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environment.....SCHS's School for the Intellectually Disabled organizes several lectures.....An informative lecture entitled "Precautious procedures against Swine Flu".....A noticeable quick response with Zakat campaign.....Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services Program for the Campaign.....Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services are prepared for the new academic year.....The Summer in my Home Land 2009.....SCHS's deaf students play with snow at Dubai Ski .....The International School of Creative Sciences donates 1350000 AED to SCHS.....Al Manal 234 Released.....Honoring the distinguished journalists participating in mental disability campaign.....4 students graduate from SCHS's boarding school.....Graduation ceremony for deaf students from Middle East Center for Computers.....The students of Al Amal Kindergarten & School for the Deaf rose to the challenge.....Medical Services Department delegation sees the services provided for the disabled.....The Australian Consulate wife heads the delegation that visited SCHS.....The wining book of the Best Scientific Book for 2008 Award in Jordan is issued by .....The Religious Endow of Mr. Abed Jaleal Al Faheem & his Family Gives SCHS 200,000 AED.....An Outstanding Participation for SCHS in The First National Conference about Autism in Yemen.....'SCHS Harmony Day' brings a smile to workers' faces.....SCHS honors participants of 3rd Used Books Festival.....Occupational Therapy Workshop .....SCHS's week for autism.....Salim Bin Abed wins Prince Salman Bin Abed Aziz Award for the Holy Quran.....Appreciating Parents In SCHS's School for the Intellectually Disabled.....SCHS's Physiotherapy department organizes several activities .....A project to reduce noise .....Shaikha Jameela Al Qasimmi Opens the 7th charitable market of the International School of Creative S.....Female students from College of Dentistry at Sharjah University examine disabled students.....The International School of Creative Sciences continues supporting the local community.....More cooperation for the best interest of the disabled.....Organized from 4th to 7th March, 2009, in Al Nakheel Park.....SCHS's Exhibit for Flowers & Decorations.....A meeting to prepare for the 3rd, Used Book Festival.....An Islamic perspective in relation to mental disability.....The 3rd Used Books Festival is a constructive cultural event.....The head of Special Education Faculty in Al Mustansiriyah University visits SCHS.....A conference about the participation of public and private schools .....A training course on Stanford-Binet IQ test by Dr. Mahmoud Al Sha'r.....The agreement between, SCHS & Sharjah University, is in constant activities.....More cooperation between SCHS & UAE Army.....A lecture at Women Union in Sharjah.....2 Representatives for SCHS in Sharjah Children's Consultative Council.....A lecture at Al Zahra Hospital & a story told.....Sharjah Charity donates a minibus to SCHS.....The campaign about mental disability by SCHS's School for the Intellectually Disabled starts....."Responsibility" is not just a title, it is a whole culture .....Al Amal Cadets Ride Horses at Sharjah Equestrian & Racing Club.....Al Amal Trial in Khorfakhan.....The 19th Al Amal Camp participants go to Dubai.....A press conference to reveal the date of the first day of 19th Al Amal Camp.....A conference targeting parents of mentally disabled children .....As part of the preparations for the Used Book Festival organized by SCHS.....The students of SCHS's School for the Intellectually Disabled celebrate the beginning of a new year .....Sharjah Red Crescent donates 122350 AED to SCHS.....A new era of global scientific cooperation.....30000 AED Donation from Dunkin Donuts Co. to SCHS.....More than 20,000 population participate in this national environmental campaign.....Continuous activities of integration, education, & environment protection .....A workshop on releasing tension of families with disabled persons.....SCHS opens the Annual Meeting of (GATTES).....SCHS is the first in UAE to establish an Environment Group.....Organized by Al Amal School for the Deaf Environment Group.....As part of coordinating with local institutions.....Al Ain Municipality Delegation visits SCHS.....The workshop behavior disorders .....A sport entertaining activity with the participation of Daid Youths Center.....The Annual Meeting of (GATTES) .....Al Manal Magazine 227 October 2008 Released.....The importance of healthy food .....Her Highness Shaikha Jameela promises to facilitate higher education for deaf students .....SCHS's School for the Intellectually Disabled launches its campaign about mental disability.....A painting contest about clean environment.....A meeting between the School for the Intellectually Disabled & Parents' Board.....An educational program each Monday with the participation of the disabled.....SCHS's Center for Early Intervention organizes a lucture.....Sharjah University Female Students Begin a Campaign.....white cane day.....An introducing gathering between students and heads of departments.....SCHS gives a full health insurance to its entire Staff .....The Delegation Saw the Services & Programs Provided to the Disabled.....Sharjah Center for Autism Starts the New Academic Year.....SCHS's 'Zakat' Campaign During The Holy Month Of Ramadan .....A Day of Joy at Al Amal Kindergarten & School for the Deaf.....A Workshop & Exhibition by Emirates Special Arts Group.....SCHS organizes it as part of its domestic activities.....A lecture entitled goose flock at The School for the Intellectually Disabled.....A course in formal writing by PH.D Mahmoud Nsoor concludes .....Al Amal Kindergarten And School for the Deaf is a factory for outstanding students.....An Honoring Ceremony for School's Workers & Engineer Salah Abed Hamid.....SCHS Vocational Rehabilitation & Training Department Starts Summer Training.....Sharjah Museums Delegation Visits SCHS.....Her Highness Shaikha Jameela: the gathering was successful because of the outstanding contributions .....The School of Creative Science Donates 1.495000 AED to SCHS.....Waiting lists… a problem solved by the Center for Early Intervention.....Honoring ceremony for the winners of Environmental Association Award.....Al Manal Magazine 223.....The closing ceremony of boarding school at SCHS .....'Siblings of the Disabled' conference starts today in Colleges of Medicine at University of Sharjah .....The Australian International School Donates 110970 AED to SCHS.....A press conference to announce the Summit for the Siblings of Disabled .....31 March Environmental Campaign Trail Starts its Journey from SCHS.....100,000 AED Donation from Sharjah Charity to SCHS.....A Lecture in Al Amal Kindergarten and School for the Deaf entitled "enjoying reading".....Al Manal Magazine 221 February 2008 Released.....A Big Delegation from The Ministry of Religious Endowments Visits SCHS.....A meeting to prepare for the International Exhibition BIG ONES LITTLE ONES 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Highness Shaikha Jameela, General Director of SCHS, Congratulates for the Holy Month.....Rida-Alabdallah: "The Artist must convey a message in words and actions alike".....The first meeting for the Siblings of the disabled at SCHS.....SCHS Welcomes A Delegation from UAE Association for Down Syndrome.....A welcoming ceremony for the new students of Al- Amal Kindergarten and School for the Deaf.....School for the Intellectually Disabled & Autism Center is preparing for New Year.....Developing Skills, Experiences, and Providing Careers for SCHS Students .....BIG ONES LITTLE ONES 2007 – Together.....Summer Camp for Children with Special Needs at SCHS.....Al Manal Magazine 214 for May 2007 Released.....The Beginning of Summer Training Course for people with Special .....No for Disability, Yes For Determination.....The U.N Organize the First Week of Traffic Safety.....Under the Title "Being Fit is Healthy".....The Opening of Youth Autism Home at SCHS .....His visit to the Used Book Festival 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The campaign about mental disability by SCHS's School for the Intellectually Disabled starts

