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Amazing success : Miracles happen when we never
expect them.
We advance another sparkling example about our
achievements . Ali Al Haj a new recruit in our center, He is 18 years old, He is the in the prime spring of his life.
He came here accompanied with his broken heart parents. He meant every thing to his distressed family. Those parents paid visits our center which opened new visions and real hope for them . Ali liked the touch on the computer keys.He showed great attachment to every part of the computer .He laughed and cried like a baby. Training Ali was much difficult than the other cases: He suffered
from complete illiteracy .surprisingly, Now ,Ali is able to form complete meaningful sentences .Also, he could have an access to the electronic library and read whatever books he likes. \Wow, what a great achievement and a new real life. We appeal to the concerned societies to tackle the special need cases …… He is no longer a "creature" to be pitied on .He is a real human
being with flashing dreams and kind spirits . The family plays a great role in this respect , let's join hands to install wings for these lively people so that they may hover in the skies of hope. Ali is now happily rejoined with his family and society\ . He is also hopeful to happily unite with a girl such one would make him Flutter with his new wings.
Our next story is
about Rami al Jundi A young musician in a local musical band. At the beginning, it is
well here to quote what "Edler " Says This is the case with Rami: Rami is a young man about 20 years handsome and cute. He is Blind. He had been having a terrible time with his family in
Damascus . He had a gloomy out look to life ,He used to smoke a lot
and he always spoke nervously . His heart had no tune. Once he made
a visit to our center ,things began to change differently. He had
some training courses on computer What does his trainers say about him? "Rami has shown amazing readiness to be interactive . He could use the computer " He could remarkably write and use the keys . The spirit of musician come back to him . He was able to use his fingers fast on the key board . He was aware
that there were few basic points It's clear that music has a kind of effect on his innate powers. We say all the best for our talented musician Rami al Jundi.
Yara Obiedo is another example for the series
of successes which never end.
She first came
shy and hesitant, the world was nothing to her but mere complete
darkness The SCHR center had another mission ;how to adapt the parents to our program and how they should handle their special need children .We provided them with our advice and guided them to contact us when it is necessary. It is well to mention here that Yara's other two sisters are going to face the same destiny ;they suffer from partial blindness.
Work team
leader, Nabil Eid , has adopted the
strategy that older disability cases convey their We are fully hopeful that the seeds we are growing will finally flourish and bloom in our community.
Our next special story is
about the two brothers Tamer & Laith
from Tears to Laughs
"Tamer and Laith " The Living Tragedy
Their birth and life had much agony and pain to their parents . They were born in succession totally blind. Their earliest case was a thunder bolt to fall upon their father's head .He was shocked and was on bring of an impending doom . Those two males meant every thing in life
to their family .The two boys had undergone a series of As distressed and depressed Tamer and
Laithe's mother a young woman who set an example to the other women
in patience , tact and understanding. She spent days and
nights caring for her young ones. She trained them and she lived the
details of their live . She overcome her sorrows and showed much
belief in God. Please, have a look to the inset picture with her
boys after they have done their Brill chart. - Psycho therapists. - Speech therapy. -
Trainers to develop sense ability Laith. - Speech computer program. - Specialists to prepare the mother for better handling their case … We had some hearing sessions with their parents . We briefed them about the case . We set a constant and optimistic plan , seemingly it worked well . Those two brothers had lots of training and The center is planning another future
treatment for them, as their success reflected positively on their We had other success with their cases. A volunteer musician joined our team to develop Laith's innate skills to play on musical instruments . Laith could play the flute and the lute and could compel our admiration and steal our tears. He can now play pieces of music. He attends to a music band , and he likes his work. Laith and Tamer are now continuing their
studies in a boarding school in Damascus. We appeal to the kind hearts all over the world to extend a hand of mercy and help to those boys who always say:
They dream of becoming computer specialists and musician. However, This Long – Way .
Marsh of training needs more support and a look of mercy. Have pity on them and be merciful so that God may have mercy upon you. Our next story is about Dr. Alma Al Muhammad, Melody of hope and love. Dr .Alma Al Muhammad
Tuning To Life, Melody of hope and love Dr. Alma's name has a synonym in Arabic .It means the beautiful
flourishing leafy tree.
