Procedure per The Official UAE Government Portal (u.ae). Fees and timelines change — check the authority's website. We don't invent numbers.
How to access rehabilitation and support
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Know your right to rehabilitation
The law states that people with special needs have the right to rehabilitation and support services. This is the foundation everything else rests on, so start by confirming which services apply to your situation.
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Apply for the Sanad Card in Dubai
In Dubai, the Community Development Authority (CDA) issues the Sanad Card to Emiratis and residents of determination. The card is the main key to accessing dedicated services and facilities in the emirate, so this is usually the first step for anyone living here.
Documents:Sanad Card - 3
Get a parking permit
The Ministry of Interior issues parking permits for people of determination. This makes daily movement around the city easier and is worth arranging early.
Documents:Parking permit - 4
If you are in Abu Dhabi, go through the Zayed Authority
In Abu Dhabi, the Zayed Authority for People of Determination works as an umbrella for all humanitarian bodies, social services, orphanages, special needs institutions and any future bodies established for such goals. It brings together many services in one place, so it is the natural first point of contact there.
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Confirm current fees and timelines
The official guidance does not list amounts or processing times, and these can change. Before you apply, check the current fees and timeframes directly on the authority's website so you are working from the latest information.
Fees and timelines may change — verify with the official source.
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