Minister of Social Affairs: Overcoming challenges for the visually impaired to facilitate their integration

Dr. Amthal Al-Huwail, Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood, held talks today, Thursday, with the president and board members of the Kuwait Association for the Blind, discussing ways to develop services provided to persons with visual impairments and to enhance their empowerment in educational, professional, and social spheres.

In a press statement, Al-Huwail emphasized her commitment to supporting the association’s efforts and enabling it to fulfill its humanitarian and social mission, stressing the importance of strengthening partnerships with civil society organizations and addressing the challenges faced by persons with visual impairments to facilitate their integration.

She clarified that supporting and empowering persons with disabilities is a priority, affirming that she will spare no effort in reviewing proposed initiatives and following them up with relevant authorities to achieve practical solutions that contribute to service development and meet the needs of the blind.