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Persons with Disabilities
Qatari Law prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities. Among some of the rights and provisions mandated for persons with disabilities are:
- Rehabilitation
- Education
- Transportation
- Medical and social care
- Support services
- Access to public facilities
- Employment
The law requires that 2% of all jobs in government agencies and public institutions be set aside for disabled persons. Private businesses employing a minimum of 25 staff are also required to hire persons with disabilities.
Disability Population
The number of individuals with disabilities in Qatar makes up less than 0.50% of the total population. Qataris with disabilities exceed the number of non-Qataris due to the fact that most expatriate workers are medically fit.
A higher percentage of men is recorded as persons with disabilities than women. Congenital factors and disease are the most common causes for disabilities.
Related Services
- Emergency Service for the DeafThe Ministry of Interior launched 'Emergency Service for the Deaf' as a part of its keenness to provide its services to various segments of the society in a modern and innovative way at an excellent performance standard.
- Social Assistance Allowance for the Needy FamiliesThe social affairs department of the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs (MADLSA) provides this service to enable the needy families to apply for social security aid.
- Servant Social Assistance AllowanceThe Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs (MADLSA) provides a service for those who qualify to receive a domestic help allowance in lieu of social assistance benefits. This service is opened to Qatari citizens only.
- Request Work Permit for those Sponsored by Family MembersResidents in Qatar who are under the sponsorship of their family members may submit a request to obtain a work permit at the Recruitment Department at the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs (MADLSA).