Sulaibikhat: Public Authority for Disability Affairs (PADA) distributed assistive devices to several beneficiaries at Social Care Homes Complex in Sulaibikhat, aiming to enhance independence and improve daily living. Director General of PADA, Dr. Dalal Al-Othman, emphasized that the distribution process follows precise professional procedures carried out at the rehabilitation medical center and the physical therapy department, ensuring it meets all needs.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Dr. Al-Othman explained that the equipment delivery includes fitting and training, with beneficiaries only leaving once they can safely operate the devices, particularly electric wheelchairs. Acting Deputy Director General for Medical, Psychological and Social Services, Dr. Khalifa Al-Hail, stated that PADA has resumed its regular distribution of assistive devices, including wheelchairs and hearing aids, as part of ongoing efforts to support persons with disabilities and improve their quality of life.
He further noted that each device is tailored to the individual through functional, rehabilitative, and medical evaluations conducted by specialized committees. This reaffirms the authority's commitment to facilitating procedures and providing comprehensive services for persons with disabilities.