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Issue 5 | 2018 Mada Innovation Program SeeDo Robot Smart Face App Bu Hamad Avatar
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Assistive Technology Center “Mada”
Towards enhanced eAccessibility and
06 Aging and Technology
A Success Story
Innovation in Assistive Technology
08 @wasal Program for the Elderly
Case Study
Mada Assistive Technology Center
is a non-profit organization
committed to connecting persons with disabilities
Mada prioritizes three key areas; education,
employment and community. The center also provides
advisory services and policy recommendations to
10 Accessible Events and Assistive Technology
A Part of Mada Open Training Program
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to the world of Information and Communication various stakeholders and organizations.
Technology. Founded in 2010, to accommodate Qatar eAccessibility Policy
the UN convention on PWD, in recognition that We are committed to promote innovation and the
technology is pervasive across a breadth of development of new solutions for persons with 10 Ways to Make Your App Accessible
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private and public sector activities and inherent disabilities, particularly by creating relevant Arabic
in the Ministry of Transport and Communications Language Assistive Technologies, to better serve SeeDo
strategy, Mada works to improve digital inclusion local and regional needs. We work closely with
for persons with disabilities in the State of Qatar. important AT manufacturers and relevant worldwide Qatari Innovation for Deaf Children
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private sector entities to develop innovative Assistive
Technology solutions and services. Our organization
Our Vision Bu Hamad: A Qatari Real-time Sign
All Persons with a Disabilities in Qatar reaching also conducts relevant research studies to keep
their full potential through Information and Qatar and the Arab region updated on the latest Language Interpreter Avatar
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Communication Technology. breakthroughs and international best practices.
“Nafath” is a quarterly publication issued by Mada Smart Face App
Our Mission
Center to be a major source of information on the Allowing People with Physical Disabilities to Operate Communication Devices
Unlock the potential of all Persons with a
latest trends and innovations in the field of assistive
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Disabilities in Qatar by enabling both individuals
technology. Our quarterly publication is an information
and their environment through Information and Mada Assistive Technology School Kits
platform and also a discovery tool: we want to bring
Communication Technology.
together the huge domestic and regional appetite for to Support Students with Disabilities in Qatar
Arabic Assistive Technology products and services
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The organization strives to do more than just
with the latest technologies and trends in the whole
empower individuals; it endeavors to enrich the
lives of PWDs to the fullest, by addressing issues
world. Building Assistive Technology
in the ecosystem to ensure that they have all
Like everything we do, we highly appreciate and Capacities within the Education Sector in Qatar
the required technology to succeed. To deliver
encourage your contributions and feedback, as
on its ambitions, Mada engages in strategic and
readers’ opinion is most valuable to us. This periodical
operational partnerships with critical players in the
is available in print and digital forms, as well as other
PWDs ecosystem.
accessible formats upon request. n
Te a m
madaQATC @madaQATC @madacenter
Aging and
Technology
A Success Story
A
ging is an inevitable transition in of the elderly community on the use of ICT.
human life that could lead to facing “@Wasal” program is a course based on the
challenges in performing day- guide to “Aging and Technology” released
to-day activities. The elderly often face by Mada. This initiative was carried out in
different progressive challenges that can partnership with the General Retirement and
be overcome with the help of Information Social Insurance Authority and Ehsan Center
and Communication Technology (ICT) and for Empowerment and Elderly Care.
Assistive Technology (AT) that enable them
to live independently and interact with Technology has opened up new horizons
society without barriers. for the elderly, promoting the possibility important ways through which the elderly can in online learning and volunteer activities,
of independent living in a way that utilize assistive technology effectively, and developing capabilities and contributing to the
AT in this context is any technology that preserves their dignity and enables them identifies the best solutions and technological community by keeping them in contact with
helps older people successfully perform to communicate with friends, family and options available and classifies AT solutions family and friends, and so on.
difficult or impossible activities at this age. others. One of the most important benefits according to the different needs of the elderly.
