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Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, and Dr. Eman Karim, General Supervisor of the National Council for Disability Affairs, inaugurated the Development Monitoring Unit for Children Graduates of Intensive Care, Newborns, and Premature Infants at the Center for People with Special Needs at the Faculty of Graduate Studies for Childhood.

The inauguration was attended by Prof. Howayda El-Gebali, Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Ahmed El-Kahky, Director of the Center for People with Special Needs, and several professors and researchers.

During his inspection tour of the center, the university president praised the efforts made to rehabilitate children, emphasizing that the center is one of the largest platforms supporting this group, as it contributes to developing children's skills and empowering them socially through effective partnerships with local and international institutions.

In her speech, Dr. Eman Karim commended the efforts made within the center, emphasizing the importance of disseminating this model across Egyptian universities. She called for strengthening cooperation between the National Council for Disability Affairs and the Faculty of Graduate Studies for Childhood to improve the quality of services provided to children. For her part, Professor Dr. Howaida El-Gebali reviewed the mechanisms for providing educational and rehabilitation services to children with disabilities, noting that the center adopts an integrated strategy that includes establishing an accurate database for children, designing specialized training programs, and overcoming the challenges that hinder their integration into the environment and society.

She also explained that the center places great importance on promoting the integration of children with disabilities through awareness-raising activities and early interventions, in addition to providing advanced assistive technologies that ensure their full access to their rights.

It is worth noting that during the visit, several training halls were inspected, including the sensory integration unit, the motor balance therapy room, and the executive functions unit.

Several children and their parents were met, their opinions on the services provided were heard, and ways to develop them in the future were discussed. Parents expressed their deep appreciation for the effective role the center plays in supporting and developing their children's capabilities.

The event also included a screening of a short introductory film entitled "Because We Are Together," which discussed the establishment of the college and the center and their objectives.