Disabled Emirati Women ‘face more problems’ than male counterparts
Emirati women with disabilities face more problems navigating everyday life than Emirati men with disabilities, and are sidelined not only by the special needs community but also by other women, according to the results of a study released today by The Emirates Foundation for Philanthropy.
The study is one of the first to examine how physical disabilities, hearing impairments and visual impairments affect the lives of Emirati women. It was conducted by researchers at UAE University, in Al Ain, with additional researchers from the UAE Ministry of Social Affairs.
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