Al Noor Center to mark World Sight and White Cane days

Al Noor Center for the Blind, under the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, which is affiliated with the Ministry of Social Development and Family, is marking the World Sight Day and the World White Cane Day by organising a number of events at the centre and beyond from October 10-15.The events will aim to raise society’s awareness about the importance of protecting one’s eyesight and to support persons with visual disabilities by highlighting the significance of the white cane as a means of mobility and independence.In this context, a booth will be set up in the Place Vendome Mall showcasing the centre’s latest methods and tools to assess and treat visual impairments and aid in mobility and orientation. The booth will hold various activities for attendees and introduce them to Al Noor Center’s services.Moreover, the centre will hold a seminar on October 14, presented by persons with visual disabilities together with its qualified trainers, focusing on the importance of the white cane in the lives of the blind.The seminar will also raise awareness about the significance of eye care and introduce measures to prevent vision loss.On October 15, an event will be held at the centre, featuring an exhibition and interactive workshops to raise awareness about the importance of the white cane and for supporting persons with visual disabilities.Several schools will participate in the event, with an orientation and mobility specialist visiting schools to educate students about the significance of these days.Also partaking in this event are Mada — Qatar Assistive Technology Center, the View Hospital, along with a group of Qatar University students to showcase the latest innovations in the field of eye care and visual impairments.In this context, Executive Director of Al Noor Center Mishaal Abdullah al-Nuaimi said that the World Sight Day and the World White Cane Day are an important opportunity to affirm the rights of persons with visual disabilities and enhance societal understanding of the need to support them.Al-Nuaimi stressed the centre’s commitment to providing exemplary services in the fields of education and rehabilitation, creating a suitable environment, empowering these individuals and to enhance their mobility skills, self-reliance and independence.The establishment of Al Noor Center for the Blind aligns with the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030, which promotes the state’s support for priority groups and persons with disabilities, rehabilitating and integrating them.