An overview of the Prince Salman Center for Disability Research scientific outcomes

The Prince Salman Center for Disability Research (PSCDR) was established to address the needs of persons living with disabilities. In addressing those needs, the PSCDR has set its goal as the promotion, conduct, and support of scientific research and the application of new knowledge to the benefit of persons with disabilities and their families. The mission of PSCDR is to prevent disabilities and improve the quality of life of the disabled. To accomplish its mission, PSCDR developed strategies, initiatives, and programs that effectively address many of the common problems facing the disabled community. By focusing on activities that promote an “enabling” environment, PSCDR believes that persons living with disabilities will be able participate fully in society. To guide its work, PSCDR is committed to adhering to the following core values: • Pursuing knowledge that benefits mankind; • Team-building and the sharing of knowledge and resources; • Promoting a culture of integrity, professionalism, and compassion. The PSCDR carries out and supports various research programs and projects aiming to enhance services provided to people with disability and to provide suitable environments to facilitate their access to utilities, services, communications, interaction, and participation so that the person with disability is an efficient member of society. Attaining these goals entails integrated work and launching local, regional, and international partnerships so that they have a positive effect, and to be a science benefiting people. This article highlights the scientific achievements of the PSCDR throughout the past 20 years.