QNA
Doha
The Qatar Assistive Technology Center (Mada) on Sunday held a workshop on enhancing digital accessibility to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, followed by an exhibition that featured a wide range of innovations approved by the centre within its digital access plans.
The workshop and the exhibition were intended to introduce the electronic solutions and applications that obtained Mada digital accessibility accreditation and keep the attendees posted on the most important updated offered by the centre in accessing to the tournament by the persons with disabilities and the elderly, in line with Qatar National Vision.
Chief Executive at Mada, Maha Al Mansouri, said she is proud that the first more accessible edition of the FIFA World Cup is being organised by Qatar, praising the synergized efforts of all entities to provide an inclusive edition to the world. She pointed out that Mada centre has been working closely with all stakeholders supporting the implementation of this vital national project through its strategic orientations that seek to enhance digital accessibility.
She noted that despite the challenges, Mada has succeeded in achieving numerous strategic goals, represented in the professional projects and activities, supporting the development of research-based innovation, in addition to providing the digital accessibility services and the high-quality of assistive technology based on the best practices and global standards.
She pointed out that the centre managed to be at the forefront of the global centres, outperforming 137 nations, after Qatar became number-one on the global ranking in DARE Index. She added that the volume of the centre’s funds during the past five years amounted to QR7 million that was invested through Mada innovation programme which was designed as an integrated eco-system based on the best global practices and comprises crucial pillars for persons with disabilities and the elderly.