Rola, She is a B.A of philosophy . She is currently studying theology and sharia'a. She is working as a teacher in the field of children rehabilitation for the Blind institution . Dr. Alma is always hopeful . She shows un relenting will to fight
darkness. A special Interview with Alma . A: When did this blindness case start ? B: At the age seven, I stopped to see well . Every thing was hazy and blurred -How did the oculist diagnose ? -A case resulting from measles . -Who helped you at firs? -My family a has reached me with a hand of help . I had great difficulty at school. But with patience and persistence, I could get my high school certificate . -Why did you visit the Center ? -Smiling – it is my destiny " you are a nice interviewer " joking. I wanted to meet you. Of course, I heard about the SCHR , and I was right they offered me all help. Their help aided me much to prepare my thesis. -How could you react to sounds? I receive the sounds calmly whether they are high or low , I can sense them through the air and the space . For example, I can have the feeling of an approaching car , My inner sight is keen: I can sense openness . I can feel open doors in my house. -What can you tell us about your memories? -Have you ever under gone love sensation ? Well .. sure . I have a volcano of hidden emotions. I feel as if I were flying in the sky . I feel crying with every song. The one I love is certainly handsome because he has a noble heart . I like every thing in the world even an Ant .. a Bee .They give me the meaning of life. once, I was communicating by tune and voice with a nightingale that perched near my balcony . -We were told that once you had been a Jockey … You like horse riding, don't you? -Yeah, that was a long time ago. Horses are genius –Arab horses I used to deal with them amiably and gently. I used to say hello to them . My father trained me and told me how to deal with them. - Dr. Alma . Do you like swimming ? - Yes , I love it. I like hugging the waves. I get back to child hood. Sitting near the sea helps me think deeply and consequently, I can have peace of mind. - Sorry to ask, but aren't you afraid of the sea waves? - No, no on the contrary, I feel as if they were playing with me. I can have a sensation when the waves are so strong that I dive under them. Another wave carries me safely to the shore. Man shouldn't and can't tame the sea, rather man should come in harmony with the sea. - How did you get your certificates? You know, I got my Baccalaureate in Damascus. Then I joined the
university Faculty of Arts. I joined the post graduate studies.
I did all the tests successfully. I had a course in French language
to enable me for my M. A degree. I got the M. A in 1996 . I had a lot
of suffering . I didn't have much help or facilities. My father ,
may his soul be blessed, had the kindest heart and helped me much.
After the death of my father I stayed one complete year unable to
continue my work, I lost my backing, my support. I hade no one
then. My mother was dead a long time ago. That was in Sep. 1989.
She was also benevolent . She offered me hand of help, and she
showed me great sympathy. She used to read for me in both English
and French . I owe her much to the great help she give me to continue my post graduate in Leon in French but I was short of money. I waited for scholarship but it was hopeless. Luck had another turn for me. I was overwhelmed with joy when Damascus university, the Dean and the vice Dean expressed their wish to support me. There for, I proceeded. The thesis was about Jalal Al Deen Roomi. He was an Islamic devoted poet. He had much philosophy in his poetry. I'd like to forward my thanks and appreciation to both the Iranian cultural consulate and the French institute for Arabic studies for the help they offered me to prepare my doctorate. ALMA AND COMPUTER
I had my first computer training in 1997 , Mr. Nabil Eid was the first to teach and train me on computer. He developed his own program "voice, dictionary" speech recognition. I proceeded to communicate with Nabil Eid again in the SCHR center. The center developed its activities then to cover all kinds of special need cases. The center has developed its own program. I am indebted to Ms. Lena A –Reffai and Dr. Sarab Atasi for her nice gift; a program that helped me to carry on my studies and to a group of French ladies. (The Society of French Ladies in Damascus and especially to Mrs. Viviane Glasman, Mrs. Catherine Sanagustin, Mrs. Lina Chamchikh and Mrs. Maha jedid). Who gave me a laptop on condition that I offer help to young special needs kids. Conclusion The long history of suffering from my case was an incentive for me
to stream into my surrounding. For me, the special need person is
someone who is endowed with special skills and abilities. It is
his/her
Our next story is about motor rehabilitation, The girl who loves the moon. (Noura Arslan ) "The girl who loves the moon" Noura is one of our motor – rehabilitation students Before noura come to our center she was kept in total indifference. Her
only solace was to listen some music. She had broken spirits. She
only had the chance to sit in front of her house and watch people.
She has an angelic voice and she is as pure as snow. Every one loves
her now, Noura has changed a lot. She is a current visitor to our
center She deals with people differently, She no lunges feels that
she is burden . She feels as if she were bird .She has had lots or
training on Now Noura is having certain thereby by our trainers and specialists on
rehabilitation. We have brought We say brave to the work team in the center piloted by Nabil Eid . All the best to our dearest child of hope. Noura Arslan.
Ali Al Jundi - 4 Years
only
He asked me if I can wait until he mailed a hospital
in Serilanka in order to bring ( Curnia ) and plant it, and then to
do the surgery again according to the result of planting the (
Currnia ) . they did the surgery successfully. The hospital told us
that after tow months . He can have the second surgery . We returned
to Syria and then we came I find some one help me or God sustains me in this matter.
Story Telling: My Second Home, Salamieh Telecentre
ICTs4D Rural women with Disabilities
That what
she expressed during the meeting. Days went on the time passed at the
same monotony and isolation, When Roza was twenty-one, her mother died.
(I became
parentless, a miserable orphan, I realized that my life came to an end).
One
morning dated 15-8-2006 Rosa for the first time came to Salamieh
Telecentre with her sister, and I received them. Her sister summarized
the circumstances of Roza life and asked me to find some solution and
help her to assist in ICTs?
- My
answer was " Yes, You can do that" and then and her hopes rose high. "
- "How can
I design this advertisement?. "how can I print it? look at this
presentation, that I made and I gave here more training examples. - "I was always put her practical examples to train and test and make her feel confident" I realized that she has improved in dealing with the computer and programs.
