Together Again wristbands available from numerous locations across the UAE

Dubai, April 2nd 2007: As of April 1st, the Dubai Autism Centre has officially launched "Together Again" wristbands, a month-long education and outreach campaign.  Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the Executive Council of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Autism Centre, the campaign's aim is to educate and raise awareness on Autism within the UAE.

The Together Again wristband can be bought from a number of venues across the UAE.  The Apparel Group will be selling the wristband through their network of 164 stores within the UAE; these include Aldo, Tommy Hilfiger, Nine West, The Athletes Foot and all other concepts under the Apparel Group.  Wristbands will also be sold at Eppco and ENOC petrol stations, the Dubai International Financial Centre, and Cinestar Cinemas. A minimum donation of 10 AED is required for each wristband.

Media partners who have come onboard to ensure the campaign is a success are Motivate Val Morgan, who have donated cinema screen time, Dubai Media Incorporated, who will be running the campaign on Dubai One and Sama Dubai.  As well as Emarat Al Youm, Emirates Today and Al Bayan who will be all carrying the Autism message.

A special email address has been created to raise funds for the centre at April@DubaiAutismCentre.ae

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About the Dubai Autism Centre (DAC)
The Dubai Autism Centre (DAC) is a non-profit organization providing information, support, advice and training to professionals and parents of autistic children. Founded in November 2001 with the issuance of a decree from the Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the DAC is focused on providing services for autistic children and their families. The Centre also works toward facilitating a better community understanding of autism, including early diagnosis and treatment methodology.

In January 2003, the Centre started up a school in a villa in Jumeira, with 16 students. Today the school is located in a large villa in Al Diyafa Road and houses 42 students, aged 4 - 18 years. Each class has four students and two teachers, of whom one is Arabic-speaking. Students from Zayed University and Al Ain University also come to the Centre for internship opportunities.

The school provides not only conventional academic tuition, but also speech-, occupational-, music- and play-therapy. A team of clinical psychologists and therapists provides full assessment and diagnosis. 

For further information, please contact:
Rami Halawani, Anne Howard
Asda'a Public Relations,
Dubai
Tel: +971 4 3344550 (ext: 446/458),
Email: info@asdaa.com

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