The Authority of People with Disability (APD) and "The Stock" company collaborated to establish a photo library of individuals with disabilities on their platform (thestock.sa). This collaboration took place in conjunction with the Purple Saturday initiative, which is in its fourth year. It is worth noting that “The Stock” is a Saudi platform that allows innovators, professionals, and business owners to utilize visual content that enhances the aesthetics of their ideas while also reflecting Saudi culture.
The purpose of this collaboration is to publish pictures that portray disability in a positive light. Such pictures will then be utilized by editors and content creators in local digital advertisements and publications, either as entities or individuals.
A number of individuals with disabilities,
both males and females, of different ages and disability types
(visible and hidden), participated in the process of photographing
and establishing the library.
The
Authority of People with Disability strives to foster the engagement
of individuals with disabilities in a variety of media and ensure
their full participation and integration into society. In order to
establish an inclusive and harmonious society, the APD also endeavors
to enhance the quality of services provided to individuals with
disabilities and to increase awareness and education in the field of
disability.