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Apr 2023
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Creating a Culture of Champions | Abdul ...

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On this episode we are joined by Abdul Rahman, a visionary who was diagnosed to have autism and strives to formulate a plan for society, to make it more inclusive for other people of determination.


In this podcast, Abdul discusses;


  • The issues faced by a person with Autism within a school environment.
  • The 5 different levels of Autism.
  • Talking to the Sheikh about Autism awareness.
  • Spreading awareness about autism and how the Gulf differs from the USA in this regard.
  • Creating a culture of champions
  • Formulating a better societal climate for his son, who is also a person of determination.


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This podcast is a collaboraton between Rooted Within and ImInclusive;


Founded by social entrepreneur Hafsa Qadeer, ImInclusive began as a workplace inclusion community initiative that evolved into UAE’s 1st certified social enterprise connecting people with disabilities (People of Determination) to inclusive employers across MENA. ImInclusive provides action-focused training, tools, and resources to a large network of employers that are committed to the journey of disability inclusion.

Incubated with Ma’an Abu Dhabi, Authority of Social Contribution, in 2019, ImInclusive is inspired by the journey of Ahmed Qadeer, who is a talented person with disability, living with spina bifida. Today, ImInclusive is a multi-award-winning enterprise recognized by the United Nations, Accenture Middle East, Standard Chartered, C3 Companies Creating Change, TiE Dubai, Visa’s She’s Next Competition and more.  

Learn more about iminclusive at www.iminclusive.com or via social media: @iminclusive






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