Connect with Qais
Welcome to ‘Connect with Qais’, a podcast where we explore the often-overlooked challenges and exciting possibilities of living with hearing loss.
Qais has presented at the United Nations, WHO, and House of Commons sharing his life experiences his advocacy work about hearing loss and deafness.
Qais shares his personal journey while inviting guests to explore the challenges and triumphs faced by the deaf and hard of hearing community. From revealing the impact on careers, relationships, and mental health to discussing cutting edge hearing technologies, each episode aims to foster inclusivity and raise awareness.
Connect with Qais
Breaking Barriers in Uganda | Connect with Elaine Mukaaya
Elaine Mukaaya is a Ugandan 17-year-old girl who was diagnosed with severe hearing loss at an early age. She is the first child to wear bilateral cochlear implants in Uganda. In 2017, Elaine and her dad attended the World Health Organisation to raise awareness about the need to improve hearing health worldwide. In this episode, we’ll be talking about Elaine’s experience at the WHO and the challenges faced by people with hearing loss in Uganda.
Connect with Qais
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