Kuwait: Jasour – News Desk
Farah Al-Roumi: Adoption of the Building Code for Special Needs is One of the Most Significant Achievements of “Kuwait Vision 2035”
The Chairperson of the Special Needs Committee in the Municipal Council, Eng. Farah Al-Roumi, stated that organizing the special session held by the Municipal Council under the slogan “Built Environment to Empower the Integration of Special Needs into Society,” to discuss proposals and requirements related to this group, considering them as key stakeholders in all civil societies, coincides with the celebration of the International Day of Persons with Special Needs, which was on December 2nd.
She said, “I am pleased to confirm the Municipal Council’s approval of the Kuwait Accessibility Code according to universal design, which is one of the most significant achievements of the Kuwait Vision 2035 project for special needs individuals. This code aims to transform the built environment from architectural and structural designs into a qualified and supportive environment for special needs individuals, enhancing their integration into various life and community activities.”
She continued, “This is why this special session was called under the slogan ‘Built Environment to Empower the Integration of Special Needs into Society,’ to discuss the requirements for achieving this integration from all related persons, unify efforts, and share expertise to achieve the best desired results from this code.”
“We would like to emphasize that continued cooperation between us will have a direct impact on maximizing the results that benefit the facilitation of integrating special needs individuals, as it contributes to achieving a sustainable environment to complement the efforts made in this regard,” she added.
