Diverse Abilities | Empowering Inclusion

The Diverse Abilities (DA) program, formerly known as SKIP, is a portfolio of the Aga Khan Social Welfare Board. DA programs provide social support for individuals of all ages with physical and/or developmental disabilities. Physical and developmental disabilities include, but are not limited to, mobility impairments, vision and/or hearing impairments, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, or autism spectrum disorders. 

Due to societal barriers, persons with disabilities are at a higher risk of social isolation, community disconnection, financial instability, neglect, and uncertainty about their care in the future. DA seeks to reduce these risks by promoting awareness and inclusion of persons with disabilities across our Jamat. DA programs provide Jamati members with disabilities, and their families, an opportunity to collaborate, share experiences and support one another through access to institutional support, external agencies, program funding, training and educational resources.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities or to register as a DA member, please contact your local DA Lead or register here.