01/02/2009

As part of its constant work to inform the public about mental disability, SCHS's School for the Intellectually Disabled is organizing the second campaign about mental disability for the academic year 2008/2009 from the 1^st February until the 28^th under the title 'I have a place among you… although I am different'. The first campaign started in November, 2007 under the title 'preserve my place among you… I am your son'.

During this campaign, the school will organize many activities and programs such as a lecture entitled 'I have a place among you… although I am different' on Monday, 9^th. It will be hosted by Women Union in Sharjah. In addition, a lecture directed to preparatory school students by the teacher Samia Mohammed. It will be hosted by Sharjah Cultural Palace.

Moreover, on Saturday, 21^st, February, 2009, SCHS's School for the Intellectually Disabled will organize a conference in which many specialists on mental disability and religious studies are going to lecture. It will be hosted by Sahara Center. Parents' Board, accompanied by SCHS's School for the Intellectually Disabled social worker, will visit Al Qasimmi Hospital, Al Zahra Medical Center, and Maternal & Child Health Center to talk with mothers about their experience with their disabled children. They will explain to them about the precautious procedures and the proper behavior if disability occurs in the family. Furthermore, the school will organize an entertaining activity in Al Majaz Park that will give the public a chance to integrate with people with special needs.

Mrs. Mona Abed Al Kareem, the head of SCHS's School for the Intellectually Disabled assured that mental disability means a noticeable deficiency in learning capabilities joined with problematic adjusting behavior that occur at an early age. Nevertheless, a mentally disabled person can learn if he receives a proper education. He should be taught with a lot of patience and respect.

She mentioned many characteristics of mental disabilities such as: slowness body growth; low IQ; verbal problems; lack of interests; lack of proper reasoning in case of danger; slow reflexes; lack of control over excretion; motion disorder; improper eye contact; and low passivity.

Mrs. Mona Abed Al Kareem has also mentioned some fundamentals when dealing with mentally disabled person. Consequently, we should build his self esteem; pay attention to his psychological status; motivate him to socialize more with the community; help him to use his spare time in something useful; and set up an exemplary behavior in front of him because he learns from others by imitation. Finally, we should take his age into consideration. Therefore, we should avoid the excessive kissing and hugging.

The main objective of this campaign is to emphasize the humanity of a mentally disabled person. Therefore, everyone must treat him with respect; avoid stereotypes; or even embarrass his family, which hopes that the society will build its acceptance to him on scientific facts rather than rusty customs.