Participation Benefits

1. Supporting Abu Dhabi’s Vision and Sustainable Inclusion
   Participation aligns with Abu Dhabi’s disability inclusion vision, fostering more open and accessible environments in line with global standards, and it promotes the provision of inclusive services and solutions for all.
2. Opportunity for Excellence and Development
   Beyond recognition, participation offers self-assessment, continuous improvement, and long-term sustainable benefits — even for those who don’t win, The submission provides participating entities with a clear view of their performance and potential areas for improvement.
3. Enhancing Reputation & Credibility, and Expanding Customer Base
   1. Private Sector
      Participation in the award enhances the entity’s reputation and affirms its commitment to inclusion, increasing customer loyalty, expanding its reach, and improving the return on its investments.
   2. Government Sector
      Receiving this award reflects leadership’s ability to foster an inclusive community, enhancing public trust in the government’s capability to support all community groups. Additionally, it helps build trust and broadens the reach of public benefits.
   3. Third Sector
      Recognition through the award can help increase financial support and future partnerships, thereby amplifying the community impact.
4. Entrepreneurship and Innovation
   The award encourages creativity in developing inclusive and sustainable environments, offering entities the opportunity to adopt best practices and improve performance:
   1. Private Sector
      Participation provides an opportunity to learn from best practices, enhancing the organization’s competitiveness in the market by providing innovative solutions that meet the requirements and needs of all groups and individuals.
   2. Government Sector
      The award fosters innovation in government policies and practices, aligning them with global best practices.
   3. Third Sector
      It offers opportunities to improve inclusion programs, enhance internal performance, and expand social impact.
5. Expanding Cooperation and Impact
   The award offers valuable opportunities for collaboration with local and international entities, enhancing effective and sustainable partnerships:
   1. Private Sector Open avenues of cooperation with government entities and other institutions, supporting joint projects and improving competitiveness.
   2. Government Sector Encourage collaboration between the public and private sectors, as well as other partners from the third sector, to create innovative solutions and deliver sustainable inclusive services.
   3. Third Sector Strengthen cooperation with companies and government institutions to expand access opportunities for all and enhance the impact of initiatives.
6. Recognition and Media Exposure
   Winning the award highlights the quality of an organization’s commitment to social responsibility and innovation in inclusion, helping maintain its positive image:
   1. Private Sector
      Enhance media presence, opening up new work and partnership opportunities, as well as attracting interest from shareholders and customers.
   2. Government Sector
      Media visibility showcases the level of commitment to developing an inclusive society, strengthening public trust, respect, and support for ongoing efforts.
   3. Third Sector
      Increase awareness of the organization’s role, attracting additional support from individuals, donors, and partners.
7. Alignment with International and Local Standards
   Demonstrating alignment with both international and local standards highlights the added value of inclusive practices across the private, government, and third sectors, ensuring credibility, sustainability, and community impact.
   1. Private Sector
      Enhancing compliance with international standards, thereby increasing opportunities to secure international contracts and earn global excellence certifications.
   2. Government Sector
      Highlighting government entities’ commitment to national and international strategies related to the inclusion of People of Determination.
   3. Third Sector
      Improving access to funding and support from international donors.
8. Sustainable Commitment to Disability and Social Inclusion
   1. Private Sector
      Ensuring the continuous integration of inclusion practices within long-term growth strategies.
   2. Government Sector
      Promoting continuity in implementing inclusion policies to ensure sustained impact.
   3. Third Sector
      Strengthening ongoing commitment to the needs of People of Determination so they can enjoy their rights and play their role in society—achieving sustainable community change.

For inquiries, contact us at damj@addcd.gov.ae.