1. The terms and expressions defined in Article (One) of the Regulation for Social and Professional Programs for People with Disabilities, issued by Council of Ministers Decision No. (691) dated 8/17/1445 AH, shall retain the same meanings specified for them in the Regulation wherever they appear in these rules, unless the context Indicates otherwise.

2. The following terms and expressions, wherever they appear in these rules, shall have the meanings indicated opposite them unless the context requires otherwise:

Rules: Implementing Rules of the Regulation for Social and Professional Programs for People with Disabilities.

Under-secretary: Under-secretary for Rehabilitation and Social Guidance.

Technical department: General Department for Supporting and Empowering People with Disabilities at the Ministry.

Committee: Central Committee for Admission to the Ministry.

Academic qualification: It is the academic degree obtained by the person with a disability.

Guide: A guide (or more) of the detailed requirements and procedures, issued to implement the provisions of the rules, pursuant to Article (Twenty-Two).

To issue a certificate of suitability for a Professional program based on the type and severity of disabilities, the program must meet the following requirements:

1. The professional program must be accredited by the competent governmental authority in the program’s relevant field.

2. The program must include training in theoretical and practical aspects.

3. The program duration must not be less than (six) months and no more than 3 years.

4. The program must be aligned with labor market needs or contribute to the rehabilitation of people with disabilities, enabling them to attain financial independence.

5. The specific category of people with disabilities targeted by the program, along with the appropriate facilitating arrangements for each category, must be clearly identified.

6. The Standards for successfully completing the program, whether based on a required success rate or a specific number of training hours, must be defined.

7. The program must be conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

8. The training facility providing the program, must ensure comprehensive access for people with disabilities.

9. The facility providing the program must obtain a suitability certification from the Ministry’s Labor Sector.

The Human Resources Development Fund shall implement professional programs -through its strategic partnerships – upon approval of their suitability by the Ministry.

Certificates of completion of professional programs shall be issued with the endorsement of the competent governmental authority that accredits the program.

Firstly: In order to accredit a social program – as specified in Article (Ten) of the Regulation - the following requirements must be met:

1. Meet the specific requirements for social programs based on their type, as stated in the guide.

2. Provide a detailed description of the technical personnel required to deliver the program.

3. Include a detailed description of the program content.

4. Clarify the means and devices associated with the program’s delivery.

5. Clearly Identify the category of people with disabilities targeted by the program, along with the appropriate facilitating arrangements for each category.

6. Include a detailed description of the methodology for follow-up and measuring the progress of beneficiaries.

7. Clarify the Standards for completing the program, whether based on a success rate or completion of an individual training plan.

8. The program must be provided within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Secondly: The Technical Department shall issue the Social Programs Accreditation Certificate.

Thirdly: The guide shall outline the mechanism for accrediting, developing and supervising social programs.

1. The guide shall specify the detailed controls for implementing housing services within the housing program for people with disabilities in government facilities including the necessary administrative, technical and operational requirements, in accordance with paragraph (1) of Article (Eleven) of the regulation, and shall include the following: Policies concerning the organizational structure, staffing, qualifications and training.

b- Policies related to engagement with beneficiaries and their families.

c- A plan for implementing training materials directed at beneficiaries and their families.

d- A detailed operational plan.

e- A risk management and business continuity plan.

f- information concerning vacations and family visits during the program’s duration, including the types of visits, frequency, rights of beneficiaries and families, and official vacations periods.

2. The Technical Department shall approve the detailed operational plan specified in subparagraph (d) of paragraph (1) of this Article, and shall renew it annually.