Ability Friendly Program
Launched in 2018 and now fully embedded in QF's services, this program offers inclusive sports and developmental activities for individuals with disabilities aged 5 to 40 through tailored sessions.
- EntityPre-University Education
- Phone+974 4454 1398
- Emailabilityfriendly@qf.org.qa
About the offering
01Launched in 2018 and now fully integrated into Qatar Foundation’s services, this program creates inclusive opportunities for children and adults aged 5 to 40 with disabilities through tailored sports and developmental activities. Led by in-house coaches, the program offers specialized camps, football sessions, and swimming classes designed to support each participant’s growth and potential.
Sessions are offered six days a week, with football classes lasting one hour and swimming classes lasting 30 minutes. All activities are adapted to support children on the autism spectrum as well as other children and adults with varying abilities, ensuring that every participant benefits from a structured and supportive environment.
The program has helped raise community awareness of the needs of people with different abilities, while demonstrating the positive impact of structured recreational sports on physical health, social development, and overall wellbeing for participants and their families.
About this pathway
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03World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH)
Report: The Ability Friendly Program: Advancing Inclusion Through Adaptive Sports
A WISH report highlighting key lessons from QF's Ability Friendly Program, which offers inclusive opportunities for children with disabilities through adaptive sports and developmental activities.
World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH)
Report: Making Sports Accessible for All: The Time to Act Is Now
A WISH 2022 report providing an overview of inclusivity challenges in sport and exploring practical solutions. It highlights barriers faced by people with disabilities and calls for coordinated action to make sport accessible for all.
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