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Scarborough’s First Faith-Centered Residence for Muslims with Disabilities

Scarborough’s First Faith-Centered Residence for Muslims with Disabilities

The Scarborough project is inspired by the late Rafia Haniff-Cleofas, a co-founder of DEEN and a pioneer in Canada’s disability rights movement. Her final dream before passing in late 2025 was to see this home built in Scarborough.

Rabia Khedr receives Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Award

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Rabia Khedr receives Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Award

On the 60th anniversary of the enactment of Ontario’s Human Rights Code, in a YouTube premiere, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) presented the first-ever Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Awards, and honoured four recipients who have each made significant contributions to advance human rights in Ontario and beyond.

‘Allah did not leave us behind’ - message to Conference on Disability and Islam

‘Allah did not leave us behind’ - message to Conference on Disability and Islam

“Allah did not leave us behind - He is giving everyone the chance to fulfil Amanah towards us,” was the message delivered by Sa’diyya Nesar, Hong Kong based disability advocate, to the 2nd Annual Global Conference on Disability and Islam held online on Saturday, September 25th. The conference themed

Dirty Socks or Wheelchairs, What Belongs in the Mosque?

Dirty Socks or Wheelchairs, What Belongs in the Mosque?

By Rabia Khedr CEO DEEN Support Services [Disability Empowerment Equaality Network] [http://www.deensupportservices.ca] It is 2018, 25 years after Rafia founded ERDCO (Ethno-Racial People with Disabilities Coalition of Ontario), an organization dedicated to addressing barriers faced by racialized people with disabilities. In March, in the week in which

Police investigate 'hate-motivated' incidents at Mississauga Mosques

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Police investigate 'hate-motivated' incidents at Mississauga Mosques

Peel police are investigating incidents at Mississauga area mosques as possibly “hate-motivated.” Peel community leaders and elected representatives held a press conference this afternoon to condemn the recent actions of a known Islamophobe who recently went to three local area mosques to rip up copies of the Quran and make

Celebrating volunteerism in the Muslim community

Celebrating volunteerism in the Muslim community

CivicMuslims [http://www.civicmuslims.ca/] celebrated their 5th anniversary at a luncheon in Toronto on Sunday, December 3 with a major announcement about the future of the non-profit organization. “Today, we are announcing that CivicMuslims will become Canada’s first Muslim Volunteer Centre,” Mohamed Awad, founder of CivicMuslims [https://twitter.

International Day of Disabled Persons across the Greater Toronto Area

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International Day of Disabled Persons across the Greater Toronto Area

DEEN Support Services commemorated the International Day of Disabled Persons across the Greater Toronto Area on Sunday, holding events in Mississauga and Scarborough. DEEN Support Services’ mission is to advance community inclusion by offering culturally and spiritually relevant services for families and individuals living with disabilities. The annual observance of

Canadian Muslims Commemorate International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Canadian Muslims Commemorate International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Canadian Muslims commemorated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Saturday, December 3 at a breakfast gathering at the Braeben Golf Club in Mississauga. “There are at least 150,000 Muslims with disabilities in Canada alone,” Rabia Khedr, Executive director, CAM-D – Canadian Association of Muslims with Disabilities, told the

Rabia Khedr appointed to Ontario Human Rights Commission

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Rabia Khedr appointed to Ontario Human Rights Commission

Rabia Khedr, the founder of the Canadian Association of Muslims with Disabilities (CAM-D) and a community activist, has been appointed a commissioner on the Ontario Human Rights Commission. Ontario announced the appointment of five new part-time commissioners to the Ontario Human Rights Commission [http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en] last

The Intersection of Race and Mental Health

The Intersection of Race and Mental Health

By Rabia Khedr Instead of don’t shoot, we have to now also say, “don’t beat me.” What a difficult week it was for us, law-abiding Canadians who respect our women and men in uniform. As we watch the events unfold south of the border, we say confidently, “this

Iftar Fundraiser for Muneeba Centre set for June 24

Iftar Fundraiser for Muneeba Centre set for June 24

DEEN Support Services is holding an Iftar Dinner and fundraiser for the Muneeba Centre on Friday, June 24 in Scarborough. The Muneeba Centre, a facility that will offer support programs and respite services for people with disabilities, was officially opened on Saturday, May 14 in Mississauga. “Our community is extremely

Muneeba Centre opens in Mississauga

Muneeba Centre opens in Mississauga

The Muneeba Centre, a facility that will offer support programs and respite services for people with disabilities, was officially opened on Saturday in Mississauga. The Centre, located at 1486 Southdown Road in Mississauga, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house to mark the occasion. In attendance were community leaders and

