Presentation Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2019

This webinar begins with a summary of how Islamic theology and law inform Muslim perspectives on people with disabilities. It also presents a brief overview (accompanied with pictures and video clips) of the current state of disability awareness and accommodation within American Muslim communities, including the efforts, successes and challenges of the networks and organizations working to provide support.

Presenters: Suheil Laher, Ph.D., Academic Director, Fawakih, and Joohi Tahir, Executive Director and Co-Founder of MUHSEN: Muslims Understanding & Helping Special Education Needs. Bill Gaventa, Moderator.