People of Determination Services

What People of Determination Services does

People of Determination Services (PoDS) is a Dubai-based disability inclusion services company founded in 2016 as an initiative of Dubai Police Academy under the 'Towards a Better Society' project. Operating from the Dubai Police Academy on Umm Suqeim Road, the company delivers a multi-line portfolio that includes professional training courses (Awareness, Advanced, Champion, and Train-the-Trainer, approved by City and Guilds and delivered in Arabic and English), full access auditing services against the Dubai Universal Design Code, business consultancy on inclusion strategy and recruitment, and the resale or in-house development of specialized accessibility equipment such as evacuation chairs, smoke hoods, induction loops, braille signage, and the forthcoming KarryMii evacuation aid.

Its core technology asset is ACCESS4Mii™, a proprietary software platform for managing accessibility audits and aggregating property-portfolio and city-level accessibility data, which differentiates its auditing practice from manual competitors. Revenue is generated primarily through bespoke professional-services engagements — including multi-year contracts for training, auditing, and consultancy — alongside lower-margin hardware sales of third-party and in-house accessibility products. The go-to-market is a B2B consultative sales motion targeting UAE government bodies, private-sector organizations, schools and universities (with a dedicated education practice aligned to KHDA's 2017 Inclusive Education Directives), and hospitality operators, with services delivered on-site at client locations, at the Dubai Police Academy, or online. No AI/ML capabilities, funding history, or revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

People of Determination Services

Legal name

People of Determination Services

Website

https://peopleofdeterminationservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

People of Determination Services is a Dubai-based disability inclusion consultancy that delivers City and Guilds-approved training, ACCESS4Mii™ access auditing, inclusion strategy, and accessibility equipment to UAE government bodies, private-sector firms, and schools aligned with KHDA mandates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Educational Support Services (611710), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

School Accessibility Audits & ADA/IDEA Compliance Consulting (Transportation & Access) (EDAKAOAK), Academic Accommodations & Access Planning (ADA/504) (EDALAGAA), Accessibility, Accommodations & Assistive Services (EDALAFAN)

Keywords

• Disability inclusion services
• Accessibility auditing
• Evacuation equipment supply
• Inclusive education consulting
• Accessibility compliance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Training Services: Awareness, advanced, champion, and train-the-trainer courses delivered at Dubai Police Academy or client locations. City and Guilds approved certification. Courses in English and Arabic customized to business sectors.
2. Access Auditing: Full access auditing services ensuring Dubai Universal Design Code compliance with detailed reports, solutions, and recommendations for barrier-free environments.
3. Consultancy: Business consultancy including strategy development, policy creation, recruitment and employment support, and bespoke projects for disability inclusion.
4. Equipment and Products: Sale of accessibility equipment including evacuation chairs, smoke hoods, induction loops, braille signage, and specialized aids for people of determination.
5. Education Support Services: Comprehensive support services for the education sector including training for school staff, classroom environment audits, and strategic planning for inclusive education compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

People of Determination Services provides disability inclusion and accessibility services across the UAE, including access auditing using its proprietary ACCESS4Mii™ software, awareness and compliance training, business and education consultancy, and supply of accessibility equipment (evacuation chairs, smoke hoods, induction loops, hearing systems, fire alert systems, braille signage). The company supports government bodies, schools, and private sector organizations in becoming more inclusive of people of determination (people with disabilities).