Research and studies have shown that the of this program was enabling the elderly In conclusion, the elderly are often reluctant
positive impact of ICT and AT on the lives of to use electronic services and smartphone The guide discusses four areas related to to deal with technologies, but different
the elderly contributes towards improving applications to communicate and access age and technology, the first of which is experiments have shown that in order to
the quality of their lives. It also plays a various government e-services without telecommunications, including e-mail, games change this situation, it is vital to educate
role in stimulating the mind and body, having to physically go to the concerned and smart phone applications. The second this community about the benefits of the
providing access to services, and supporting locations, making their lives easier. area deals with home security and safety use of ICT and AT in their daily life. This will
independent living. through sensors, Internet-connected cameras lead to making the elderly more interested
Mada released the “Aging and Technology” and digital communications systems to assist in technology as they discover the positive
A need for programs and initiatives to bridge guide to raise awareness and serve as in case of domestic accidents. The third area change it will potentially make to their lives.
the gap between the elderly and ICTs was a reference material for institutions, focuses on health, including tele-health care The impact of ICT and AT reaches beyond
identified. In response to this need, Assistive organizations and various agencies involved and drug management tools and applications. improving the ability of the elderly to perform
Technology Center “Mada”, launched the “@ in the provision of care and services for The fourth area addresses vital aspects of the daily tasks efficiently, while protecting and
Wasal” program for training the members the elderly. The guide addresses the most lives of older people, such as participating preserving their dignity and independence. n
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@wasal Program
for the Elderly
Case Study
S
arah is one of the older women who
joined the @Wasal program 2018.
The program was organized by the
Assistive Technology Center - Mada in
cooperation with the General Retirement they make textual, audio and visual
and Social Insurance Authority and Ehsan communication possible and easy for her.
Center for Empowerment and Elderly Care.
Because of her poor eyesight, Sarah
She summarized her experience by saying couldn’t use her mobile to send text
that she suffered from social isolation messages. @Wasal training included the
because of her inability to communicate use of Voice Recording feature which
effectively with family members and allowed her to easily send voice messages.
relatives who were preoccupied with their She also learned how to zoom in and out
everyday life responsibilities. The isolation which allowed her also to read all of her
and loneliness made her very sad, and had messages and see the photos sent to her
negative effect on her self-confidence as clearly. Sarah is thrilled because now she
she needed others’ help to communicate is able to independently video call her son
with those she wanted to contact. who is studying abroad.
Her lifestyle completely transformed after I no longer need to go to government
joining @Wasal program, as she said departments or offices to get official
that this program has changed her life documents issued or apply for specific
for the better. She can now communicate services. For example, I recently renewed
with family members, friends and my ID card using my mobile phone through
relatives through various communication “Metrash 2” application, which made a real
applications such as Whatsapp, Instagram difference to me. In general, after joining @
and Snapchat. These applications play an Wasal program, my life has become much
important role in her life today, where easier said Sarah. n
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Accessible Events
and Assistive
Technology
A Part of Mada Open
Training Program
T
are beneficial to all and not only to persons Prior to the Event
he barriers caused by disability are is to look at it from the perspective of the with disabilities. The journey of
significantly reduced in an accessible visitor: where does his/her journey begin, a visitor to any
environment, thereby placing crucial what does it need, where does it end, and It is also important to look at the role that event begins well
responsibility on planners and developers how? assistive technologies can play in improving in advance of
to create environments that are accessible accessibility within events. Technological the event itself.
