Project Details

 University students with physical disabilities face significant challenges due to reliance on traditional wheelchairs, which limit mobility within university campuses and lecture halls, reduce academic attendance, and increase dependence on family members or personal assistants.
 Moreover, prolonged use of unsuitable wheelchairs leads to long-term health complications, including spinal and respiratory issues, highlighting the need for safer and more efficient mobility solutions that support independent living.

Through the project “Supporting Independent Mobility and Inclusion for Public University Students”, Ataa Fund works to empower students with physical disabilities by providing high-quality, lightweight wheelchairs, designed according to precise health standards, enabling freedom of movement and reducing reliance on personal assistance.

Partner Organization:
 Al-Hassan Foundation for the Inclusion of Differently-Abled Persons

Implementation Period:

• Project Start Date: August 31, 2020
• Project End Date: May 31, 2023

Achieved Impact

• More than 75% of beneficiaries reported increased university attendance and reduced dependence on personal assistants.
• 100% of beneficiaries confirmed the necessity of high-quality wheelchairs and recommended them to their peers.

68% of beneficiaries became actively engaged in social activities with their peers and experienced a more normalized university life.