Deaf Muslims of Canada

Interpretation / Translation


Description

Makes Islamic resources fully accessible to the Deaf through a variety of services including:

  • raising awareness in the community regarding the challenges faced by the Deaf
  • approaching organizers to make their events accessible to the Deaf
  • arranging for interpreters to be present at local mosques for the translation of sermons and prayers
  • arranging for interpreters to be present at festivities (e.g. Eid, Ramadan, Holy night celebrations) as well as Islamic workshops, conferences, and conventions
  • setting up Islamic classes with interpreter services - the curriculum addressing the knowledge level of a Deaf audience
  • training interpreters on Islamic terms and signs so that they are able to interpret in an Islamic setting and context
  • interpreting the Quran into ASL
Eligibility
No restrictions
Application Process

Email for more information

Web Site
deafmuslims.ca
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
2153 Donald Rd
Burlington, ON, L7M 3R5
Canada
Languages
American Sign Language (ASL); English
Contact
Rana Hamby, Program Development & Service Delivery Manager
Email: [email protected]
Fees
None
Topic(s)
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Agency Information
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Copyright
Halton Information Providers
Last Verified On
April 2, 2025
Location
Burlington
Accessibility
Not Applicable - Mailing address
Hours of Operation

Hours not specified

Service Area(s)
Ontario