to all and suitable for people with different Many believe that accessibility only developments in recent years have provided There are many ways in which the audience
abilities and needs. These environments benefits persons with disabilities. This event organizers with a lot of inexpensive interacts with an event before the opening
can be digital or physical, such as websites belief contributes to the misconception and effective options to enable all visitors, day, such as advertising, announcing the
or buildings respectively, including that investing on accessibility is a burden including persons with disabilities, to enjoy event in all its forms, whether it is visual,
various events from conferences to on any organization and that the number various aspects of events. In order to raise audio, or interactive. This also includes all
sports competitions. Designing accessible of people benefiting from it is very limited, awareness of these technologies amongst content in the lead up to the event published
events depends on the accessibility of but this is often untrue. Accessibility must event organizers, Mada Center holds training on social networking platforms. It is
both buildings and content in its digital be viewed from the principle of universal workshops on organizing accessible events important that all this content is accessible
and printed forms. One of the best ways access, and that any changes made by an as part of the annual Mada Open Training to people with disabilities. In order to achieve
to ensure the accessibility of any event event organizer to increase accessibility Program. this level of accessibility, there are two
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concepts that need to be understood. The first of which is e-Accessibility, or ensuring that content is designed according to international web standards (WCAG 2.0) that focuses on correct organization and labeling of digital data. Accessible digital data enables users of assistive technology such as screen readers and Braille converters to access the content effectively using their AT. These guidelines, and several related best practices, are available on the Mada website. The second and equally important accessibility concept that must be understood at this stage is the importance blind. All slide-shows that will be presented without any description of what the text of the explicit dissemination of any and all by speakers should be submitted in accessible is, which makes it impossible for users of information regarding the accessibility of digital format prior to the talk for those who screen readers and other assistive technology any event. Event planners must communicate request. Accessibility requirements and the to understand the message. Post-event clearly whether the event venue is nature of accommodations vary depending on questionnaires should also be conducted to accessible to persons with disabilities the nature of each activity. allow participants to rate the accessibility of by providing information about aspects During the event the event. like the entrance, parking, toilets and Upon arriving to an event, it is preferred There are many innovative ways to use emergency exits. The event planner must to have a central point of information that technology as a means for increasing In conclusion, we reiterate that designing also communicate whether there will be visitors with disabilities can visit to learn accessibility, for instance, implementing the and organizing events in ways that provide specialized facilities like sign language or about the accessibility features of the event. use of wayfinding beacons to guide blind physical and digital access is in the interest audio interpretation of visual materials. All The organizer can provide this information visitors and enable them to navigate the of everyone. Websites designed according to details related to the accessibility of events through an application or website designed environment independently. When this system international standards for e-accessibility must be published prior to the event so that according to the Web Accessibility standards, is in place, any blind person can use the benefit assistive technology users and people with disabilities are encouraged to which will make it easier for all visitors to wayfinding application to find out where the everyone else because they are easier participate. Often, events are accessible, learn all the details of the event, such as the meetings rooms, toilets, exits, etc. are located. to use, simpler to understand and better but the public has not been informed of schedule, or explore the venue through a organized. This principle applies to all types this, which discourages the participation of virtual map or communicate directly with the After the event of accessibility, whether it is to buildings, a large number of people with disabilities. organizers. Any media coverage generated by or about printed materials, presentations and others. Additionally, assistive technology can the event, through traditional means or Designing events in an accessible manner facilitate greater access to the registration Providing content in alternative formats social media, must also be accessible to is a societal, legal and ethical responsibility process. Devices such as the Ubiduo can be is one of the fundamental accessibility all as per the principles discussed above. that cannot be neglected under the principle placed on site, ahead of the event, to enable components of any event. Video material Follow up emails must include description of equality and human rights. It is a basic Deaf visitors to communicate with others must be accompanied by closed captioning of any images. At times, emails are entirely requirement that must be met by all event through text. for the deaf and audio descriptions for the composed of an image which contains text, organizers. n 12 NAFATH 13
Qatar eAccessibility Policy
10 WAYS
The mobile app user
01 interface must be operable
with gesture and keyboard
TO MAKE YOUR MOBILE • App menus and sub menus
• Form fields and media player controls
APP ACCESSIBLE
• Static and Dynamic content
• Never use actions that are dependent on sight; example
drag/drop or sliders
• Focus on all content must be visible, never disrupted
and operate in a predictable way
M
ada eAccessibility provides
services in Accessibility
Consulting, Reporting and Training
in ICT. eAccessibility team works under All content and user
the Mada Policy and Advisory Department.
Mada’s Website Accreditation Program is
02 interfaces must
operate in a consistent
a unique and valued way to demonstrate logical sequence
your organization’s forwardthinking
approach to barrier-free web design • Consistent logical tab/reading orders
and your commitment to putting (Example: Form fields and menus)
people first.After undergoing Mada
website accessibility consultancy,
training and satisfactory compliance to
recommendations, organizations will be
awarded Mada’s Website Accessibility Web
Accreditation is
Accreditation Badge to place on Their
website.
awarded based on the All non-text element
following criteria;
As a result of Mada services and in 85% score or better
03 and content must have
a text equivalent
recognition of accessible websites in online accessibility
in Qatar, Mada would create a list of analyzer tool
linkable websites reviewed and awarded • Meaningful and functional graphics must have associations
Pass Mada website usability to meaningful text descriptions
the Accreditation. Optionally, Mada
assessment audit report • Audio content must have caption or link to text transcript
would organize a joint press release for
organizations that qualify for Website • Videos require caption and audio/text description
Accessibility Accreditation.
