Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Science for Women at the University of Baghdad, Prof. Dr. Sameera Naji Khdim, the Continuing Education Unit, in cooperation with the Special Needs Unit, organized a workshop entitled “The Role of Society in Caring for People with Special Needs.” The workshop was presented by Ms. Hiba Ali Karim, Ms. Huda Talib Nasser, and Ms. Doaa Ali Abd.
The workshop addressed the concept of people with special needs and the importance of raising community awareness of the issues affecting them and supporting their rights to ensure access to an appropriate educational and social environment. Such an environment contributes to empowering them and enhancing their active participation in society.
The workshop also discussed the key challenges that people with special needs may encounter in educational and social settings, emphasizing the importance of providing appropriate support and accommodations, as well as promoting a culture of respect, acceptance, and equality to help create a more inclusive and equitable environment.
Furthermore, the workshop highlighted the importance of cooperation between educational institutions and specialized units in providing support and guidance, raising awareness of the rights of people with special needs, and creating suitable conditions that enable them to develop their abilities and benefit from available opportunities.
The workshop concluded by emphasizing the need to sustain awareness-raising efforts and promote a culture of social inclusion, thereby supporting and empowering people with special needs to participate actively in various fields.
