Amman:His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal Al Saud, Chairman of the Arab Open University (AOU) Board of Trustees, inaugurated the Happiness Makers Center with the aim of empowering individuals with disabilities.
According to Jordan News Agency, the AOU announced on Wednesday that the establishment of the center is part of its commitment to social responsibility and aligns with both international agreements and national legislation that advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.
The center is a result of a partnership agreement with the Be Positive Association and is an initiative of the AOU's Center for Innovation, Technology Transfer and Consulting. Its mission is to foster an inclusive society by promoting the rights of people with disabilities, ensuring equal opportunities, and supporting their independence and active participation in all life aspects.
Esraa Abu Alkeshek, Director of the Happiness Makers Center, highlighted the center's objectives and vision, emphasizing the need for a supportive community that respects the rights and recognizes the abilities of people with disabilities, offering them opportunities for fair participation and independence.
Nabil Abu-Loghod, Deputy Director of the AOU's Center for Innovation, Technology Transfer and Consulting, discussed the center's activities and initiatives, detailing its role in integrating the initiative into programs that benefit both students and the broader community.