I’ve seen some incredible stuff over the past few days at the ITU World Triathlon Championship, none more so than the ‘People of Determination’ as the UAE refers to someone who is less able than others, for whatever reason.
I really like this terminology and will adopt it going forward.
Who are people of determination?
Under the National Policy for Empowering People with Special Needs, people with special needs or disabilities will be referred to as ‘people of determination’ to recognise their achievements in different fields. As explained on the Abu Dhabi portal, the law defines a person with special needs as someone suffering from a temporary or permanent, full or partial deficiency or infirmity in his physical, sensory, mental, communication, educational or psychological abilities to an extent that limits his possibility of performing the ordinary requirements as people without special needs.
The UAE Government runs long-term targeted campaigns to help people of determination and they do not seem to be looking for donations.
Read more:
https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/social-affairs/people-of-determination
Therefore, I looked closer to home and after the inspirational efforts of Team GB in the Elite races, I have donated £40 to Paralympics GB.
