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How I make and take video calls as a deaf person?

March 25, 2020 By Ahmed Khalifa

Image for blog post with title: 'How I Make & Take Video Calls as a Deaf/Hard of Hearing Person? - Learn how I adapt and handle video calls for work and personal use, even though I'm not able to hear everything'

Video calls are on the rise. With more people working from home, remote working (or living in isolation because of a global pandemic) and with so many tools available to help us, more and more people are making use of video calls even for personal use too. But what about for someone like me who […]

Why equal access to content is critical during national & global emergencies

March 19, 2020 By Ahmed Khalifa

Image for blog post with title: 'Why Equal Access to Content is Critical During National & Global Emergencies - During those life-threatening moments, d/deaf and hard of hearing people are often left out of important information

At a time of recording, there is a global pandemic with coronavirus affecting the entire world. But with so much important to follow, it’s so important to make sure that there is equal access to those content for those who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing.

At this moment in time, it’s more important than ever to make sure there is equal access to those content. It will not just protect those who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing, but also those around them too, as I explain in this podcast.

Learn why equal access to content is crucial here

The more we fight each other, the more the barriers will grow

March 11, 2020 By Ahmed Khalifa

Image for post with title: 'The More We Fight Each Other, the More The Barriers Will Grow - Instead of focusing our energy on being "right", we should try to work together to reduce barriers'

Recently, I’ve noticed that there are some d/Deaf and hard of hearing people who are more focused on arguing and being “right” against others who are also d/Deaf and hard of hearing.

But focusing our energy on going against each other will do nothing to the barriers that exist in our lives. If anything, they will remain or even continue to grow.

Learn more on the danger of fighting over working together

Funny deaf jokes that (might) make you laugh

March 4, 2020 By Ahmed Khalifa

Image for blog post with title: "Funny Deaf Jokes That (Might) Make You Laugh - A List of Short, Sweet & Innocent Jokes relating to deafness, sign languages & hearing aids"

Sometimes, we should just laugh and make fun of ourselves. That’s why I thought of sharing a few deaf jokes that I spotted online that made me laugh.

So I share a few short, sweet and innocent jokes relating to deafness, sign language and hearing aids. If you know any more, feel free to share them with me.

Check out some deaf jokes here

“Dear taxi drivers…” – from a deaf passenger

February 19, 2020 By Ahmed Khalifa

Post image for blog with title written: ""Dear Taxi Drivers..." - From a Deaf/Hard of Hearing Passenger"

As part of my message to taxi drivers and companies, I want to share my own experience (and for others) on how, by working together, the driver and passengers can have a smoother process.

Because if taxi drivers can be deaf aware of what to do when they have deaf/hard of hearing passengers, it will avoid all sorts of awkwardness, complications and miscommunications.

And the process of getting from A to B will be a smoother one for everyone involved.

Learn more on what taxi companies can do for deaf/hard of hearing passengers

How “Inspiration Porn” can affect deaf people?

February 12, 2020 By Ahmed Khalifa

Blog post image with title: 'How "Inspiration Porn" Can Affect Deaf People? - Learn how certain "inspiring" content at the expense of deaf people can be damaging in the long-term.'

If you are not familiar with “inspiration porn”, you are bound to have come across them in your life. But they can be detrimental to d/Deaf and hard of hearing people.

Originally coined by Stella Young at a TEDx talk, “inspiration porn” has become a very common used when disabled people are being used as a source of inspiration for doing everyday tasks like getting of the bed and going on public transport.

And for d/Deaf people, we are not exempt from that either, and below will explain why.

Learn about “inspiration porn” and the problems they can cause

Should hearing people create signed videos of themselves signing?

February 5, 2020 By Ahmed Khalifa

Post image with title: 'Should Hearing people create videos of themselves signing? - If social media are raising awareness of sign language, is it good that it's by hearing people?'

With more videos of signd videos on social media than ever before, it has helped to spread awareness and the beauty of sign language.

But with more hearing people creating signed videos too, is this a positive thing or is there a dark side to it?

Find out here on whether hearing people should create signed videos

How I meditate as a deaf/hard of hearing person?

January 28, 2020 By Ahmed Khalifa

Post image with title 'MEditating as a Deaf/Hard of hearing Person - A brief insight on how I meditate despite challenges using guided meditation apps'

Some people might assume that it’s impossible for d/Deaf and hard of hearing people to meditate (perhaps more accurately, guided meditation).

Even though there are obvious challenges when it comes to using guided meditation (such as whether it’s possible or not to hear or understand what the audio voice is saying), I have managed to find a system that suits me.

Find out how I meditate here

‘El Deafo’ by Cece Bell – A fun graphic novel of a child wearing hearing aids at school

January 22, 2020 By Ahmed Khalifa

Post image with title: ''El Deafo' by Cece Bell - Book review: a fun graphic novel about a young girl (or rabbit?) who has to wear hearing aids and make friends at school'

If you are looking for a fun graphic novel where the main character is deaf and it is suitable for all ages, ‘El Deafo’ is a book that you must pick up.

I have decided to review this novel after finishing it recently and you can read more about it below.

Check out the ‘El Deafo’ book review here

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