Introduction
There is no use denying the fact that modern age can be characterized by a great development of tolerance and democracy. People start to understand that life is a great treasure and all people should appreciate it, no matter what diseases or problems a person has. With this in mind, it is possible to admit the changes in the attitude towards people who suffer from different mental diseases or who are disabled. Society obtains the idea that all these people also deserve the right to exist and moreover, they should be given the same conditions under which the majority of population lives.
Taking the facts into account, it is possible to say that different counties try to promote development of creation of different techniques of working with these people and, additionally, great number, of special establishments are created. Especially this process can be seen in some rich states where amount of money given to fulfill these needs can be very big. Down Syndrome is one of the illnesses of this kind. Being a very serious problem, it obviously demands further investigation and creation of special conditions for people who suffer from it to be able to live with it and, moreover, enjoy their life. With this in mind, it is possible to analyze different approaches to people with this syndrome in different countries of the world. The UAE was chosen for our work because of its prosperity and wealth.
General Impression
Person under analysis is a young man who lives in Dubai and who suffers from Down Syndrome. However, at the first gaze he does not seem to be miserable. He is well dressed and the room, in which the interview takes place, is rather light and bright. Additionally, there is no depressing feeling which can appear while communicating with sick people. On the contrary, a person is smiling and seems to be very pleasant, though seek men. Moreover, he is not deprived of some curiosity and the interest for other people and is not sacred. With this in mind, it is possible to say that he does not suffer from some negative attitude or other manifestations of discrimination which can be seen in some other countries.
Different activities
There are several reasons for such a good image of this person. First of all, it should be said that in the UAE people who suffer from the Down Syndrome are not usually discriminated. Additionally, they are taken as sick people, who though need help and sympathy. That is why, they do not feel their isolation. Taking the mood and appearance of our respondent into account, it is impossible not to agree with this statement. Moreover, his answers can also serve as a good evidence.
He does not have any complaints and is satisfied with his life and conditions under which he lives. The UAE devotes much attention to the question of Down Syndrome, opening new centers and creating new programs. Dubai, being one of the most developed city of the East, suggests great number of possibilities for people who suffer from this illness. Great number of rehabilitation programs, trainings and some other activities are created in order to support these people.
Additionally, some governmental and family support is provided. There is no use denying the fact, that performance of different kinds of activity is vital for people who suffer from Down Syndrome, that is why, great number of activities are available for them. UAE Down Syndrome Association is responsible for it. Our young men is also supported by it. He likes to describe different activities performed by him at different classes. He was given the ability to draw, paint, play different games and communicate with other people who suffer from the same disease. It is very important as under these conditions children and adults, who suffer for Down Syndrome, can see that they are not alone and the feeling of support and safety appears. Additionally, there are always some special training programs in which our young man takes part.
His favorite kind of activity is swimming. At the first gaze, it becomes obvious that he likes it very much and waits for the next training with a great impatience. Modern science underlines the necessity of physical activity for people who suffer from this illness, that is why it can be taken as a good practice for our respondent. Moreover, he also describes his experience of swimming with dolphins which seems to be one of his brightest memories.
Healthy influence of these mammals is proved and the UAE tries to create the best conditions for people who suffer from Down Syndrome. Additionally, our respondent describes the classes of speech therapy which seem to be not so pleasant as swimming for him, though rather interesting to. There is no use denying the fact, that these courses are rather efficient as he speaks quite clear and distinct, though, very often people with Down Syndrome have different problems connected with speech.
Attitude of society and family
The last issue, which should be mentioned in this research, is the attitude of society and government towards people like our respondent. Being the only child in the family, our young man is sure that his parents love him and are happy. It is possible to communicate with them and assure that they are quite satisfied with the current state of affairs. Additionally, there are also special programs and courses which main aim is to provide psychological help for parents who have a child with this diagnose and teach them how to live with it. Parents of our responded explained that it was very difficult at the beginning, though these very courses and the attitude of people towards their child made their life much easier and promoted his development.
Conclusion
Having analyzed the given case and the situation in the UAE, it is possible to make certain conclusion. First of all, there is a great attention in the country given to this very issue. The government tries to spend much money in order to improve the life of people who suffer from Down Syndrome. The UAE can be taken as an example because people can feel themselves comfortable there. Person under investigation feels himself good and looks quite happy.
Additionally, he performs different kinds of activities and has rather interesting and bright life. With this in mind, it should be said that the approach to people, who suffer from Down Syndrome, in the UAE leads to the improvement of the quality of life of these people and, moreover, promotes their socialization. With this in mind, the experience gained while making this analysis can be rethought and applied in our further life with the intention to improve the state of people with the same problems in some other country.