Abdullah Jassim develops workplace skills with support
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Abdullah Jassim, a 20-year-old from Dubai with Down syndrome, is building skills for employment through training programs with support from his mother, school, and community organizations.
His mother’s acceptance of his condition and early intervention through therapies at Latifa Hospital were crucial to his development. The Emirates Down Syndrome Association and the Community Development Authority in Dubai also played key roles in his journey toward education and empowerment.
Throughout school, Abdullah’s mother prioritized developing his social skills and worked with teachers to ensure his inclusion in all activities. This focus strengthened his self-confidence and allowed him to compete successfully with his peers, even winning an electronic competition against students without disabilities. After graduating high school, Abdullah enrolled in the “My Maxims” Academy, a specialized center in the Gulf Cooperation Council region that prepares people with disabilities for the workforce.
He is now focused on learning computer programs and artificial intelligence to increase his employment opportunities and hopes to eventually start a family, aided by his membership in the “Elite Youth Determination” Council.
