{
  "id": 11197428,
  "title": "QU, Al Noor Center for the Blind discuss dimensions of independence for blind persons",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/qu-al-noor-center-for-the-blind-discuss-dimensions-of-independence",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T13:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/734601/qatar/qu-al-noor-center-for-the-blind-discuss-dimensions-of-independence-for-blind-persons"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Qatar University (QU) and the Al Noor Center for the Blind collaborated on a seminar focusing on the concept of independence for individuals who are visually impaired. The event was held on International White Cane Day and centered around the theme \"The White Cane and the Right to Independence.\"\n\nThe seminar examined independence through various lenses, such as orientation and mobility, legislative frameworks, human rights, and inclusive higher education. Four key themes were addressed: safe techniques for navigation and mobility, independence as a fundamental aspect of human dignity and equality, the legal framework, legal protection, and institutional responsibility, and mechanisms for inclusive higher education and the utilization of assistive technology.\n\nDuring the seminar, Dr. Haya Al Kuwari, the Manager of QU's Inclusion and Special Needs Support Center, emphasized the university's dedication to creating an educational environment that ensures equal opportunities for all students. She highlighted that independence extends beyond providing services to fostering an environment that enables students to access education, facilities, and information, and to make informed decisions.\n\nShouq Al Shahrani, the head of QU's inclusion and special needs department, underscored that inclusive higher education is a collective responsibility involving faculty, staff, and students. He stressed the importance of incorporating assistive technology and acknowledged the necessity of involving individuals with visual impairments in identifying their needs and developing suitable solutions for them.",
  "summary": "In cooperation with the Al Noor Center for the Blind, Qatar University (QU) organized a seminar addressing blind persons' right to active participation in society.Organized by QU's Inclusion...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}