Summary In this enlightening conversation, Feras Al-Moubayed shares his journey from being diagnosed as deaf at age 2 to becoming a passionate advocate for the deaf community. He discusses his educational experiences in the UK, the challenges he faced, and the importance of mindset in overcoming obstacles. Feras emphasizes the need for deaf awareness and education, particularly in the Middle East, and expresses hope for the future of deaf children in Syria. He also highlights the diversity of sign languages and the cultural significance of deaf identity.

Takeaways

✅ Feras was diagnosed as deaf at the age of two.

✅ He became the first deaf person to earn a degree at Liverpool John Moores University.

✅ Hamilton Lodge school in the UK played a crucial role in his education.

✅ Mindset is essential for overcoming challenges faced by deaf individuals.

✅ There are over 300 different sign languages worldwide.

✅ Feras aims to improve deaf education in Syria.

✅ He emphasizes the importance of teaching hearing children sign language.

✅ Cultural attitudes towards deafness vary significantly across regions.

✅ Feras's father was a significant influence in his life and education.

✅ There is a need for greater awareness and advocacy for the deaf community.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Firas Al Moubayed

02:43 Early Life and Challenges

06:04 Education Journey in the UK

09:43 Becoming the First Deaf Graduate

11:44 Family Dynamics and Support

13:12 The Impact of Fatherhood

15:04 Cultural Differences in Deaf Education

18:47 Sign Language Diversity

21:19 Awareness and Advocacy for the Deaf Community

24:34 Return to Syria and Challenges Faced

31:06 The Dream of a Deaf School in Syria34:55 Establishing Deaf Accessibility

38:10 Future Aspirations and Impact

39:54 A Journey Back to Syria

41:53 Hope for the Deaf Community

46:28 Building a Future for Deaf Education

48:38 Changing Perceptions of Syria

53:21 A Call to Action for Support

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