Over 8,000 Individuals Enroll in Oman’s Rehabilitation Centers for People with Disabilities

Muscat: Over 8,941 individuals have enrolled in various rehabilitation centers and units dedicated to people with disabilities across Oman for the 2025/2026 rehabilitation year. These centers, spanning government, private, and civil sectors, are geared up to deliver advanced rehabilitation services and programs designed to empower and integrate beneficiaries into society.

According to Oman News Agency, the distribution of enrollees includes 3,586 in government rehabilitation centers and units, 4,756 in private centers, and 599 in civil centers. Oman’s rehabilitation infrastructure consists of 126 centers, which include 43 government-run centers and units such as Al Wafa Rehabilitation Centers for People with Disabilities, the National Autism Center in Muscat Governorate, the Early Intervention Center, and others focused on intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, and vocational training. These are complemented by 72 private centers and 11 civil centers.

A workforce of 1,417 technical specialists is dedicated to the rehabilitation of people with disabilities across Oman. This includes 406 specialists in government centers, 928 in private centers, and 83 in civil centers. These professionals offer a wide range of services and programs encompassing special education, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychological and behavioral rehabilitation, hydrotherapy, and activities such as workshops, training, sports, arts, and family counseling.