A Whole New World with Hajar Albattah-Thompson
All her life Hajar Albattah-Thompson has lived her life visually impaired. Despite being visually impaired Haiar has always had a passion for learning new things which allowed her to receive a a bachelors degree of psychology and a minor in disability studies and Arabic language. From the University of Oregon. Hajar uses social media to educate others on how she lives her life. On this episode in honour of #Lowvisionawarnessmonth we discuss Hajar's journey from the school for the blind in Kuwait to living her best life as a Zebedee model, dancer, and performer in the United States, the importance of not being afraid to ask questions, knowing the difference between asking to provide assistants and taking away someone's independence. Please consider checking out Hajar Albattah-Thompson's inspiring videos in the link below
https://instagram.com/hajarathompson?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Until next time Keep Calm and Roll on.
Hajar Albattah-Thompson
Artist
My name is Hajar Albattah-Thompson. I’m 29 years old and I have visual impairment. I am totally blind in my right eye, and I have very limited vision in my left eye. I have a bachelor degree of psychology and a minor in disability studies and Arabic language. From University of Oregon.
Since graduation, I worked in several dance performances between stage and dance films.
I am a performer since I was a child. I loved acting and playing music on stage.
I am a curious person, and always like to learn new things and experience different things in life.