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FDA is granted affiliation with VSA arts for the year 2007 - 2008.
(December 2, 2007)

Summary Yearly Report 2006-2007
(August 08, 2007)

Our Trip To Denmark
(April, 2007)

Arab Decade for Persons with Disability
2004-2013

UNFPA: International Day of Families
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May 15, 2007)

Message of the International Day of Families
(May 15, 2007)

Friends of Disabled Association celebrates its 30 anniversary:

1- Accomplished an intensive course in Early Detection Early Intervention from July 21st till July 29th. There were participants from about 16 National organizations and two Syrian organizations. This course was sponsored by Amideast and USAID support programs.

2- Organized the Yearly Dinner, which was hosted by, Pangea Resort, where more than 300 participants were enjoying our event. Dr Charafeddine the presented the speech on the behalf of Friends of Disabled Association.The Media star Mrs. Ghada Eid talked about the development of our association and the main steps over 30 Years. Mrs. Eid shared the Axiom event with the prominent Media Star George Kurdahi. Amin Elbasha painting "Angelina Garden" was posted. This painting was offered in memory of Mrs. Aliya El Khalil Al Saidi, and offered by Mr. Ramzi Alsaidi. The profits of that even goes to develop programs and facilities at Iidad School in Mechrif.

3- Ramadan Bazar of the Friends of the Handicapped Association will be organized at Holiday Inn Dunes on August 26.

4- Friends of Disabled Association in the process of preparation for an event in Sharjah and Dubai during Ramadan.

5- Friends of Disabled Association is organizing a national Art Festival in December celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disability at UNESCO Palace.

Message from the Chairman

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It is now twenty six years since I and other members of the Friends of the Disabled Association joined hands and exerted time and efforts to realize the present I’dad Center.

Throughout the years, the Association succeeded to rise despite the many difficulties, especially during the days of the civil war.

Major developments, though gradual, took place during the Association’s life. Prior to year 2000, the Association was providing programs and services from different modest locations. The move of the operations to the newly established I’dad Center in Mechref enabled the Association to develop its specialized programs and provide quality services and programs to a greater number of beneficiaries.

The development that we are witnessing now is due to the recently established administrative organizational structure, reinforcing its team of special educators and therapists by recruiting new experienced staff members, and adopting a structural relations organizational chart, allowing for clear responsibilities, improving communications and synergy between the different sections, and the provision of close support from community professionals.

Last Updated:11-08-2008

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