Rabia Khedr slams PM for ‘niqab rooted in culture that is anti-women’ remarks

Rabia Khedr slams PM for ‘niqab rooted in culture that is anti-women’ remarks

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/rabia-khedr-slams-pm-for-niqab-rooted-in-culture-that-is-anti-women-remarks/rabia-khedr2/] (March 11, 2015) – Rabia Khedr of the Federation of Muslim Women [http://fmw.org/] is criticizing Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s remarks in the House of Commons that ‘niqabs come from a culture that is anti-women.’ “I am hurt as a

Canada Xmas, time for Muslim sharing

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Canada Xmas, time for Muslim sharing

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canada-xmas-time-for-muslim-sharing/img_9941-jpg/] (December 23, 2014) – Canada’s Muslims are using their time off during the Christmas holiday season for family gatherings, community programs and to volunteer with charities. “The Christmas holidays are a time when Canadians of all backgrounds and religions have

Muneeba Centre gains support in Scarborough

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Muneeba Centre gains support in Scarborough

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/muneeba-centre-gains-support-in-scarborough/camd5/] (June 13, 2014) – The Muneeba Centre will offer support programs and respite services for people with disabilities a fund raising dinner in Scarborough was told on June 7. The fund-raiser was organized by the Canadian Association for Muslims with Disabilities (CAM-D)

Groundbreaking Muslim Philanthropy Conference in Ottawa

Groundbreaking Muslim Philanthropy Conference in Ottawa

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/groundbreaking-muslim-philanthropy-conference-in-ottawa/afp-ottawa-3/] Next Gen Panelists Rasha Al-Katta (WaterCan); Leen Al Zaibak (Jusoor); Washim Ahmed (Human Concern International); and Obaid Ahmed (UmmahHub)(June 9, 2014) – A Muslim Philanthropy Forum, part of a groundbreaking series focused on understanding the philanthropic traditions and interests of diverse

Muslim Philanthropy Forum June 3 in Ottawa

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Muslim Philanthropy Forum June 3 in Ottawa

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/muslim-philanthropy-forum-june-3-in-ottawa/dawn_at_ottawas_parliament_hill/] (May 22, 2014) – A Muslim Philanthropy will be held in Ottawa on June 3. The forum is part of the Inclusive Giving Project launched in 2012 by the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada. This ground-breaking series focuses

Muneeba Centre launched in Mississauga

Muneeba Centre launched in Mississauga

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/muneeba-centre-launched-in-mississauga/deensupportservices/] (December 20, 2013) – A new centre has been launched in the Greater Toronto Area to offer Muslims with disabilities culturally and spiritually sensitive respite, residential and peer support programs. The Canadian Association of Muslims with Disabilities (CAM-D [http://camd.ca/]) introduced

Hajj Journey: Reflections of a Woman who is Blind

Hajj Journey: Reflections of a Woman who is Blind

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/hajj-journey-reflections-of-a-woman-who-is-blind/hajj-pictures-130/] By Rabia Khedr I cannot believe that this time last year we were preparing for our ultimate trip. My husband, Hossam, and I embarked on a journey of a lifetime, Hajj. Although we had just done Umrah the summer of 2011,

Let's Support Our Youth

Let's Support Our Youth

By Rabia Khedr Last weekend, I attended the Dawanet [http://www.dawanet.ca/dawanet/] Iftar (fast breaking event) at the ISNA Mosque in Mississauga with my husband and four children. Our 9 year-old daughter was a part of a group of students at Understanding Islam Academy [http://www.uia.ca/

CAM-D celebrates big and honors champions at Annual Gala

Imam Zaid Shakir(March 14, 2011) – North American Muslims have fallen short in addressing disability issues in their communities according to Imam Zaid Shakir. Imam Shakir made the remarks during his keynote address at the Canadian Association of Muslims with Disabilities (CAM-D) ‘Building Opportunities for People with Disabilities 2011 Gala

Reflections of a second generation Muslim-Canadian

By Rabia Khedr (January 24, 2011) – Reflecting on the headline of the week [http://www.thestar.com/news/article/924865--muslim-charity-squandered-money-for-poor] and pondering the state of affairs of the Muslim community in the Greater Toronto Area, I’m obligated to put my words down for contemplation. I’m coming from a

Muslim organizations urged to recognize persons with disabilities

(November 26, 2009) – Canadian Muslim organizations are being urged to observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by CAM-D (Canadian Association of Muslims with Disabilities). “On Friday December 4, 2009, we are asking all major Masjids across Canada to focus their Khutbas (sermons) on disability rights and obligations in