What does it mean to be hard of hearing? How can hearing loss affect mental health? Qais sits down with international experts to tackle these questions and more on his regular podcast, Connect with Qais. Shining a much-needed light on often overlooked challenges faced by people with hearing loss, Qais breaks down barriers, one conversation at a time.
Connect with Qais is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube
Elaine Mukaaya is a Ugandan 17-year-old girl who was diagnosed with severe hearing loss at an early age.
Bowen Tang is an educator with a lived experience of hearing loss, being a bilateral cochlear implant recipient, who believes in the value of connection and power of community.
Stuart McNaughton is a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and founder of The Cochlear Implant Coach, a service dedicated to supporting adults and families across a wide range of deaf issues.
In this very first episode, join us as we sit down with Jess Hissam, an Executive Director at the Center for Advancement of NEXTGEN Deaf, and a vibrant content creator on Instagram and TikTok.
Welcome to ‘Connect with Qais’, a podcast where we explore the often-overlooked challenges and exciting possibilities of living with hearing loss.