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Use scalable sizing and
07 positioning of text and
visual layout
App layout, navigation, • Text size should scale using percentages
04 content and function
must be consistent
• Tables use percentages for proper scaling
• App menus visual layout and
presentation must be consistent
Color should be used appropriately
• Form field layout and placement
must be consistent
08 with good visual contrast and not
used alone to convey a meaning,
prompt an action or response
• Minimum colour contrast between foreground
and background content should be 4.5:1
App document • Avoid using red colour alone to convey a form
05 structure is used
appropriately
validation error message
• Each screen has a proper title
Form controls must be labeled
• Heading elements are used appropriately
• List elements are used for actual lists 09 properly with usable layout
• Paragraph element is used appropriately
• Table structure is used only for tabular • Visual layout of labels and form
data; table header and captions controls must be tight
• Use label elements to associate
text labels with form controls
Mobile App content and functions must
06 Keep the design and
layout Simple 10 be understandable to everyone
• Use simple language in the app for people with lan-
• Minimize content to display in small guage barriers and cognitive disabilities
screen width 120 to 300 pixels • Use descriptive link phrases that describe link desti-
• Minimize use of images, text and nation; avoiding using link phrases like: “Click Here”,
styling loads much quicker “More” and “Learn More”
• Left align all content and fully utilize • Programmatically identify different languages or
space change of languages in the app
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SeeDo
Qatari Innovation
for Deaf Children
Mohammed Al-Jefairi, SeeDo Robot Innovator
the situation and helping movements of the hand, so that Why is SeeDo unique?
to shape a more inclusive the robot can accurately respond One of the biggest daily
world with smarter long-term to the sign language. challenges faced by deaf
What is SeeDo? to develop this international However, in comparison it is solutions led to his invention of children is to pick up the
SeeDo is an interactive robot award winning robot. believed that a hearing impaired the SeeDo Robot. Of course, SeeDo has the scope nuances of language and
that has been engineered by child will only pick up 50 words and the technology to do much identifying non-visual words. It
Qatari innovator, Mohammed SeeDo is the first of its kind in the same period. How does SeeDo more. For instance, it can use might be quite straightforward
Al-Jefairi. SeeDo is designed as technology to provide access to Robot Work? its screen to tell exciting visual to teach a deaf child the signs
an invention for helping children training tools in an interactive Mohammed Al-Jefairi has SeeDo uses its robotic hand to stories which are designed to for a tree or a window by simply
with deafness to learn sign and engaging format that recognized that children with communicate in all forms of sign improve the child’s vocabulary, pointing to a tree or a window.
language. Assistive Technology allows deaf children to adapt Hearing impairments are language. It can also display all and it can pose all kinds of
Center “Mada” partnered with sign language proficiency in an disadvantaged in the society kinds of useful visual content on puzzles and games in sign For deaf children, the challenge
the famous Qatari TV show appealing way. by getting left behind as they its built-in TV screen. In addition language for rapid learning. It lies more in teaching signs
“Stars of Science” to support struggle to communicate clearly to that, SeeDo is engineered with can essentially talk to the child for abstract words like
the development of innovative Why is SeeDo and fully interact with the world electronic processors, a motion in real-time using a mixture of ‘weekend’, ‘honesty’, or an
assistive technology (AT) Robot so important? around them. sensor and specialized depth visual content and physical sign ‘opinion’. Usually children will
solutions, and the sustainable Studies show that the early cameras which can capture language, and it can instantly instinctively pick up these
growth of AT solutions & years of a child’s life is the As per Mohammed, the current and interpret hand movements, correct any mistakes that the words through natural verbal
entrepreneurship in Qatar most crucial learning period learning tools and resources so that SeeDo can accurately child is making in conversation. communication with other
and the region. As part of to develop language and designed for young deaf children respond to a child’s sign If the child makes a mistake, people, but this challenge is
this collaboration Mada had communication skills. By the are yet to utilize the full potential language. SeeDo uses advanced SeeDo will shake its head much greater for deaf children.
