Monthly Meetings for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Monthly Meetings for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Based on my personal experiences and the findings from my Honours research, I decided I wanted to do something to raise awareness and promote inclusion for other people like myself. That is why I started organised and running monthly meetings and gatherings for...

Ramadan Iftar 2016

I was blessed to join Muslim Deaf Association Sydney and other women with hearing loss, for a Ramadan Iftar Dinner. We also had a sign language interpreter attend! Yay for accessibility and inclusion! Today, UMA Sisterhood hosted their annual iftar and what a...
Islamic Classes in Auslan

Islamic Classes in Auslan

I attended Islamic classes offered in Auslan sign language by the Muslim Deaf Association Sydney.  I made observations for my honours research as well as reflections on my own life and accessible for Deaf and hard of hearing people to access their religion...

Progress?

I had another check up last week. Making the 40 mins drive to Gladesville was more challenging than usual. For some reason the GPS even took me through the city and made me late to my appointment. A moment of weakness hit me. A moment of loneliness. The yearning...

6 Months

July 28, 2015 This was my first Eid with the cochlear implant. It didn’t hit me until I went to the annual Eid festival. Usually there’s lots of stalls, food, fairy floss and plenty of activities and rides. I always look forward going there with my friends...