Disability in Saudi Arabia

Disability in Saudi Arabia is seen through the lens of Islamic Sharia, through cultural norms and also through legislation.

[2] In addition, there are few studies relating to people with disabilities in Saudi Arabia compared to other countries.

The State shall support the Social Insurance Law and encourage organizations and individuals to participate in philanthropic activities".

[8] The prevalence of depression in women is between 17 and 46 percent and early diagnosis is critical to both patient outcome and cost of treatment.

[19] It is still common for people who can afford it to receive medical treatment for disabilities in Western countries.

[12] Islamic Sharia puts an emphasis on people with disabilities to have the rights "to live with dignity and benefit from welfare.

"[11] The Royal Family of Saudi Arabia is supportive of both private and public endeavors to help people with disabilities.

[25] Saudi Arabia hosts 44 associations and 347 day-care centers for people with special needs.

The rights of Muslims with disabilities and the historic account are first found in the start of Islam with examples of Muhammad's companions Ibn Umm Maktūm and Julaybib.

187 in 1981 allowed people with disabilities and organizations they run to reprieve a 50% discount on government-owned transportation.

A/90, article 27 ensures that citizens' rights are upheld in "cases of emergency, disability, or old age by providing social security.

7 of 1999 provides approval to raise donations up to SR 50,000 for rehabilitation programs developed by people with disabilities for training goals.

[2] Not dealing with the social aspects of disability means that there is not enough emphasis on integrating people into society.

[30] For example, despite the passage of SBC, many people who use wheelchairs face difficulty accessing public spaces in Saudi Arabia.

[33] Like most schools in Saudi Arabia, special education classes are also gender segregated and teach Islamic principals.

[37] Women in Saudi Arabia often must use women-only clinics which are often not accessible for individuals with physical or "hidden" disabilities.

[38] Women's restrictions in Saudi Arabia limit their ability to access mental health services.