The Meaning of new POD Logo

Brief:

The Ministry of Community Development adopted a new general logo to reveal the title of the people of determination in shape and content and as part of the National Classification of Disabilities (People of Determination) in the UAE. The new logo consists of a “symbol, drawing or sign” symbolizing one of the categories of the people of determination, facilities or services provided for them, places assigned to them or tools they use. The new logo coincides with the National Policy for Empowering People of Determination which included several pillars to enhance their empowerment in different fields, recognize their accomplishments in various areas and change the stereotyped image of them in the society into active members of the community.

Signs of the Logo:

One of the signs of the new logo for the people of determination, the presence of the circle on which the person sits, which expresses the wheel of life and continuous development, and symbolizes that the people of determination are partly motivating members of the community towards further development and growth, the hand movement is also very different from the old logo; the moving hand that pushes the wheelchair is a symbol of initiative, self-reliance, and a desire towards progress, accomplishment; while the curved trunk symbolizes the state of readiness and preparedness of the person in a state of movement and gathering all his strength to move forward.

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An introductory video about the logo: