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MOBILITY AND HEALTH

Our Mission

Mobility and Health participates in the social reintegration of people in need,
focusing on those living with disabilities.

 

It supports people through their entire recovery process by providing diverse health consultations, distributing mobility equipment and adapting living spaces.

 

In 1994, Mobility and Health created the division “Accès et Droit” within the Ministry of Social Affairs. The division single-handedly passed governmental policy, Law 220, that financially and socially protects all Lebanese people with disability.

History

  1. arcenciel’s first step

    In 1985, amidst the Lebanese civil war, five friends take action and begin thinking of ways to support the increasing number of Lebanese people living with war-related physical disabilities. In response, arcenciel launches the Mobility and Health program

  2. The first medical consultations

    The first physical therapy and medical consultations unit opens its doors in the Jisr el Wati center in Beirut.

  3. Beginning of mobility equipment production and creation of Rights and Access

    The program creates its own mobility equipment production center.

    arcenciel and the Ministry of Social Affairs launch the « Rights and Access » national program for social security coverage and institutional representation of disabled people.

  4. Expanding throughout Lebanon

    The program extends its activity and impact by establishing units in Halba, Taanayel and Marjayoun

  5. Bill 220 creates new rights

    « Rights and Access » program passes Bill 220. The bill enables people with disabilities to be reimbursed for all or part of their mobility equipment and various treatments. It imposes a quota requiring companies to hire a minimum number of disabled people.

Activities

Dispensaries of medical and paramedical care

Regardless of a person’s ability to pay, all people receive quality healthcare from arcenciel's medical specialists. Some treatments include physical therapy, speech therapy, emergency care and quality monitoring. 
For more information: 01565655 ext. 2149

Mobility equipment distribution and production

These workshops repair and distribute mobility equipment to all those in need. The factory is run mostly by people with disabilities who work efficiently and safely to aid others with disabilities.
For more information: 01565655 ext. 2115

Projects

  • Reduce the Vulnerability of the Palestinian and Syrian Refugee Population in Lebanon, Especially Women and People with Specific Needs
    Reducing the vulnerability of the Palestinian and Syrian refugee population in Lebanon, with special attention to women and people with specific needs.
  • Enhancing the Situation and Living Conditions of Refugees with Disabilities in Beirut and Mount Lebanon
    UNHCR | Caritas| Offer on-the-Job training, and provision of paramedical services and technical aid for refugees with disabilities in Beirut and Mount Lebanon

Partners

Contact us

Jisr el Bacha Center

John Kennedy St, Jisr el Bacha, Sin el Fil,
PO.Box 16.5216, Beirut, Lebanon
Tel: 961.1.495561 Ext.1307
Fax: 961 1 512107

Quarantina Health Center

Tel: +961.76.188.293