Services.  In 2009, he created the Wheelchair Skills Program. He is also the first person with special needs to practice paragliding in the Middle East. All of these accomplishments are not surprising as he holds the title of the most persistent person in Saudi Arabia.

• Aaron Fotheringham

During his childhood, Aaron underwent numerous hip operations which failed and forced him to use a wheelchair for the rest of his life.  Despite all the difficulties he faced, he did not give up! He even practiced sports with a wheelchair and was passionate about it.

Aaron became one of the most famous skiing icons globally, and in 2005 he made a great leap with a turnover of 180 degrees. In 2006, he accomplished the first somersault in the history of wheelchairs.

These examples are only a few of ​​talented and influential people.

You can be whatever you want with dedication and determination. You are capable of fulfilling your dreams!

General rules to help people with disabilities

• Always make sure that you interact with them naturally, as they are not different from you!

• You must first ask before helping a disabled person, in order not to cause them any embarrassment.

• Do not look too long at a person with a disability, as you may hurt their feelings unintentionally.

• Always introduce yourself to people with visual impairments.

• Avoid touching the equipment of people with disabilities unless they ask for help and or they accept your offer to help.

Facts about people with disabilities

  • • According to studies conducted by the World Health Organization, children with disabilities are less likely to go to school than children without disabilities, due to the bullying they may be exposed to.

    • 15% of the world’s population has a type of disability of all kinds, according to studies conducted by the World Health Organization.

    • 45% of the countries of the world have laws against discrimination or bullying related to persons with disabilities.

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Salamatak is an awareness program with an authentic Arab spirit that provides health advice and guidance in line with the standards of international health awareness organizations. It aims to elevate society through health and safety awareness in a spontaneous way, and targets healthy people in particular and society in general.

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Salamatak is an awareness program with an authentic Arab spirit that provides health advice and guidance in line with the standards of international health awareness organizations. It aims to elevate society through health and safety awareness in a spontaneous way, and targets healthy people in particular and society in general.

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