provided mentorship support age of six, the average child will and benefits of technology to electronic processors, motion and perform the correct sign SeeDo Robot is engineered to
to Mohammed during his have picked up an average of serve their needs. Mohammed is sensors and specialized cameras language gesture for the child to be the unique solution to this
participation in “Stars of Science” 1,000 words in their vocabulary. commitment towards improving to capture and recognize the learn. unique problem. n
18 NAFATH 19Bu Hamad: A Qatari Why the need for avatar translate Arabic Sign Language. Most of
Real-time Sign Language
interpretation of Sign Language? them were not updated or aborted due
It is understandable that people may ask to the high cost of building dictionary
the need to translate closed captions into containing all Arabic words that can be
Interpreter Avatar
Sign Language using Avatar Technology. used by deaf individuals. Thus, Bu Hamad
Especially when it comes to written texts, was developed with an objective to deliver
deaf individuals can read, so why this a complete front-end digital solution that
technology? interprets Arabic Text to localized sign
language.
A deaf person’s first language is not their
native language, but their native sign Mada played an important role in the
language, and native sign languages differ development of Bu Hamad by holding
from one country to another. For deaf consultative sessions for sign language
individuals, who primarily learn their sign interpreters, persons with hearing
languages, learning a written language disabilities and hearing impairments
is harder. For instance, for an average experts in order to exchange opinions,
Arabic deaf person, learning Arabic is experiences and observations to improve
harder than learning the Arabic Sign Bu Hamad’s performance and correct his
Language (Or localized Sign Language Qatari Sign language dictionary.
such Qatari Sign Language). This is the
reason why many deaf individuals face
Bu Hamad is being actively used on
reading and writing issues.
the official Mada website and Mada
AT portal providing deaf users with a
Thus, many websites use videos where
new experience and allowing them to
someone automatically signs the written
understand the content of webpages.
text in order to make written materials
Thanks to the dictionary containing
accessible for hard of hearing and deaf
thousands of words, the avatar can
individuals. However, this is a time
translate in real time any text to Qatari
consuming process as such videos need
Sign Language and to American Sign
to be edited contributing towards major
Language for the English text. Mada AT
costs. This is where avatar technology for
Center continues to promote for Bu Hamad
A
real time signing comes in as an efficient
and introduce it to the public in various
solution. The visually captured motions of
ssistive Technology Center “Mada” supports leading Arab events and exhibitions.
sign language are fed to the avatar first
technology initiatives to develop solutions that serve people before being presented as sign language
with hearing impairments. Individuals with hearing impairments with motion blending and animation. As we know, avatar interpretation is
demand for technological solutions that support Arabic sign language. still ongoing in the right way. There are
One of these solutions is a 3D technology sign language interpreter Bu Hamad, the Qatari Avatar many challenges to deal with in the
(Avatar) by Mindrockets Inc. As result of the collaboration between For the Arabic Sign Language, many future, including facial animation which
Mada Innovation Program and Mindrockets Inc., this technology was initiatives were launched aiming to is important to the deaf community to
used to develop the virtual character called Bu Hamad. develop and design avatar solution to understand signs done by hands. n
20 NAFATH 21Smart Face App
Allowing People with Physical
Disabilities to Operate
Communication Devices
A
s part of its innovation program efforts winners of the Mada-Alecso Apps Award in sensitivity, etc.). When the user wants to click an Technologies are leaning towards utilizing
in the field of Arabic AT, Assistive 2017, is an innovative android application element on the screen, he/she has to hover the built hardware in mobile devices to
Technology Center “Mada” collaborated supported in the Arabic language that allows cursor over it for a brief moment. cater towards the needs of individuals
with Arab League Educational Cultural and people with a physical impairment with with disabilities. The mainstreaming
Scientific Organization to launch the Mada- restricted dexterity to operate the Android Karim Khoui, the developer of Smart Face, had of accessibility features within mobile
ALECSO App Award for the best Arabic device through facial or head movements. embedded all features of the application in devices will contribute towards serving the
applications aimed at improving the living the accessibility section of the Android device, accessibility needs of a wider population at
conditions of persons with disabilities. The The application tracks the head movements of where one can customize options depending a more affordable cost. Mada›s innovation
competition was very popular in its first year, the user and moves the cursor accordingly on on the needs of the user. Once installed, mouse program is dedicated to supporting the
with 116 participants from 17 Arab countries. the screen. The application is fully customizable cursor will appear on the screen allowing the development of Arabic applications that
