11 reports Joined 4 years ago

Fatima

11 reports

Joined 4 years ago

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Fatima

My name is Fatima Begum

My background is Bangladeshi, but I was born in the United Kingdom.

I have been taking part in the Camden Disability Action Leadership programme since June 2020.

When the first lockdown started and I could see how isolated people were, I decided my Leadership project would be about helping Disabled people to connect with others on Zoom.

I can speak for myself; I didn’t know anything about Zoom until a CDA member of staff explained it to me. It opened my eyes to the possibility of connecting with my support network online and made the lockdowns more bearable for me. Talking to people online has also helped my confidence.

I honestly feel proud of myself that I was able to learn something new during that first lockdown. I feel like I have more support now because of everything online.

And I can’t believe that people are starting to get involved in my project now and learn how to use Zoom on different equipment.

I’m hoping to get a job when all this ends and now that I can use a laptop better that has really helped me.

I have taken part in community journalism training and I have learnt how to record voice notes, which I had not done before. I have also gained confidence in talking about things that matter to me and I love sharing my stories on the website.

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Centre 404 manager talks about employing disabled people

In this video story, Fatima interviews Centre 404 manager Rory Howlett about his experience of supporting disabled people into work.

Reported 4 years ago

I don’t feel supported by my support workers, says Fatima

In this short illustrated and audio report, CDA reporter Fatima explains why her support workers' unreliability prevents her from being able to make the most of her support package.

Reported 4 years ago

Bullied from Reception to Year 10 – Fatima’s school years

In this short piece, Fatima explains that she was bullied at her primary and secondary schools by girls who sought to isolate her. Despite the trauma of her formative years, Fatima has been able to move on with her life, she says.

Reported 4 years ago

Fatima releases video on Zoom course

In this short video, Fatima explains how she will deliver her Zoom training course to Disabled people. Lessons will now be delivered online because COVID restrictions mean people can't have meetings in person at the Greenwood Centre. 

Reported 4 years ago

My condition is more than skin deep, says Fatima

When I was 15 years old, my skin started turning white. I’m of Bangladeshi heritage and had always been brown so I was shocked when pale, itchy patches appeared on my face. I went to the doctor and they told me I had condition called Vitiligo, which makes your skin lose its pigmentation. Sure enough, after a while, my body began turning white too.

Reported 4 years ago

Fatima presses on with mission to teach Zoom

Since my last post I have helped a friend learn how to use Zoom. We both went to Movement Classes run by Unity Works at the Greenwood Centre and that is where we got chatting about Zoom. 

Reported 4 years ago

Fatima’s Zoom project helps Camden Disability Action net tablets

In this piece, reporter Fatima explains her Zoom project and tells us how it has helped Camden Disability Action set up a digital hub.

Reported 4 years ago

Home cooking is all part of being independent, says Fatima

In this piece, Fatima explains why home cooking is important to her and shares some of her signature dishes.

Reported 4 years ago

Reporter Fatima shares ten things she’s looking forward to now the lockdown is over

All of us have hobbies and activities we are excited to get back to when government guidelines allow. Here are five things Fatima is most looking forward to.

Reported 4 years ago

All about reporter Fatima

The most important thing that has happened in my life is getting my own flat. I now have my own space and the independence to do the things that I had been waiting to do for a long time. This has made me who I am today.

Reported 4 years ago

New reporter Fatima talks about her work experiences

In this video, new reporter Fatima talks about the employment challenges she has faced as someone with a learning disability.

Reported 4 years ago
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