A Model for a More Inclusive Ummah: Founder of Minnesota Deaf Muslim Community Shares Story of Resilience

from Daraja: Stairway to Your Higher Self · host Daraja

When meningitis left Valerie Shirley’s son deaf at 5 months old, she learned sign language, eventually became an ASL teacher, and co-founded the Minnesota Deaf Muslim Community (MDMC). In this episode, Sr. Valerie shares her journey of developing MDMC, aspirations for the future, as well as advice for how to make your community more inclusive. LinkedIn: Valarie Shirley Website: MDMC

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