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Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by gabonsky(op): 10:16am On Nov 23, 2016

If you believe you can achieve a goal then you will. Here is the proof. Haben Girma, First Deaf-Blind Student to Graduate from Harvard Law School.

She is now working as attorney at Disability Rights Advocates.

She is fighting for accessible education for other deaf-blind people worldwide.

Her message for the many with disabilities is “You have the power to influence your future. Keep learning, keep developing new ways to engage with the world, and keep believing that you have talents to share with the world.

Source: http://gabrielatanbiyi..com.ng/2016/11/haben-girma-first-deaf-blind-student-to.html

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by wassade: 10:20am On Nov 23, 2016

Deaf and blind.

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by casttlebarbz(m): 11:18am On Nov 23, 2016

Am speechless. ..d poster above is too , poster below, what do u have to say ?

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by gabonsky(op): 11:30am On Nov 23, 2016

casttlebarbz:
Am speechless. ..d poster above is too , poster below, what do u have to say ?

About Haben
An internationally acclaimed accessibility leader, Haben Girma has earned recognition as a White House “Champion of Change”, Forbes 30 under 30 leader, and BBC Women of Africa Hero. The first Deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, Haben champions equal access to information for people with disabilities. She has been honored by President Barack Obama, President Bill Clinton, and many others.

Haben offers accessibility and diversity training, consulting, and professional speaking services. Haben combines her knowledge of law, sociology, and technology to teach clients the benefits of fully accessible products and services. Her insights help to expand our thinking, creating lasting, positive change among people and communities.

People with disabilities represent the largest minority group, numbering one billion worldwide. Reaching a group of this scale creates value for everyone. Organizations that prioritize accessibility benefit by gaining access to a much larger user base, improving the experience for both disabled and non-disabled users, and facilitating further innovation.

Watch Haben teach 4,000 developers the connection between Disability & Innovation at Apple’s 2016 Worldwide Developers Conference.

Haben has been featured extensively in media round the world, including the BBC, CBS, Forbes, the Washington Post, MTV, NPR, and many more.

Haben grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area where she currently lives. She holds a B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology from Lewis & Clark College and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. In addition to her accessibility work, she enjoys salsa dancing, surfing, and traveling the world.

Email questions or comments to contact@habengirma.com and her website https://habengirma.com/

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Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by gabonsky(op): 8:54pm On Nov 23, 2016

wassade:
Deaf and blind.

yes she is deaf and blind, she is communicating with that devices on her hands to the second person

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by wassade: 3:24am On Nov 24, 2016

gabonsky:
yes she is deaf and blind, she is communicating with that devices on her hands to the second person

Wahoo so amazing

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by gabonsky(op): 3:34pm On Nov 24, 2016

wassade:
Wahoo so amazing

na when naija go developed to this level?

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by wassade: 4:03pm On Nov 24, 2016

gabonsky:
na when naija go developed to this level?

Nigeria

U better forget Nigeria and move on with your life, Nigeria has nothing to offer

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by gabonsky(op): 4:48pm On Nov 24, 2016

wassade:
Nigeria

U better forget Nigeria and move on with your life, Nigeria has nothing to offer

aba, its me and you that constitute this great country, what are you doing to improve it?

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by wassade: 9:10pm On Nov 24, 2016

gabonsky:
aba, its me and you that constitute this great country, what are you doing to improve it?

I understood your meaning, just that it's hard to survive in this country. It's can only be fair with u if you have connections and know Oga's @ d top or from rich family. To get admission, na whala to get job nko trouble to live average life big issues. You will not understand the pain most people are going to survive in this country. Our government na zero (0) they are only concerned about thier selfishness interest. Over 16 years of democracy the power issue is not yet solved. Naija na shame

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by gabonsky(op): 9:26pm On Nov 24, 2016

wassade:
I understood your meaning, just that it's hard to survive in this country. It's can only be fair with u if you have connections and know Oga's @ d top or from rich family. To get admission, na whala to get job nko trouble to live average life big issues. You will not understand the pain most people are going to survive in this country. Our government na zero (0) they are only concerned about thier selfishness interest. Over 16 years of democracy the power issue is not yet solved. Naija na shame

hmmm i am speechless and i dont know what to say, but my major concerns and issue is that are we the youth ready to take our destiny back and fough for our second independent from the scenario you mention above?

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by wassade: 9:45pm On Nov 24, 2016

gabonsky:
hmmm i am speechless and i dont know what to say, but my major concerns and issue is that are we the youth ready to take our destiny back and fough for our second independent from the scenario you mention above?

Which youth are you talking about ?, the ones that has no job, that put all his hopes on sport bets, gambling etc. Am from mainland I don't know where you are from, I used to see many youths @ sports bets shop early in the morning, all thier hopes on are gambling. I can't blame them man must wack now. Naija shame tongue

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by gabonsky(op): 10:06pm On Nov 24, 2016

wassade:
Which youth are you talking about ?, the ones that has no job, that put all his hopes on sport bets, gambling etc. Am from mainland I don't know where you are from, I used to see many youths @ sports bets shop early in the morning, all thier hopes on are gambling. I can't blame them man must wack now. Naija shame

Honestly you cut my mind with that, what is the solutions?

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by wassade: 10:11pm On Nov 24, 2016

gabonsky:
Honestly you cut my mind with that, what is the solutions?

