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Jordan Times
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Jordan Times
Jordan to organise first international marathon for people with disabilities
The event is expected to raise the profile of disability sports in Jordan, helping to position the Kingdom as a regional and international leader in inclusive sports (File photo) AMMAN — The Jordan Marathon Association (Run Jordan) and the Jordan Paralympic Committee have formed a strategic partnership to promote the involvement of people with disabilities in sports activities. In a major step forward for disabled sports in Jordan, CEO of Run Jordan Lina Kurd met with Chairman of the Jordan Paralympic Committee Omar Hindawi to discuss a collaborative effort aimed at increasing participation of people with disabilities in athletic events. The meeting resulted in an agreement to organise the first-ever international marathon dedicated to people with disabilities in Aqaba, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The event, which will attract participants from across the Kingdom, will be overseen by a joint committee responsible for its planning and execution, ensuring that both athletic and community goals are met. Hindawi stressed the significance of this partnership, referring to Run Jordan's role in pioneering opportunities for people with disabilities in the sports sector. Kurd expressed the association's excitement for the initiative, committing to provide all necessary resources to ensure the marathon's success. This event is expected to raise the profile of disability sports in Jordan, helping to position the Kingdom as a regional and international leader in inclusive sports and boosting efforts to integrate people with disabilities into the global sports community.
Jordan News
23-02-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Orange Jordan Organizes Awareness Session to Promote Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities - Jordan News
Orange Jordan Organizes Awareness Session to Promote Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities Orange Jordan, aligning with its commitment towards inclusion, organized an awareness session titled "Skills for Interacting with Persons with Disabilities" in collaboration with the Jordan Paralympic Committee. It was held at the Innovation Hub in Orange Digital Village in Abdali. اضافة اعلان The session aimed to raise awareness about the importance of including persons with disabilities and enriching their experiences to empower them to play a pivotal role in their communities. It also shed light on several key topics, namely accurate PWD-related terminology, types of disabilities encountered in the workplace, and the psychological and health aspects of persons with disabilities. In this context, the session focused on the best practices for effective interaction and communication, while explaining the differences between inclusion, integration, and containment, supported by practical examples demonstrating how to put these concepts into practice. The workshop was presented by the President of the Jordan Paralympic Committee, Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at Hashemite University, Professor Dr. Omar Hindawi. He shared his rich experience and inspiring success stories, along with insights about the integrated roles that both institutions and individuals should play to create an inclusive society across all sectors. This step came as part of the extended partnership that ties Orange Jordan and the Jordan Paralympic Committee, based on their shared vision of empowering persons with disabilities and providing them with opportunities to explore their potential and talents. This will lead to a supportive and inclusive society, thereby contributing to the sustainable national development. To learn more, please visit our website
Watana News
22-02-2025
- Health
- Watana News
Orange Jordan Organizes Awareness Session to Promote Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities
Watana news Orange Jordan, aligning with its commitment towards inclusion, organized an awareness session titled 'Skills for Interacting with Persons with Disabilities' in collaboration with the Jordan Paralympic Committee. It was held at the Innovation Hub in Orange Digital Village in Abdali. The session aimed to raise awareness about the importance of including persons with disabilities and enriching their experiences to empower them to play a pivotal role in their communities. It also shed light on several key topics, namely accurate PWD-related terminology, types of disabilities encountered in the workplace, and the psychological and health aspects of persons with disabilities. In this context, the session focused on the best practices for effective interaction and communication, while explaining the differences between inclusion, integration, and containment, supported by practical examples demonstrating how to put these concepts into practice. The workshop was presented by the President of the Jordan Paralympic Committee, Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at Hashemite University, Professor Dr. Omar Hindawi. He shared his rich experience and inspiring success stories, along with insights about the integrated roles that both institutions and individuals should play to create an inclusive society across all sectors. This step came as part of the extended partnership that ties Orange Jordan and the Jordan Paralympic Committee, based on their shared vision of empowering persons with disabilities and providing them with opportunities to explore their potential and talents. This will lead to a supportive and inclusive society, thereby contributing to the sustainable national development. To learn more, please visit our website
