Minister of National Solidarity, Family, and Women’s Affairs Soraya Mouloudji chaired the official celebration of the National Day for People with Special Needs this Sunday in Souk Ahras province. She unveiled fresh initiatives centered on digitizing services and enhancing educational and vocational support.
During the event, the minister stated that “significant progress has been made for people with special needs, thanks to the special focus from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, enabling their full integration into society.”
She further noted that “these developments align with a comprehensive strategy to ensure equal opportunities and independence for those affected,” particularly through upgrading and digitalizing public services tailored to them. In this regard, the minister announced the imminent rollout of two key digital platforms, explaining that “we are now finalizing two major digital services: the digitization of the special needs ID card and the solidarity lump-sum allowance.” The sector’s top official also confirmed ongoing work to finalize the regulatory framework for this group, adding that “we are drafting the remaining regulations tied to the law on people with special needs.”
On the education front, the minister stressed the need to bolster school inclusion for affected children, declaring that “we are implementing practical steps to establish specialized classes within mainstream schools for children with special needs.”
Her department is streamlining access to exams and competitions for students with disabilities and plans to open the sector to private operators for specialized facilities. She revealed the upcoming approval of a scientific disability assessment guide to gauge the severity and types of impairments. Professionally, new steps will promote employment for people with special needs, including reserved job quotas and workplace adaptations.
The minister also highlighted the vital role of the forthcoming National Autism Center, asserting that “this center represents a major milestone, uniting public institutions and civil society in addressing autism.”
On the sidelines of her visit, accompanied by the Souk Ahras governor, the minister launched a solidarity caravan targeting over 400 families in remote and border areas. Eid clothing, mobility aids, wheelchairs, and medical equipment were distributed to seniors and people with special needs. She reiterated that these efforts fit into the sector’s broader policy to strengthen social protection and foster community solidarity.