.. I don't have any ideas

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by gabonsky(op): 10:21pm On Nov 24, 2016

wassade:
.. I don't have any ideas

Our future leader destiny is been wasted and faded everyday and I wept for our dry land but i still believed there is a way out for our youth if and only if they are ready ..... huh

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by wassade: 6:05am On Nov 25, 2016

gabonsky:
Our future leader destiny is been wasted and faded everyday and I wept for our dry land but i still believed there is a way out for our youth if and only if they are ready .....

If you are talking of readiness, it's gonna involves many things in which I can't mention. The Nigeria Foundation is spoiled almost everyone is corrupted. We don't have one voice, there's no unity among Nigerians (the Igbo's, Hausa's and the Yoruba's). First and foremost our leaders damage the educational system of Nigeria. They went to government school in which is free then now if only u can afford private schools you can get sounds education. Almost every student is la cram la pour. Don't lemme just talk. They invested in music industries less on educational sector bcz they know only through education you fight for your rights. Naija tongue

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by gabonsky(op): 8:22am On Nov 25, 2016

wassade:
If you are talking of readiness, it's gonna involves many things in which I can't mention. The Nigeria Foundation is spoiled almost everyone is corrupted. We don't have one voice, there's no unity among Nigerians (the Igbo's, Hausa's and the Yoruba's). First and foremost our leaders damage the educational system of Nigeria. They went to government school in which is free then now if only u can afford private schools you can get sounds education. Almost every student is la cram la pour. Don't lemme just talk. They invested in music industries less on educational sector bcz they know only through education you fight for your rights. Naija

What can I say, you have already hit the nail by the horn. We will still fight for our right.

There is an institution called wake up for your right internationals USA, where our objectives is for the african youth to wake up and fight for your constitutional rights and we are already in 6countries in African and we are coming very soon to nigeria.

I have notice your comment.

Let keep the hope alive

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by wassade: 10:01am On Nov 25, 2016

gabonsky:
What can I say, you have already hit the nail by the horn. We will still fight for our right.

There is an institution called wake up for your right internationals USA, where our objectives is for the african youth to wake up and fight for your constitutional rights and we are already in 6countries in African and we are coming very soon to nigeria.

I have notice your comment.

Let keep the hope alive

Wait you are talking about USA are u in State ?.

More so you are talking about hope cheesy

many hope of Nigerian youths is dead before they are born lol many dead talent everywhere. See Nigeria has nothing to offer the youths.

The foundation of Nigeria is already corrupted nothing can be done. I don't believe in this nation I just wake up and do my things.

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by gabonsky(op): 8:25am On Nov 26, 2016

wassade:
Wait you are talking about USA are u in State ?.

More so you are talking about hope many hope of Nigerian youths is dead before they are born lol many dead talent everywhere. See Nigeria has nothing to offer the youths.

The foundation of Nigeria is already corrupted nothing can be done. I don't believe in this nation I just wake up and do my things.

hmmm, our foundation will be revived one day when we are ready, God will bless your hustle bro as you are doing your things

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by wassade: 10:22am On Nov 26, 2016

gabonsky:
hmmm, our foundation will be revived one day when we are ready, God will bless your hustle bro as you are doing your things

One day since 1960 still can't get it right.. I believe you stay abroad that's why you believe in Nigeria. It's very easy to make it big in Nigeria if only you know Oga's. Just the future is not bright here bro.

More so you didn't answer my question

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by gabonsky(op): 12:27pm On Nov 26, 2016

wassade:
One day since 1960 still can't get it right.. I believe you stay abroad that's why you believe in Nigeria. It's very easy to make it big in Nigeria if only you know Oga's. Just the future is not bright here bro.

More so you didn't answer my question

Bro, we are both living here in Nigeria and i know all what you are saying because we are all passing throught it, but i still make my reservation that when are the youth ready? are we ready to take our desting back from these cabal?

in other parts of the world for example like in South Africa when their governement increased their university school fees late next year, the youth all speak up in my voice and fight for what belong to them. we cant just conclude that the foundation is bad and we pretends that everything is fine

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by wassade: 12:40pm On Nov 26, 2016

gabonsky:
Bro, we are both living here in Nigeria and i know all what you are saying because we are all passing throught it, but i still make my reservation that when are the youth ready? are we ready to take our desting back from these cabal?

in other parts of the world for example like in South Africa when their governement increased their university school fees late next year, the youth all speak up in my voice and fight for what belong to them. we cant just conclude that the foundation is bad and we pretends that everything is fine

Now I got your point, is the right of the youths to act and fight for their rights. But you don't go to a gun fight with knives (my meaning is that the youth that is not well oriented about thier fundamental human right, can't fight for his or her right). But the truth is that the youth that should fight for his rights is weak mentally.

Re: Haben Girma First Deaf-blind Student To Graduate From Harvard Law School by gabonsky(op): 2:25pm On Nov 26, 2016

wassade:
Now I got your point, is the right of the youths to act and fight for their rights. But you don't go to a gun fight with knives (my meaning is that the youth that is not well oriented about thier fundamental human right, can't fight for his or her right). But the truth is that the youth that should fight for his rights is weak mentally.

please can you suggect the way out and measure we can take to fight for our fundamental right?