Struggling With Disabilities, Being Blind and Becoming Muslim: Islam by Touch (USA)

Summary: Episode 139: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Guest: Yadira Thabatah. Join Dr Gina as she talks to Yadira Thabatah about her journey to Islam. This a touching story of struggle and joy, having to live as a blind person, getting married, having children and finding a new religion. About Yadira: Converted in 2004, almost 18 years ago Currently aged 38 Cultural background is Puerto Rican Grew up in New Jersey Currently lives in Texas Is the COO and cofounder of Islam By Touch Yadira is passionate about advocating for the rights of the blind community and the disabled community as a whole. She is particularly focused on trying to ensure that the blind community receives equity and has inclusion within the Muslim community. Yadira cofounded Islam By Touch which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making Islam accessible to the blind community. A few of the ways they do this is by providing the English translation of the Quran in braille. They have developed an app that has the English translation of the Quran and other books so that blind users may access the materials through screen readers. They provide support for the blind community by providing emotional support when needed, resources, and sponsoring community events. They also offer workshops to the Muslim community as a whole in order to educate on how to appropriately interact with and include the blind community. The organization is also involved in giving dawah to the blind community by offering dawah materials in accessible formats. Yadira is a creative person and loves to undertake different artistic projects. She received extensive vocal training and has been singing since the age of four. She enjoys swimming, reading, and writing and absolutely loves animals and although she hasn't been horseback riding in a while, thoroughly enjoys it. Yadira is also a homeschooling mother of four children. https://www.islambytouch.com/ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/islam-by-touch/id1436462869 About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.