Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs

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Al Noor Centre for Children with Special Needs - information on Dubai FAQs.com

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From Gulf News 24 Sep 2006.

Odd to see this publicity. Wonder what's up. There's a new building being built (don't know what expected completion date is).

Maybe the Gulf News just want to have a an extra poke at the Ministry - big article on the same page with the Al Maktoum Adult Educational Centre complaining they weren't getting enough funds from the Ministry of Education.

Published: 09/24/2006 12:00 AM (UAE)
'Lack of facilities to hit children'
By Danna Farhang, Staff Reporter

Dubai: Dozens of children unable to find full-time slots at a special needs school due to lack of facilities may be deprived of the chance to get early treatment, an official said.

As a result, many are stuck on the waiting list of Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs.

"At last count, we have about 41 students who are waiting to be placed and this doesn't include the many inquiries that we receive," said Isphana Al Khatib, Al Noor Centre director. "We do offer partial solutions through twice-weekly afternoon programmes but early intervention and treatment is very important."

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Hi,
I'm trying to find out more information about special education in Dubai. Wondering if anyone here would know about the special education teaching jobs opportunities in Dubai? I have a degree (but not in education), as well as a Diploma in Special Education. I have been teaching in a special education school in Singapore for the past 3 years.

Thanks

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Hello xhinn,

The Al Noor Center is probably the best place to try. Sorry, I can't help you with information on qualifications.

You could try expatgossip.com and expatwoman.com forums for more information - they have a busy collection of members (although expatwoman allegedly deletes topics that have negative comments about some schools).

Good luck .

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Article in the Gulf News recently about employment of students from the Al Noor Center - which has moved to their new location behind Mall of the Emirates.

Job gives them more than vocation
By Alia Al Theeb, Staff Reporter
Published: June 22, 2007, 00:04

Dubai: Elroy and Yahya are two out of the many pupils with special needs who have been hired in companies and hotels in an attempt to integrate and benefit the society more.

About 18 pupils with special needs from Al Noor Centre for Children with Special Needs have been employed by various companies and hotels as a step to integrating them into society.

Meanwhile 14 others are employed at the centre.

Thirty-year-old Elroy has been enjoying his job as a laundry boy at the Ramada Hotel in Bur Dubai for the past three years.

"My job is to fold towels and pillow cases, and help others in washing, loading and unloading the laundry. In December, I might be moving to work in a bank," he told a gathering at the centre on Wednesday.

The centre organised the gathering for employers who hired the pupils to acknowledge their efforts and cooperation.

Parmeshwar Dass, in charge of the laundry at the Ramada Hotel, said Elroy is a smart, confident and friendly person.

Yahya, an 18-year-old pupil, works at Econosto pipe manufacturing company and contributes to his department.

"I feed data into the computer, arrange files and sometimes provide support in organising events. I like working here and I am eager to develop my skills," he said.

Isphana Al Khatib, director of the centre, said: "By employing our trainees ... the employers have given them a chance to be participating and contributing members of society.

"The opportunity has opened up a whole new world for each one of them. It has given them a chance to realise their aspirations and ambitions, which has boosted their self-esteem.

"They are able to realise their potential and engage in satisfying and productive work."

On completion of their academic programme to the maximum extent of their ability, pupils over 16 years of age undertake an individual training programme to further develop their skills.