Largest Sensory Room for Travellers with Disabilities Unveiled at King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia

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King Fahd International Airport (KFIA) in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, has launched a pioneering initiative for travellers with disabilities, introducing the largest sensory room of its kind in the Kingdom. The innovative space is designed to enhance the travel experience for children with disabilities and the elderly, providing a smooth and safe journey for them and their families. This project builds on a collaboration between Matarat Holding, the King Salman Centre for Disability Research, and Aramco to improve services for people with disabilities and facilitate their travel through Saudi airports.

Key Takeaways:

  • The sensory room at KFIA is the largest of its kind in Saudi Arabia, featuring 12 interactive devices.
  • The dedicated space for the elderly is designed to cater to their specific needs.
  • The initiative aims to improve the travel experience for children with disabilities and the elderly, ensuring a smooth and safe journey for them and their families.
  • The project is part of a previous agreement between Matarat Holding, the King Salman Centre for Disability Research, and Aramco to improve services for people with disabilities.
  • The King Salman Centre for Disability Research is a key partner in the initiative, with their chairman, Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, attending the inauguration ceremony.
  • The project will be replicated at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah soon.

Statistics:

  • 12 interactive devices are featured in the sensory room at KFIA.
  • The dedicated space for the elderly is a new addition to the sensory room initiative.
  • The initiative aims to cater to the needs of children with disabilities and the elderly, ensuring a smooth and safe journey for them and their families.

Sources:

  • SPA (no specific date mentioned)
  • Matarat Holding
  • King Salman Centre for Disability Research
  • Aramco