Determined

The World Is Changing But Must Become More Inclusive: Shani Dhanda's Story

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:21:11 GMT

In this episode of "Determined", Shani Dhanda shares her story of being an award-winning disability specialist, listed as one of the UK's most influential disabled people. Shani is a person living with short stature taking on the world at every opportunity and welcoming curiosity around disability inclusion to ensure all individuals with disabilities get the rights they deserve. Listen in to hear Shani discuss how society is adjusting to be more inclusive to people of determination, what still needs to change, how culture impacts perception of disabilities and what she loves about her disability.

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Parenting a Person with Determination: the Beauties, the Hardships & the Lessons

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 01:30:26 GMT

In this episode of "Determined", Heba Abueid shares her story of being a parent to a person with determination. Heba talks about the struggles she's had, what she's learned from the situation and the advice she'd give to other parents of children with disabilities. Heba believes that parents should always believe in their children's abilities, intellect and potential, while also maintaining a sense of self-identity and independence.

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Nada's Journey: Becoming the UAE's First Person of Determination Nurse

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 01:30:36 GMT

In this episode of "Determined," the first-ever podcast in the UAE dedicated to showcasing the stories of people of determination, we meet Nada, a woman who has overcome challenges and defied expectations. Nada, who has a physical disability caused by a genetic disease, shares her journey of discovering her disability during her university studies and how it turned her life upside down. Despite the challenges, Nada pursued her passion for nursing and became the first person of determination nurse in the UAE. Tune in to hear Nada's inspiring story of resilience and determination.

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Determined Trailer

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 07:46:39 GMT

Welcome to Determined, UAE’s 1st podcast, hosted by people of determination brought to you by ECHO and ImInclusive. Determined nurtures the growth of talented podcast hosts with disabilities and shines a light on some of the world’s most brilliant minds who choose to turn obstacles into assets, redefining what it means to be unstoppable.

This podcast is powered by ECHO, an ecosystem of thought leaders looking to create a positive impact on the world, in partnership with ImInclusive, a disability-inclusive employment movement creating opportunities for talent and determination across GCC.

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