MoSD Implements Large-Scale Intervention and Distributes Assistive Devices to 285 Persons with Disabilities
Ramallah – In a step aimed at helping persons with disabilities overcome the challenges they face in their daily lives, the Ministry of Social Development, in cooperation with the Arab Bank, carried out a comprehensive field intervention to provide assistive devices to 285 beneficiaries with disabilities across several governorates. This initiative comes within the framework of a grant provided by the bank in response to the growing needs of the most vulnerable groups amid difficult humanitarian and economic conditions.
The intervention was based on accurate field assessments conducted by the Ministry to identify the actual needs of beneficiaries. The assistance included the distribution of a variety of assistive devices, including 50 wheelchairs, 40 wheelchairs for children, 60 walkers, 30 medical mattresses, and 80 white canes, all tailored to meet the health and mobility needs of each beneficiary.
The intervention also included supplying women’s protection centers with assistive devices, in a step aimed at promoting inclusion and integration of issues related to women with disabilities, and enabling these centers to provide services that are more responsive to their needs, ensuring their safe and equitable access to protection services.
This intervention comes at a time when the challenges facing persons with disabilities are increasing, particularly amid limited resources and rising demand for essential services. These assistive devices are considered indispensable tools for mobility and independence, enabling beneficiaries to access services and participate in their communities in a normal and dignified manner.
The Ministry praised the support of the Arab Bank and its active contribution to the success of this intervention, emphasizing that such partnerships with the private sector embody the true meaning of social responsibility and enhance the Ministry’s ability to reach the largest possible number of beneficiaries with meaningful and high-quality services.
The Ministry further affirmed that this intervention reflects its firm commitment to strengthening the social protection system and expanding the scope of its services. It stressed its continued efforts to implement similar interventions in cooperation with partners, contributing to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities and enhancing their resilience under the current circumstances.