General Presentation about AAMAL

1. New Day … New Hope

2. 10% of the world’s population have a disability There are 400 million disabled people in developing countries 20% of population are effected when families are taken into account Only 1-2% of persons with disabilities in developing countries receive an education Only 1-2% of people with a disability in low income communities receive the rehabilitative services they need

4. Poor maternal health

5. Child birth

6. Intermarriages

7. Vehicular crashes

8. Work injuries

9. Conflict

11. Establishment AAMAL is a non-profit organisation established in 2002 to provide services and rehabilitation to the disabled individuals and their families

12. Our Vision To empower Individuals with disabilities toward living life in full By spreading knowledge & awareness, securing treatment & rehabilitation, and advocating for inclusion

13. Our Mission We strive to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities By acting as a catalyst for change, pursuing an integrated approach and networking with others to achieve the broadest impact

14. AAMAL’s Programs 1- Academic and Training Program 2- Rehabilitation Program 3- Deaf Support Program 4- Social Awareness & Knowledge 5- Governmental Advocacy

15. 1- Academic and Training Program 5784 trainees from 235 institutions Target Groups: AAMALstaff Master students Specialists in government NGOs Rehab centres Families

17. Voice & swallowing disorders

18. Speech and language disorders

21. Assess candidacy and calibration for cochlear implant

26. Celebrating special events related to disability

27. Establishing family forum

29. The development of internal procedures for social day care centers

31. 1- Establishing NGO forum for disability 2- Initiating Disability Trust Fund 3- Starting new academic programs 4- Starting new services (i.e. Occupational Therapy, IQ tests, Learning Disorder). AAMAL’s Expanding Activities

32. Rehabilitation International International Federation for Rehabilitation Arabic Network for Autism Partnership with various International Universities and NGO’s AAMAL in International Structures

33. धन्यवाद Prepared and presented by Dr. Rami Y. Khalil Executive Director of AAMAL rami.khalil@aamalsyria.org www. aamalsyria.org New Day … New Hope 2010