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  • Making My Way: Register for the program

  • A creative mental wellness family program for Youth of Determination
    and their families by Special Olympics UAE 

    This form takes about 5 minutes. 

    You can ask your parent, family member, or support person to help you.
    If you are not sure, you can also send us a message on WhatsApp or email.
    Email: inbox@fia-institute.org 

    About the program
    Growing up is exciting. New places. New people. New feelings.
    Sometimes it is hard to know what is OK and what is not OK.
    You and your family can learn this together in a safe, fun way.

    In this program:
    • You make art together with your hands and your senses.
    • You learn about your body and your personal space.
    • You practice saying YES and NO clearly.
    • You learn who you can trust and who you can talk to.
    • Parents and family members also have their own short learning time.

    Everything is in English and Arabic.
    This program is for Youth of Determination with neuro-developmental / intellectual disabilities. 

    This program works best for People of Determination aged 15 to 30.


    This form is only to show your interest.

    • Filling this form does not mean you are in the program.
    • After the form, Special Olympics and FiA Institute will contact you by WhatsApp or email.
    • We will explain the program and decide together if it fits your family.

     

     

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    This is a family program.
    • One Youth of Determination (best for those between 15 and 30 years) 
    • One adult family member (parent, guardian, or sibling 18+)
    You come to the sessions together as a team.
    No single youth can join alone.

     

  • What a session looks like
    Each week:
    • Families do creative activities together (for example: sculptures, sensory boxes, mirrors).
    • At some sessions, adults join a short parent session with experts.
    • During that time, youth enjoy games, movies, photos, or social time.
    • The art helps you learn about yourself, your family, and what feels safe or not safe.

  • Program Dates and Location

    Where and when is the program
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  • When and where
    • Place: Abu Dhabi,
    Rabdan Area, Al Qana, 
    Emirates Foundation: 
    Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PwME19SndAMM65oY8

    • Time: 6 Saturdays, 2.5 hours each
    (dates and times listed below)
    • You must join at least 4 of 6 sessions.
    • If you miss more than 2 sessions, you will have to leave this group so another family can join.

    Program dates and timing:
    3:30 to 6:00 PM 
    Saturdays: 

    4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr,
    2 May, 9 May, 16 May 2026
    (no session on 25 Apr).

     

  • Important: This is not therapy

    A note for parents and caregivers.
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  • This program is about learning and practicing skills together as a family.

    It is not:
    • one‑to‑one therapy
    • medical treatment

    What the program offers
    • Creative, joyful time together as a family
    • Clear, simple tools to talk about bodies, safety, and feelings
    • Practice to say “yes” and “no” with confidence
    • A safe space to share and learn with other families

  • About you

    This is about Youth of Determination joining the program
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  • Mental health means how you feel inside and how you deal with problems.

    This program helps you

    • talk about feelings
    • feel more confident
    • learn in a safe group
    • have fun and be creative

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  • This section is about the family member joining the program with the Youth of Determination.

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  • FiA Institute for Inclusion and Accessiblitiy

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    Our email address is: inbox@fia-institute.org   

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