A word by the founder

My mission in the field of disability

My beginnings in the field of disability go back to 1998 when I established the Al Ain Center for the Care and Rehabilitation of People of Determination in a modest location in Al Ain. The center's goal was to provide world-class special education, rehabilitation and care services for a group of people with mental disabilities and autism. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the work team, the center was able to develop its programs in a systematic and scientific manner, which attracted the attention of families seeking specialized education and rehabilitation for their children with special needs.

With the increasing number of applicants wishing to join the center, this was the beginning of thinking about establishing a distinguished center that provides comprehensive and integrated services according to the latest international practices and advanced technologies.

To meet the demand of these increasing numbers, a new center was designed and built to accommodate comprehensive rehabilitation training services including:

Special education, early intervention, individual sessions, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, therapeutic nutrition, training in daily life skills, medical follow-up, sensory integration, vocational rehabilitation, and hotel accommodation in addition to professional academic and rehabilitation interventions.

The resident children are offered many activities, including: sports, swimming, water games, horse riding, cycling, a small zoo, a heritage corner, theater, music, games in open parks, trips and outings, and many other activities that add happiness to their lives in a family living environment.

After more than a quarter of a century of work in the field of disability, which included various governmental and community work, I am proud to establish a model center that provides comprehensive rehabilitation for people of determination from the Emirates and across the Arab world.

This center has been designed and developed according to international standards in terms of construction, facilities, services, tools and professional cadres to be a distinguished addition to the renaissance of the UAE in the field of care and rehabilitation of people of determination.

I am proud that the opening of this center coincides with the Year of Zayed Al Khair, to be a distinctive addition to the excellence and leadership of the Emirates in all fields, under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh / Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the generous support of His Highness Sheikh / Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, for programs and projects that reflect the spirit of Zayed's giving to his people and his country.

In conclusion, I can only extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who contributed to building this rehabilitation and development edifice to become a true beacon of hope for our children with disabilities.  

Chairman of Board of Directors- Nasser bin Ali Maktoum Al Sharifi

Establishing a model regional center for rehabilitation and care services for people with disability and to contribute on the formulation of concepts and practices in the field of rehabilitation that conform with social and cultural context of the region.

• Our very special message in the center is assuring on the happiness and safety of our students while making sure they live in a family environment that focuses also on their social rights and improves their skills and mental abilities.

• Build a specialized organization that provides comprehensive rehabilitation services for people with disabilities.

• Developing national skills and experiences in the field of rehabilitation for people with disabilities.

• To emphasize on the rights and the services accessibility for all children with disabilities.

• Cooperation and coordination with national, regional and international organizations.

• Responsibility and commitment. 

• Awareness and integration. 

• Equalization of opportunities. 

• Purposeful partnership and cooperation.

Building up an independent organization to provide comprehensive rehabilitation and care services for all in need through – out the following measures:

• Developing rehabilitation center model based on the international standards. 

• Developing national human force in the field of disability rehabilitation. 

• Ensuring equal rights and opportunities to all the children in need for special rehabilitation measures. 

• Cooperation with local and external disability entities in the field of rehabilitation.

We proudly say that the center and since establishment in 1998 has developed over the years special programs, high standard scheme of educational techniques, skilled and qualified staff, medical services and career development workshops training plus to the different activities and events rapidly done in and outside the center. All of this reflected positively on the students successful achievements in many different fields.

The center aims to provide special education, care and rehabilitation services for the following disabled students for both genders from the age (4-18):

• Autism disorder 

• Down Syndrome 

• Cerebral Palsy 

• Mental disability

• Multiple disability