Product overview

People of Determination Services offers a comprehensive suite of products and services designed to support the inclusion of people of determination into society. The company operates a multi-product portfolio consisting of their proprietary ACCESS4Mii auditing software platform, specialized equipment products (hearing loops, evacuation chairs, smoke hoods, braille signage), and professional services (training, access auditing, education solutions, and business consultancy). The offering is structured around a consultative approach, combining their own software tools with curated third-party equipment and expert advisory services to deliver end-to-end accessibility solutions primarily for organizations in the UAE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Access Auditing Services End-to-end accessibility audits of buildings, facilities, and services for organizations across the UAE, conducted using the proprietary ACCESS4Mii™ auditing software to assess compliance with disability inclusion standards.
• Disability Inclusion Training Services Structured training programs including awareness sessions, advanced training, disability champion courses, and train-the-trainer programs designed to build disability inclusion capability within client organizations.
• Business Consultancy Services Strategic consultancy for businesses seeking to develop or improve their disability inclusion programs, including policy development, workplace accommodation, and inclusion strategy.
• Education Support Services Specialized support for schools and educational institutions to enable inclusive education for students of determination, including training for teachers and tailored inclusion programs.
• Evacuation Chairs Supply of emergency evacuation chairs designed to assist people with mobility impairments during building evacuations.
• Escape Smoke Hoods Emergency escape smoke hoods supplied as part of the company's accessibility and safety equipment range.
• Induction Loops Hearing loop systems installed to assist hearing-aid users in venues and facilities, supporting auditory accessibility.
• KTP Portable Assisted Hearing System Portable assisted hearing system supplied to organizations to support people with hearing impairments in meeting rooms and public spaces.
• FIRE SMS Alert System Fire SMS alert system designed to notify people with hearing impairments during emergency situations.
• KTP Long-Range Wireless Pull Cord Alarm System Long-range wireless pull cord alarm system for accessibility and safety applications in facilities.
• Braille Signage Braille signage products supplied to organizations to support wayfinding and information access for visually impaired people.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of audits conducted for schools, universities and youth/play centres around the world

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dubai Police AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Dubai Police Academy established the 'Towards a Better Society' project in 2016, which evolved into People of Determination Services. The Academy serves as the founding institution and continues to host the organization's facilities.
• KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKHDA released the Directives and Guidelines for Inclusive Education in 2017, which People of Determination Services uses as the framework for their education sector support services. PoDS helps schools comply with these mandates.
• International ExpertscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServices developed with input from both international and local experts across all sectors, ensuring global best practices with local relevance.
• KTP (Portable Hearing Systems)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKTP provides portable assisted hearing systems and induction loop products that People of Determination Services uses and recommends for clients with hearing impairments.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• WSP: Global professional services firm providing accessibility consulting, inclusive design, and code-compliance advisory across buildings, transport, and urban planning. Competes with PoDS for the same kind of public-sector and developer-led accessibility mandates, but at multinational scale.
• Buro Happold: International engineering consultancy with built-environment accessibility, inclusive design, and Universal Design advisory offerings for schools, transport, and public realm. Similar consultative B2B model to PoDS, addressing disability inclusion compliance for large institutions, but with global delivery capacity.
• AtkinsRéalis: Engineering and project management consultancy (formerly Atkins/SNC-Lavalin) with accessibility and inclusive design capabilities embedded in major infrastructure, education, and government projects. Comparable to PoDS in delivering access auditing and inclusion advisory, though as part of a much wider portfolio.
• Mott MacDonald: Global engineering, management, and development consultancy with an established accessibility and inclusive environments practice that delivers Universal Design-equivalent audits, advisory, and policy work for public and private clients. Comparable to PoDS in service mix (auditing, advisory, training), but operates at much larger scale across multiple geographies.

Emerging players

• EazySAFE: UAE-based EHS (environment, health, and safety) training and compliance provider delivering corporate workforce training. Comparable to PoDS in B2B workplace compliance training delivered in the UAE, but focused on general EHS rather than disability inclusion.

Direct peers

• Rick Hansen Foundation: Canadian organization that operates the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC), a recognized building-accessibility rating and training program. Highly comparable to PoDS's combination of certified training, property-portfolio accessibility rating, and inclusion advisory, but serves North America.
• Center for Universal Design: US-based research and training organization that promotes Universal Design principles and delivers accessibility training and consultancy. Comparable to PoDS in combining training, consultancy, and Universal Design promotion for institutional buyers.
• Inclusion Solutions: UK-based supplier and trainer specializing in disability products, signage, and accessibility training for businesses and public bodies. Closely comparable to PoDS's equipment catalog plus disability-awareness training offering for the private sector.

Regional players

• Mada Center: Qatari nonprofit center for assistive technology and accessibility that advises on policy, builds digital accessibility tools, and supports inclusive education and employment. Directly comparable to PoDS in mission and service mix (policy, training, tech, employment), but anchored to Qatar rather than the UAE.
• SEDR (Human Capability Development): Saudi government entity under the Human Capability Development Program that supports persons with disabilities through employment, training, and inclusion initiatives. Comparable regional mandate to PoDS, with analogous focus on disability employment and inclusion policy, but operating in Saudi Arabia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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