The AccessAbilities Expo Medical Conference provides a platform of the best doctors and experts from various countries worldwide. It will shed light on the medical and health challenges faced by more than 50 million People of Determination living in the Middle East and introduce the medical community to the different diseases and genetic disorders leading to disability.
The conference is of great importance considering that the Middle East has one of the highest prevalence rates for rare diseases, particularly genetic diseases. The Centre for Arab Genomic Studies in Dubai estimates that approximately 2.8 million patients suffer from 2,297 rare diseases in the Arab countries, resulting to billions of annual spending in the government and private sectors to enhance their lives.
CONFERENCE MAIN TOPICS
Rehabilitation Therapies for People of Determination
Medical Management for People of Determination
Multidisciplinary Services for People of Determination
Clinical Research for Future Opportunities
CONFERENCE CONSULTANTS
Prof. Ayman El-Hattab
Professor, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah
Consultant Clinical Genetics at Mediclinic City Hospital, University Hospital Sharjah, Kanad Hospital, Neuropedia, and Genesis, UAE
Mr. Mahmoud A. Mahmoud MEd., IBA., QBA., BCBA., CDA
Program Director, Early Intervention, Sanad Village, Dubai, UAE
SPEAKERS
Alphabetically ordered
Dr. Dalia Belsha
Pediatric Gastroenterology, American Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Mr. Eqab AlBadarneh
Senior Occupational Therapist & Assistive Technology Consultant, OTservice, Dubai, UAE
Mrs. Ghaida Aljbour
Senior Speech & Language Therapist, OTservice, Dubai, UAE
Mr. Mahmoud A. Mahmoud MEd., IBA., QBA., BCBA., CDA
Program Director, Early Intervention, Sanad Village, Dubai, UAE
Ms. Maya Helou
Clinical Psychologist, Jalila Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Nadia Akawi
Director & Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics & Genomics, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE
Dr. Rania Al Dweik
Assistant Professor of Public Health and Epidemiology, College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Mrs. Shaza Attia
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Consultant, Sanad Village, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Tarek El-Azzabi
Consultant, Pediatric Department, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. Zaid Al Aubaidi
Unit Head & Consultant, Pedaitric Orthopedics & Spine Surgery, Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai, UAE
AGENDA
Monday 9 October 2023
Session 1: Medical management for people of determination
Moderator: Prof. Ayman El-Hattab
Consultant Clinical Genetics and Professor, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah
01:30 – 02:00: Common gastrointestinal problem and nutritional deficiencies in children with neurodisabilities
Dr. Dalia Belsha
Pediatric Gastroenterology, American Hospital, Dubai, UAE
02:00 – 02:30: Neurological comorbidities in people of determination
Dr. Tarek El-Azzabi
Consultant, Pediatric Department, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
02:30 – 03:00: Pediatric spinal deformities: a complete different philosophy
Dr. Zaid Al Aubaidi
Unit Head & Consultant, Orthopedics & Pediatric Spine Surgery, Al Zahra hospital, Dubai, UAE
Session 2: Panel discussion
03:00 – 04:30: Clinical research and future opportunities
Moderator: Prof. Ayman El-Hattab
Consultant Clinical Genetics and Professor, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah
Dr. Nadia Akawi
Director & Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics & Genomics, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE
Dr. Rania Al Dweik
Assistant Professor of Public Health and Epidemiology, College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tuesday 10 October 2023
Session 3: Rehabilitative therapies for people of determination
Moderator: Mr. Mahmoud A. Mahmoud
Program Director, Early Intervention, Sanad Village, Dubai, UAE
10:30 – 11:15: Implementation of assistive technology for healthcare professionals
Mr. Eqab AlBadarneh
Senior Occupational Therapist & Assistive Technology Consultant, OTservice, Dubai, UAE
11:15 – 12:00: Building an effective vocational training program in Dubai
Mr. Mahmoud A. Mahmoud
Early Intervention Program Director, Sanad Village, Dubai, UAE
Session 4: Panel discussion
12:00 – 01:30: Multidisciplinary services for people of determination
Moderator: Mr. Mahmoud A. Mahmoud
Program Director, Early Intervention, Sanad Village, Dubai, UAE
Mrs. Shaza Attia
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Consultant, Sanad Village, Dubai, UAE
Mrs. Ghaida Aljbour
Senior Speech and Language Therapist, OTservice, Dubai, UAE
Ms. Maya Helou
Clinical Psychologist, Jalila Hospital, Dubai, UAE