"Working together is success"
People of Determination
My son is 9 years old and he has a rare genetic condition called Angelman Syndrome. He was diagnosed in April 2017. Since then, I’ve become part of a special community of families like ours.
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In the UAE, people with disabilities are called People of Determination (POD). In other countries, you might hear terms like “special needs” or “differently abled.”
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I take photos at events we go to, helping to raise awareness. I then share the pictures with the event organisers and other families.
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I’ve also done three photo projects to support awareness of Angelman Syndrome and POD:
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People and Pets of Determination: photos of POD together with various animals with disabilities.
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Share Your Smile with Sam: people with a job or hobby they love take a photo with my son Sam, and we share the smiles on social media.
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POD, Families & Animals: POD and their families meet with animals like dogs or horses, enjoy time together, and receive the photos I take. These sessions happen thanks to kind volunteers who bring their animals.
Animal Rescue
When I lived in Fujairah, I rescued many cats and kittens and helped find them new homes. I took photos of them to make adoption easier.
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I also took pictures of rescued animals at my friend’s vet clinic to help them get adopted.
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More recently, I’ve taken photos of foster dogs to help them find loving families.
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