Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, April 7th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

April 2, marked the World International Autism Day launched by the United Nations in 1986. The  Light It Up Blue campaign  is an Autism Speaks initiative to have iconic landmarks lit in blue on that day around the world. Organized by the Child Early Intervention Medical Center and supported by Jumeriah Group, the Burj Al Arab was lit in Blue that evening and projected the Autism Speaks logo to support the cause.

The Autism Awareness Gala Dinner organized by the Child Early Intervention Medical Center, at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel arena took place under the blue lit Burj Al Arab. Sponsored by the Al Waleed Bin Talal Foundation-Global, the foundation has formed partnerships with renowned academic and research centers around the world to promote interfaith understanding and intercultural awareness and tolerance. Armjst, Anfasak Dukhoon and Client Advertising, who dedicated a special song for Autism – I have a dream together we can, was sung by Smitha Prabhakar. Representatives from Dubai Healthcare city, DHA, diplomats and other prominent business members from Dubai were present to show their support. The evening included speeches by Dr. Marwan Abedin, the CEO of Dubai Healthcare city and Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim Bin Kalban, CEO of the primary health care sector at DHA thanked Child Early Intervention Medical Center for their efforts. Video presentations from Professor Stephen Shore, of Adelphi University, who was diagnosed with severe Autism as a child and has gone on to achieve two  Masters in music and special education to mark possible recovery. The Princess Alya Foundation had successful experiences with children on the Autism spectrum disorder through their Growing Together program. Their video on their initiative supporting Autism and other special children was also shown. The musical performance by the famous Arab violinist, Habib Alberto  was dedicated to children and families affected with Autism.

The Fifth Annual Walk for Autism will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Supported by UAE Red Crescent and organized by CEIMC in collaboration with DHCC, more than 10,000 people are expected to take part in the family event in Dubai’s Zabeel Park to raise awareness of the disorder and highlight the importance of integrating special needs children into our community

Contacts

Dr. Erica Edwards

009714-4233667

drerica@childlearning.ae

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