She's married with three grown sons and is also a proud grandmother of two. With over 30 years of dedicated involvement, she now plays a pivotal role at the Negeri Sembilan Deaf Association (NESDA) in Malaysia, located in Negeri Sembilan.
Sariah, a respected figure with a bachelor's degree in psychology, serves as a social worker, Deaf interpreter, and counselor for NESDA, and she also holds the prestigious position of president at the Malaysian Deaf Advocacy and Welfare Association (DAWN).
Which destinations have you enjoyed the most and why?
I have travelled to various destinations as a Deaf traveller, with Japan, Singapore and Indonesia among my favourite places.
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Cruising Corner
Inclusive adventures across the seas
Discover Kelowna this summer: Accessible adventures await!
Nestled in the heart of British Columbia, Canada's stunning Okanagan Valley, Kelowna invites people of all abilities to explore its natural beauty and vibrant culture.
An untapped niche: Accessible vacation rentals
Did you know if you filter an Airbnb search for all accessibility features, you can count the house results in the entire United States on one hand?
Enjoy the journey
Katie is the mom of Houston Vandergriff, a world renown photographer with Down Syndrome. The following is her story, from diagnosis day to changing the world through following her son's passion.
Jim Teneycke "Find a good travel ally"
I have had the pleasure of knowing Jim and his family for nearly 15 years since our kids first became friends.
Jesse Nichols "Pack your patience"
I had the pleasure of interviewing my long-time friend Jesse Nichols in early May for this issue.
Adaptive Adventures
Thrilling adventures for all abilities
Monica Gärtner
Founder, the Canadian Assisted Travel Society
Chasing a dream in the jungles of Borneo
I dream of nature and wilderness travel: rainforests, ocean, savannah, falling asleep to jungle sounds at night and birdsong early in the morning.
Empowering Travel: Navigating accessibility and advocacy for individuals with Dwarfism
I love to travel.
