b_179_129_16777215_00_images_EGY150410aa001.jpegDOHA—A conference here called “Definitely Able” tried to make sure that all could participate, with ramps to the stage to allow wheelchair access, sign language interpretation in English and Arabic, and a monitor that immediately translates speech into written words.

The two-day conference was supported by the British Council in Qatar and Sasol, an energy and chemicals company, to give a platform for disabled voices in the Qatari community, with a focus on equal access to education for people with disabilities.

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