Today, Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, visited the Renad Academy, which was established by the Foundation to support children with autism in Qatar and the region.
In this regard, Her Highness said:” I was pleased to meet the students of Renad Academy and see their interaction in the classrooms, and it is great to see their progress and excellence a reality thanks to the equipment, facilities available and the support they receive at the academy”.
After touring the classrooms and the various facilities of the Academy, Her Highness participated in a panel discussion held on the occasion of the International Autism Awareness Day, entitled: “Autism Support in the State of Qatar: Current Practices and Future Prospects”During which the efforts of the State of Qatar were highlighted in providing the necessary support for people with autism, guaranteeing their rights, empowering them, and working to integrate them into society.
During this session, Her Highness Sheikha Moza touched on the progress that has been made in this area and the importance of continuing cooperation to find new ways of working together.
For her part, Dr. Dina Al-Thani, Associate Professor at the College of Science and Engineering at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, said:” This discussion session reflects the importance of encouraging stakeholders to enhance cooperation and establish a more comprehensive approach to ensure a better future for people with autism in the State of Qatar. It also highlights the pioneering role played by Her Highness and Qatar Foundation, both locally and globally, in intensifying efforts to raise awareness. with autism spectrum disorder, as well as support for individuals with autism and their families”.
Also participating in the session was Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Qatar Foundation and CEO of the Foundation, along with a number of specialists and experts in this field.
