About the Association
A Saudi association that aims to provide specialized rehabilitation and educational care for children with disabilities free of charge, through an integrated system of services and programs delivered by high-level national and international competencies. The association was founded under in 1979 under the generous patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The association includes a number of rehabilitation centers and facilities throughout the Kingdom and serves and annually serves approximately 4,000 children with disabilities across the Kingdom. The association's rehabilitation services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and special education, all this in addition to psychological, social, diagnostic and assessment services. The association has invested enormous funds to create an ideal rehabilitation and educational environment , rich with the latest equipment and departments at the global level.
Vision
To prioritize in their rehabilitation journey in advanced, specialized, and growing centers that serve the local and regional community.
Mission
Local and regional leadership with disabilities, and in providing integrated rehabilitation, diagnostic, awareness, and support services with evidence-based health practices and global quality standards.
Values and Objectives
Leadership
High Quality
Governance
Teamwork
Community Service
Logo History
When the association began its operations, a temporary logo was created for the association's correspondence, consisting of a black square with a child sitting in a wheelchair inside it.
The first official logo of the association was adopted, featuring a map of the Kingdom with a child sitting in a wheelchair inside it, surrounded by a green heart. The name was "Charity Association for the Care of Disabled Children".
After His Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman assumed the chairmanship of the board, the logo was changed to feature the Kingdom's map in green with a child inside facing west to give the impression of facing the Qibla. The association's name at that time was "Saudi Charity Association for the Care of Disabled Children".
The association signed an agreement with Seay Design Office in the United States to design a new logo (the current one) with support from His Royal Highness Prince Ahmed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz - may he rest in peace - Chairman of the Board of Saudi Research and Marketing Group at the time. The logo features a large person helping a small person with disabilities to walk, with a shadow behind them, topped by the phrase "Children's Disability Association".
In compliance with the directive of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz - may God protect him - to all entities to adopt the use of the term "People with Disabilities" in all official correspondence and media statements, which came based on the recommendation of the Minister of Labor and Social Development at the time, the association's name was changed to "Children's Disability Association" and the logo was modified accordingly.
Our Centers
The association provides its specialized services for children with disabilities through a network of centers in various regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Historical Events
Opening of the Association's Main Center
Prince Sultan bin Salman Assumes Presidency
First International Conference on Disability
Launch of Khair Makkah Projects
Opening of Khutwah Schools
Opening of Step Pro Center
What They Say About the Association
"I am honored by this institution that this association has established, and what I have seen, and I have appreciated the noble objectives that the association and its leaders care for."
"I praise God Almighty for the establishment of this charitable institution to serve disabled children in its headquarters and in many parts of the Kingdom, wishing it all progress and success."
"This project is great and deserves support by all different means, and reflects the high level of services provided to the disabled in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia."
"We wish you all success, progress, and advancement in what you aim for from a noble and humanitarian goal."
"I was impressed by the international level of the association, whether in terms of modern methods or advanced technologies in treatment, education, and rehabilitation."
"I thank everyone who gave me the opportunity to spend this wonderful time with wonderful children who receive exceptional care."