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• In the UAE individuals with special needs are commonly referred to as people with determination, reflecting a commitment to showing respect and dignity towards them.
• Individuals with special needs are provided with specialized insurance through Ounak program.
• People of determination recieve expedited governmental services
• the president's initiatives follow up committee has approved two projects each valued at 80 million AED
• In 2008, the Ministry of Community Development initiated a program to integrate people of determination into the government education system.
• "School of All" is an initiative endorsed by the Ministry of Educationmarked a significant advancement in the social inclusion of individuals with disabilities.