The National Disability Right Network (NDRN) is the sponsor of Sunstorm Stories. In November, my son was honored to be included in their 2023 series. Since he is a nonspeaking person, I was asked to narrate a typical day in his life. This is a collaboration with Foundations for Divergent Minds, Seeded Ground, and the John Hopkins’ Disability Health Research Center. The NDRN is proud to release 10 new Sunstorm Stories! This project continues our efforts to prioritize the pandemic experiences of people of color with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. The stories are featured in short narrative videos and are reflective of Covid’s lingering impact on the disability community.These lived experiences highlight the critical need for more Black, Indigenous & other Leaders of Color with disabilities across all public health systems. Throughout the series, featured storytellers offer messages of solidarity while also urging medical professionals to meaningfully improve inclusion, enhance access and prevent discriminatory treatment.Check out the rest of the Sunstorm 2023 storytellers as they share their experiences, ideas, and recommendations for how we can collectively build a more equitable public healthcare system.
4 responses to “A Day in the Life of My Son, Tariq Naseef”
Contact Joshua D. Feder, M.D.
Thanks so much. Sharing it with more colleagues.
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I appreciate you, Josh, and glad to contribute to the community we belong to.
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ronoberleitner
Bob and Tariq, father and son, are simply extraordinary to give us a glimpse of Tariq’s daily life.Thank you both!
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Thank you, Ron! It has always been a gift to be in community with you!
