DSCA Charity Association for Down’s Syndrome
SAUT: The Voice of Down Syndrome Society
Efaa Association for the Care of Persons with Disabilities

A General Overview of DSCA Charity Association for Down’s Syndrome

DSCA is a charitable association that aims to provide the highest level attainable of self-independence and social integration for individuals with Down’s Syndrome by way of providing and advancing training programs and specialized rehabilitation seamlessly with related organizations be they governmental or not.
General President of DSCA Association, Mrs. Suzan Al-Ghanim receives the check from the company’s Vice President General, His Highness Prince Majid bin Fahd Al Saud

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McDonald's program to raise the language proficiency of people with Down syndrome
Program Overview
DSCA provides a rehabilitative program for language and pronunciation to raise the language competency of children with Down’s Syndrome, so that they fulfill their main needs, express themselves, and use conversational skills with others. Riyadh International Catering Corporation (McDonald's) has taken up/ sponsored/ this program, which consists of daily or weekly sessions with a comprehensive team that includes language and pronunciation specialists as well as specialists in communication therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, family coaches, and supervisors of rehabilitative services. to fulfill their chief needs while raising their communicative competency, self-expression, and the use of conversational skills with others.
The program’s purpose is to empower children with Trisomy 21
The Direct Objectives and Anticipated Outcomes of the Program
  1. Empower children to use effective communicative methods verbally or via signs, pictures, or symbols.
  2. Avoiding the manifestation of the child’s negative behaviors due to his or her frustration from not being able to express himself or herself.
  3. Finding alternative communicative ways for children who do not speak.
  4. Improve articulation and increase the clarity of words and the smoothness of speech.
  5. Improve entrepreneurial and initiation skills and the ability to express special needs, and communication skills with those around.
  6. Integrate the child with their family more effectively.
Target Segment
Children (boys and girls) with Down’s Syndrome between 2 and 12 years of age
Number of Beneficiaries
40 children with Trisomy 21
Cost of the Program
400,000 Saudi Riyals
McDonald's program to raise the functional efficiency of people with Down syndrome
Program Overview
DSCA provides a development program to improve the operational competence of children with Trisomy 21 so that they can develop their operational performance and day-to-day life skills. Moreover, the program also aims that they achieve skills to rely on raising their self-efficacy relative to each child’s developmental capabilities. Riyadh International Catering Corporation (McDonald's) has taken up/ sponsored/ this program, which consists of daily or weekly sessions with a comprehensive team that specialists in operational therapy, family coaches, and supervisors of rehabilitative services. The program’s purpose is to empower children with Trisomy 21 to have a self-autonomy and independent play, daily routine, interaction with the family, and healthy nutrition.
The Direct Objectives and Anticipated Outcomes of the Program
  1. Improve self-care skills: personal hygiene - eating, drinking, playing, and interactive skills.
  2. Improve sitting posture as well as stability of postures, and sensory-motor skills.
  3. Optical tracking, paying attention, and concentrating.
  4. Improve hand-use skills, writing, and the use of tools and utensils.
Target Segment
Children (boys and girls) with Down’s Syndrome between 2 and 12 years of age
Number of Beneficiaries
20 children with Trisomy 21
Cost of the Program
200,00 Saudi Riyals

A General Overview of SAUT The Voice of Down Syndrome Society

SAUT society was founded in 2010 with the purpose of providing a better future where individuals with Down’s Syndrome can live autonomously, productively, and are highly valued in society. Under its umbrella, the society embraces the first school of its kind in the region, and an exemplary specialized educational center - a pioneer in the Middle East that provides its own unique services to individuals with Down’s Syndrome from birth and even up to training that finishes with employment.
Ms. Sarah bint Abdullah Bahamdan, a member of the Board of Directors of the "SAUT Association" receives the check from the company's vice-president, His Highness Prince Majid bin Fahd Al Saud

