(Higher Education) and (Authority for Persons with Disabilities) Discuss Facilitating Procedures for Disabled Students Abroad
The Ministry and the Authority discussed ways to remove academic obstacles for disabled students studying abroad and enhance coordination to provide necessary support.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Kuwait City, September 27 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Higher Education and the Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities discussed today, Sunday, ways to facilitate procedures for students with disabilities studying abroad and to remove obstacles they face during their academic journey.
In a press release, the ministry stated that this discussion took place during a meeting between the Assistant Undersecretary for Missions, Equivalencies, and Cultural Relations at the ministry, Dr. Faisal Al-Adwani, and a delegation from the Authority. The meeting addressed several issues concerning students with disabilities studying abroad, monitored their academic progress, and reviewed their educational affairs.
The meeting emphasized the importance of enhancing coordination and cooperation between the two parties to ensure swift handling of matters related to these students, providing them with the necessary support and care, and developing cooperation mechanisms with relevant entities to streamline procedures and offer the best possible support.
The Authority’s delegation included Saad Al-Darwish, Director of the Educational Services Department; Dr. Shaima Al-Qattan, Inspector at the department; and Latifa Al-Kandari, Head of the Educational Services, Rehabilitation, and Missions Section. From the ministry, several officials from the foreign and Arab missions sectors, scholarship planning, and admissions departments attended. (End) K.M.J. / T.A.B.
