HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), on Monday attended Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) launch of the AutismTech Conference dedicated to positively impacting the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The event takes place from April 14 to 16 in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Sidra Medicine, Qatar University (QU), Mada Assistive Technology Center, as well as American institutions including Autism Speaks, and the Autism Science Foundation.
As part of QF’s growing commitment to support autism research, Sheikha Moza and Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani held a high-level meeting with a group of autism experts from the US.
They discussed strategic cooperation to enhance global awareness of the urgent need to increase investment in autism, address the unmet needs of adults with autism, and develop comprehensive services at the national level. In addition, they discussed enacting comprehensive legislation to promote inclusivity in the education, healthcare, and community sectors.
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