Two winners were selected for Mada-ALECSO in terms of offering options to configure the use of various applications such as the camera, empower people with disabilities and
App Award 2017. Smart Face, one of the behavior of the cursor (e.g. movement speed, social media and calls making. facilitate their access to various services. n
22 NAFATH 23Mada Assistive
Technology School
Kits to Support
Students with
Disabilities in Qatar
I
n fulfillment of its commitment to support technology through training and information
students with disabilities accessing the resources, which includes all recommended AT
curriculum without any difficulties, Assistive based on the needs of students› assessment, specialist and shadow teacher) have been serve a diverse student population, the main
Technology Center “Mada” took the initiative and to help Additional Educational Support trained successfully to be able to assess their challenge is providing effective inclusive
to provide Assistive Technology School Kits Needs (AESN) Teachers develop their capacity student’s needs successfully. The project has education by understanding how to implement
to Qatari students in public schools. The to work collaboratively to implement assistive provided customized assistive technology kits inclusive education through AT in ways that
Assistive Technology (AT) kit project promotes technology services at schools. An AT School for autistic students in public schools. The are feasible in ensuring schooling success
the benefits of using AT within schools by Kit comprising of a set of devices was provided kits include AT solutions to improve social for all children. AT School Kits project works
emphasizing the need for building capacities to to each school followed by a necessary AT interaction skills, daily routines, sensory towards addressing this challenge by providing
provide AT services independently. training for the relevant school staff. games, GPS tracking devices, robots and AT and building the capacities of AESN
applications for academic skills development. teachers, therapists and AT specialists to meet
The main goals of the “Assistive Technology Throughout 2017, 26 AT School Kits have the educational goals of the students with
School Kits” project are to provide access to been provided and 190 teachers (AESN, As schools are increasingly challenged to disabilities. n
24 NAFATH 25Building Assistive Technology
Capacities within the
Education Sector in Qatar successful Super Users who completed Moreover, he has an excellent photographic
the program were accredited by Mada and memory as he refers to words when reading
Qatar University. them from a book. He knows the numbers,
letters, shapes, colours, however he does
Abdul Aziz wants to learn … not understand the concept of time, days
This case study will look into the impact of and seasons of the year. He sometimes gets
using special communication applications angry and persistently crying due to the lack
installed on the iPad on the development of or difficulty communicating with others.
the skills of verbal communication, attention
and concentration of a child with Autism. Considering student’s situation and the
difficulties in surrounding educational/home
Abdul Aziz (nine years old) is non-verbal environment, a decision was made to use
and he has poor visual communication, a variety of low-tech and high-tech aids in
social skills and poor interaction with communication. Various applications were
peers (almost non-existent where he likes used to control the size of images, number
isolation). He has sensory problems such of columns and the possibility using images
as loud voices; he can react violently to of the student performing specific tasks.
very loud voices to the extent that he could
attack any person who makes them. He
How did Abdul Aziz improve?
lacks attention and information need to
Significant development and improvement
be repeated when talking to him. He also
in communication have been noticed on
suffers from weakness in his fine muscles
Abdul Aziz as well as increase in processing
and fingers; therefore, he can’t hold the pen
language and vocabulary. Abdul Aziz
and find it difficult to use scissors.
demonstrated significant progress by being
able to form sentences of two-three words;
How did the Super expressing his needs for example, I want
User help Abdul Aziz? candy. In addition, he can now count up
The case of Abdul Aziz was overseen by
B
to 100 and he also mastered English and
one of the Mada education super-user Arabic alphabets.
uilding Assistive Technology Capacity to ensuring that educators were equipped graduates, who worked with Abdul Aziz to
within the Education sector is a primary with the skills and knowledge to support all collect the required data from classroom, The case study of Abdul Aziz is a reflection
mandate of Mada. This goal is achieved students with disabilities and understand their teachers, and the occupational therapist and of the positive impact of building AT
by designing programs to build teaching unique learning needs. support teachers. expertise capacity within schools and
excellence through Assistive Technology relevant educational institutions where
(AT) in order to make schools more inclusive As part of the program, 40 Educators were For communication, Abdul Aziz relies on staff members can work with the students
and improve outcomes for students with a trained to be AT Super Users to offer AT pulling the person toward what he wants. directly to maximize their full potential in
disability. The programs were committed expertise within an education context. All the He loves numbers/letters and related songs. education. n
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