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McDonald's program to raise the language proficiency of people with Down syndrome
Program Overview
  • SAUT Program for Self-Support aims to empower every individual with Down’s Syndrome, each according to his or her highest potentials and abilities, to fulfill his or her self-efficacy and capability to be independent and self-reliant to the same level expected of those of the same age.
  • The schools of SAUT Society for Down Syndrome are the only ones to provide the program in the Arabic language across the world, benefitting most school children during the last 25 years.
  • Studies and research have proved that individuals with Down’s Syndrome can advance in a way that exceeds standard possible predictions when they receive self-support combined with specialized programs, an educational environment that is suitable for every person’s needs and abilities, and the provision of a specialized educational program that focuses on function and not abstract concepts.
The Direct Objectives and Anticipated Outcomes of the Program
  1. To have the students perform their daily living tasks with some degree of autonomy, and not rely on other people, in a way that doesn’t cause them any sense of failure or frustration.
  2. To have students learn table manners, personal hygiene, oral hygiene, and the way to wear clothes.
  3. The ability to manage their lives and take care of themselves as well as their relatives.
  4. To have them apply health and safety rules.
  5. To have them interact and integrate with others, use the phone, shop and commute from one place to another.
  6. To prepare them for managing their own lives, taking care of themselves and their needs, mastering shopping skills, and preparing meals.
Target Segment
Female and male students of all study stages, aged 6 to 18 years, divided into 5 sections, in addition to children’s mothers
Number of Beneficiaries
78 male and female students with Down’s Syndrome
Cost of the Program
733,858 Saudi Riyals
McDonald's program to raise the functional efficiency of people with Down syndrome
Program Overview
  • The SAUT Program for Reading and Writing aims to empower every individual with Down’s Syndrome to learn reading and writing, each according to his or her highest potentials and abilities, and to use reading and writing as tools that help them practice their daily living.
  • The schools of SAUT Society for Down Syndrome are the only ones to provide the program in the Arabic language across the world, benefitting at least 9201 female and male students during the last 25 years.
  • Reading and Writing are included in all skill aspects, be they academic or occupational. The program is multifaceted in that it is an occupational, practical, and individualized program, where it can be used for different levels of reading and writing, be that for beginners or those wanting to advance their reading and writing skills to higher levels.
The Direct Objectives and Anticipated Outcomes of the Program
  1. Reading and writing depending on every student’s capabilities and needs
  2. Improving expressive language and terminology in addition to correcting articulation
  3. Organizing, remembering, and retrieving information
  4. Communicating and integrating with others, and improving social skills
  5. Reading lists and indexes while shopping at supermarkets, reading food labels in addition to food menus at restaurants.
  6. Having the capability to use computers, electronic devices, DVDs, CDs, video games, and TV programs.
  7. Having the ability to read newspapers to stay up to date with news, get weather updates, sports news, and read scheduled TV programs.
Target Segment
Female and male students of all study stages, aged 6 to 18 years, divided into 5 sections, in addition to children’s mothers
Number of Beneficiaries
65 male and female students with Down’s Syndrome
Cost of the Program
314,511 Saudi Riyals

Overview of the Efaa Association for the Care of Persons with Disabilities:

The Efaa Association is dedicated to providing comprehensive and integrated rehabilitation and therapeutic services for individuals with disabilities (both male and female) across various age groups. The association offers diverse programs that include medical rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, in addition to specialized healthcare services for individuals with disabilities.

McDonald's Program for Sensory Development for Individuals with Down Syndrome

Program Overview
The program provides individualized therapeutic and rehabilitation plans aimed at individuals with disabilities (Down syndrome) to enhance their ability to interact with their environment and understand sensory perceptions. The program focuses on developing social, cognitive, and skill-related aspects, contributing to the overall development of the beneficiaries. It is implemented in a safe and stimulating environment that considers the unique needs of each beneficiary to ensure the highest levels of benefit.
The Direct Objectives and Anticipated Outcomes of the Program
  1. Design individualized therapeutic and rehabilitation plans that consider the sensory needs of the beneficiaries.
  2. Improve the beneficiaries' ability to interact with their environment and understand perceptions.
  3. Support the social, cognitive, and skill development of individuals with disabilities.
Target Segment
Individuals with disabilities, Down syndrome (both male and female) from various age groups.
Number of Beneficiaries
29 beneficiaries
Cost of the Program
189,631 Saudi Riyals

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McDonald's Program for Professional Development for Individuals with Down Syndrome

Program Overview
The program aims to empower individuals with disabilities (Down syndrome) by enhancing their professional abilities and refining their practical skills. It focuses on developing innovative, high-quality products under the supervision of specialized technicians, contributing to enhancing their job independence and increasing their integration opportunities in the labor market. It also provides a safe and stimulating environment that encourages beneficiaries to be creative and achieve self-fulfillment.
The Direct Objectives and Anticipated Outcomes of the Program
  1. Equip individuals with disabilities with professional skills.
  2. Increase self-confidence among individuals with disabilities.
  3. Train beneficiaries to produce innovative, high-quality products.
  4. Enhance the independence of beneficiaries and enable them to integrate into the labor market.
Target Segment
Individuals with disabilities - Down syndrome (both male and female) from various age groups.
Number of Beneficiaries
30 beneficiaries
Cost of the Program
162,000 Saudi Riyals