She
started prospects and aspirations out of the four walls of isolation
that had once captured her for along time. I came to realize that there was a kind of real change in the way she talks, she behaves , she could express her self. She was back to normal life. Nabil Eid ICT4D – Syria
Rama Al kasir - and
her championships, She defy her disabilities
Since She joined at
our centre she was activity girl in addition to championships sports.
- She got the honor and graduate certificate from first lady, "Asmaa Al Assad" for her participation in the session of the fifth regional Middle East and North Africa in 2007
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unfortunately, he has been suffering form severe visually impaired
case; that was reflected on his spirits and manners : He always
evaded meeting people, he often showed despair and hopelessness
, he was in bad terms with his community . In short, he was nearly a
hopeless case . How ever ; luck had his own role to play .
Arab Region for Blind.
our program.
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Ali could cop with the instructions and he was able to develop a
kind of visual memory that enabled him to convey his feelings .
Trainers were astonished by Ali's innate capacity to learn
new materials.
about disabilities: " inferiority complex drives an individual to
work under this feeling to increase his/he ability for production
and work".
and many programs .
that he could depend on when changing from a key to another . He
didn't have to remove his hand off the key board. He showed some
better points than his classmates. It’s well to point out that , he
doesn't have a private computer at home. He had his only learning at
our center .Rami is having a good family care which alleviates his
case . He is leading a good life , he is a musician as well.
.Basem AlYazaji anther blind trainee could offer remarkable help
to her. Yara was able to develop her own method in an amazingly
disturbing force ;Yara could make a link between the keys and the
pictures in her mind .Our volunteering specialists and
psychotherapists could alleviate her suffering and pains ;she is
showing an optimistic outlook to life .She wants to be a( DATA
PROCESSOR in the future "as she says" ) 
center offers some presents and gifts to those students on
celebrations and feasts. 
expertise to their classmates so that they can spread an
atmosphere of love and confidence among themselves. Yara has
successfully participated in the performance during the opening
ceremony to ICTDAR / ICTARB program. (Information and Communication
Development in Arab Region for Blind)
Tamer
and Laith are well – known brothers to the same family in Salamieh, Syria .
treatments, tests and operations. However, all that didn't work : They
were " a hopeless case " specially when Laith situation
went even
worse: he lost his hearing ability, he went deaf. It was impossible
for him
to understand and read .
hopes and expectations .We opened our hearts along with the center.
parents , case of fear and distress. The parents could smile and
dream of stable life.
H ala, a blind girl currently helping her sisters and taking care of
them.
computer programs . She could master certain programs. She likes
drawing's and singing. She always signs for us in the center She
participated in many T.V shows and program about special needs . She
was shown on Arabic channel. The center has discovered the beauty of
her enchanting voice .. She participated in many songs during the
performance day . She had the closed care of
her soul and spirits back to the realm of hope.
We
were waiting for the new born baby after three daughters . We were
very happy for the birth of "Ali" . No body notices that ( Ali )
doesn't notice the movement of things in front of him , Wwhich means
that light and dark are the same for him – We were very sad for that
. when I visited optical doctor . He examined the baby (Ali ) and
said that his sickness is called ( peter enomally ) and it is a
rare illness and it is even impossible to be cured now days . But we
should do an operation to the baby's eyes . I sent recommendation
letter to one of those commercial optical doctor and he is his
friend since university period as his mother was a minister in
previous government . When he read the recommendation letter he sent
us to a medical center to make a photo, before having an operation
for the eye to keep its shape in the future . He said that the left
eye is safe to start with it . He told how much does it
cost and he took money before he had done the operation and we
signed a paper that he is not responsible about the operation result
,The result was a tragedy because it became impossible to cure the
eye in the future , When we asked him , He said he was sorry that
the operation failed . I resumed my search to find an honest doctor
even to Lebanon .I mailed many counties Germany . France Russia ,
Spain , UK , and USA to get answer from Aga Khan hospital in
Karatchi in Pakistan, but they need to examine the child and then
decide what to do. I sent all the papers for his eye from Syria and
prepared my self to travel to Pakistan , When they examine the baby
, They asked me about the bad optical doctor who had done the
surgery .
back after two months but the doctor said he can't do the suitable
apparatus ( tools ), It is not suitable for children We mailed the
British Embassy to give us a visa to U.K .. I mailed a doctor his
name is "C.K. Patel" and he said we should have assume as insurance
for surgery and I should bring (Ali ) fast , When answer , I tried
to phone him later, but no answer, I knew he can't do unknown
results surgery . I mailed USA through sending medical papers and
photos through friends to opticians and they said that he can have a
surgery and the best results are to be able to eat , drink by
himself and he can see only big things and shapes .Because of
financial problems event to travel to USA
Rama
Al kasir young girl ,She suffered from many disabilities such as
learning disability, learning disorders and speech disorder. She fellow
with us on mental retardation programme with her colleagues at studies
centre for handicapped research (SCHR)
