For beloved San Francisco Bay Area families who are raising a child(ren) with special needs, MCC hosts its Fifth-Annual Iftar with disability advocates Br. Ahmed Alkubaisi, and Br. Abdullah Mojaddidi.

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This panel was delivered via the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on March 31, 2024.

At this event, parents/caregivers took a break to socialize and learn about resources while all our special-needs guests received personalized one-on-one attention with MCC youth.

Alhamdulillah, since 2017, the MCC East Bay is proud to be the first masjid on the West Coast to be certified as special-needs friendly. In 2019, MCC East Bay became the first gold-certified masjid in California. We are working hard now to become the first platinum-certified masjid on the West Coast.

Watch an event recap of a prior special needs event:    • MCC Youth in Action | Recap of Second...  

This program/Iftar is in partnership with Muhsen.

Below is a list of practices that are approved and endorsed by MUHSEN (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs) in order to facilitate inclusion and accommodation at MCC events for individuals and families with special needs.

- Accommodations for separate registration or check-in lines to avoid long wait times
- Nearby accessible parking accommodations
- Ample aisle space in halls/venues to maneuver wheelchairs in and out
- Sign Language Interpreter for programs
- Accessible seating near front and sides of hall with ease of access
- Front of hall reserved, designated seating specifically for guests who are Deaf to see ASL Interpreter
- Ramp/lifts/elevators provided throughout the venue as appropriate including the stage
- Specialized childcare arrangements for children with disabilities provided by capable, trained volunteers
- Captions on media/videos shown where ASL Interpreter is not available
- Ushering for guests with special needs

These are recordings of community conversations on faith and disability at the mosque. http://mcceastbay.org/muhsen

Alhamdulillah, since 2017, the MCC East Bay is proud to be the first masjid on the West Coast to be certified as special-needs friendly. In 2019, MCC East Bay became the first gold-certified masjid in California. We are working hard now to become the first platinum-certified masjid on the West Coast.

More Muhsen co-sponsored events at MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/muhsen

Learn more about how MCC is privileged to accommodate our special needs community: https://mcceastbay.org/accommodating-...

MUHSEN was founded to establish an inclusive and accessible environment for persons with disabilities by assuming an active role in advocacy and education. MUHSEN acts as the leader in creating a better understanding of disabilities in Muslim communities and in helping build a future where those living with disabilities are not only accepted, but welcomed, valued, and empowered. Learn more at https://muhsen.org

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