Danya Abdullah AbdelFatah Atiya

An adjunct faculty member at Al-Quds Open University, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Dania holds a master’s degree in Special Education from Palestine. She has held various positions, including Special Education Specialist at the Palestinian Red Crescent Society. Dania has participated in scientific and international conferences and published several research papers in international peer-reviewed journals. She has engaged in numerous volunteer activities benefiting individuals with special needs, particularly children with autism and Down syndrome. Dania has completed several courses, including sign language, Braille language, speech and language therapy, and speech therapy specialist preparation. She has been awarded the title of Global Women’s Empowerment Ambassador through participation in the Women’s Empowerment Program sponsored by Amideast Ramallah, the US Consulate General in Jerusalem, Legis International, and the Best Women’s Empowerment Project Proposal Award in Palestine. Her project focuses on empowering women in politics and preparing them for presidency. Dania is highly interested in the development of the field of Special Education.