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Qatar Airways Supports Inaugural Autism Awareness Fundraiser

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Qatar Airways Supports Inaugural Autism Awareness Fundraiser
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November 13: Qatar Airways said it has given continuity to its long-standing support of autism awareness at the inaugural Autism Awareness Fundraising Gala hosted by the embassy of the State of Qatar and Autism Speaks in Washington DC on November 8.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said, “Qatar Airways is proud to lend its support to the inaugural Autism Awareness Gala Fundraiser and to join the Embassy of the State of Qatar in continuing efforts to expand autism awareness and create communities that are more inclusive – both on the ground and in the air. We are deeply committed to accommodating all of our passengers on every leg of their journey, which is why we actively educate our staff and crew on how to most effectively offer support to those with autism and their families.”

Issuing a press statement, Qatar Airways further said it extended its support to Autism Speaks by donating four business class tickets to any destination across its extensive route network of 150 global destinations. To keep the momentum of the gala event progressing, the tickets are to be auctioned with the proceeds, as well as the proceeds of the gala, to go directly to Autism Speaks to support its mission.

Qatar Airways said it has taken a dynamic role in increasing autism awareness through a variety of autism-related initiatives and partnerships in the recent years. In April, the airline marked World Autism Awareness Day and supported the UN World Autism Awareness campaign by partnering with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) to offer a program of activities to Qatar Airways’ employees. The activities, designed to increase awareness and deepen the airline’s employees’ understanding of those with autism, included a series of seminars conducted by Hamad Medical Corporation doctors, specialists and therapists for employees to underscore techniques to recognise and support passengers with autism, the statement said. In addition, Qatar Airways said its crew visited the Child Development Centre (CDC), a specialised center located at HMC and Katara, to gain a better understanding of the condition.

Qatar Airways is also a proud partner of Doha’s Shafallah Centre for Children with Special Needs to help employ young people with autism. The Shafallah Centre offers comprehensive services and care for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder and their families.

 

 

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