Mrs. Sariah Ibrahim shares good and bad memories of travelling as a Deaf person
Accessible Journeys Magazine|Winter 2023
Mrs. Sariaj Ibrahim is a remarkable Deaf woman who travels the world to empower and uplift Deaf communities. 
Mrs. Sariah Ibrahim shares good and bad memories of travelling as a Deaf person

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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