# Ihab Laachir

> Spreker, contentmaker en belangenbehartiger


## Posts

- [How I Navigate Amsterdam Blind — Ep. 1 - road to the Tramstop](https://ihablaachir.nl/how-i-navigate-amsterdam-blind-ep-1-road-to-the-tramstop/): How does a blind person navigate Amsterdam with a white cane?
- [update about life](https://ihablaachir.nl/update-about-life/): It has been a while, and I thought I would give you an update about life, haha.
- [just launched my own website](https://ihablaachir.nl/just-launched-my-own-website/): i just launched my website this week. it is mostly for my work as a public speaker, but it also functions as a one-stop shop for who i am.
- [utrecht half marraton 31 - 05 - 2026](https://ihablaachir.nl/utrecht-half-marraton-31-05-2026/): I ran the Utrecht Half Marathon on May 31, and here are the pictures and videos.
- [growing violence against minorities](https://ihablaachir.nl/growing-violence-against-minorities/): Europe is getting scarier by the day.
- [apparently, I’m a social experiment](https://ihablaachir.nl/apparently-im-a-social-experiment/): I didn’t know this either, but apparently I’m a social experiment.
- [current may highlights](https://ihablaachir.nl/current-may-highlights/): Just a quick update.
- [aftermovie NN 10 km Rotterdam.](https://ihablaachir.nl/aftermovie-nn-10-km-rotterdam/): just a very quick update: this is the aftermovie my friend made for the rotterdam 10k.
- [kingsday and kingsnight](https://ihablaachir.nl/kingsday-and-kingsnight/): I wanted to make a post about King’s Day and King’s Night, so here we go.
- [5K Run for 5 Years of Food Aid in Amsterdam.](https://ihablaachir.nl/5k-run-for-5-years-of-food-aid-in-amsterdam/): The Red Cross Student Desk Amsterdam is raising awareness of 5 years of food aid in Amsterdam!
- [About NS and Their Travel Assistance Program](https://ihablaachir.nl/about-ns-and-their-travel-assistance-program/): Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS, “Dutch Railways”) is the largest train operator in the Netherlands.
- [rotterdam 10 km12 - 04 - 2025 full video](https://ihablaachir.nl/rotterdam-10-km12-04-2025-full-video/): I shared the pictures last week, and here’s the full video recording of the Rotterdam 10 k run from my camera.
- [pictures rotterdam 10 km](https://ihablaachir.nl/pictures-rotterdam-10-km/): these are a few pictures we made during the 10 k run in rotterdam this morning.
- [let's talk about e-mail scammers](https://ihablaachir.nl/lets-talk-about-e-mail-scammers/): Edit: I’m experimenting with adding audio versions of my posts, generated using AI text-to-speech. Let me know what you think!
- [patreon vs substack: accessibility and functionality](https://ihablaachir.nl/patreon-vs-substack-accessibility-and-functionality/): Edit: I’m experimenting with adding audio versions of my posts, generated using AI text-to-speech. Let me know what you think!
- [rowing blind training amstelveen 28 - 03 - 2026](https://ihablaachir.nl/rowing-blind-training-amstelveen-28-03-2026/): I went rowing last weekend — Saturday morning with Rowing Blind.
- [Extra Support Option: iDEAL and Local Payments.](https://ihablaachir.nl/extra-support-option-ideal-and-local-payments/): Unfortunately, Patreon has very limited payment options for people who want to support me.
- [reflecting on my attempt to stream the demonstration against discrimination and racism](https://ihablaachir.nl/reflecting-on-my-attempt-to-stream-the-demonstration-against-discrimination-and-racism/): This is the recording of the Dutch national demonstration against discrimination and racism.
- [when my exame became a meme](https://ihablaachir.nl/when-my-exame-became-a-meme/): I am planning to post an update about my last few weeks sometime this week, but I felt this deserves its own post because of how absurd it was.
- [livestream: dutch national protest against  discrimination and racism 21/03/2026](https://ihablaachir.nl/livestream-dutch-national-protest-against-discrimination-and-racism-21-03-2026/): I am going to the dutch national demonstration against discrimination and racism in amsterdam.
- [article about us running the cpc half marathon on radio denhaag fm](https://ihablaachir.nl/article-about-us-running-the-cpc-half-marathon-on-radio-denhaag-fm/): i don't have the video of our interview on the radio yet, but they did make a written article already.
- [Two Upcoming Events: Running the CPC Half Marathon & Speaking on the Accessibility of demonstrations.](https://ihablaachir.nl/two-upcoming-events-running-the-cpc-half-marathon-speaking-on-the-accessibility-of-demonstrations/): I have two quick updates!
- [on the radio tomorrow](https://ihablaachir.nl/on-the-radio-tomorrow/): I will be on the radio tomorrow, on Den Haag FM.
- [summary february 2026](https://ihablaachir.nl/summary-february-2026/): It has been a while — sorry for my long absence.
- [participating in the blind guys chat podcast](https://ihablaachir.nl/participating-in-the-blind-guys-chat-podcast/): On Monday, the 16th of February, I participated in the podcast Blind Guys Chat.
- [going boldering](https://ihablaachir.nl/going-boldering/): This is just a short video of me bouldering, only about 2 minutes long.
- [Less Talking, More Action: digital Accessibility in Dutch Higher Education](https://ihablaachir.nl/less-talking-more-action-digital-accessibility-in-dutch-higher-education/): Someone sent me this item by KASSA about the lack of digital accessibility for people with a visual disability within the Dutch education system.
- [a weird story](https://ihablaachir.nl/a-weird-story/): I wanted to share a little story with you. I’m curious if any of you have thoughts on how you would act in this situation.
- [Ihabs Vision in motion #10 ESN Shakeout Run x Sunday Run Club w running commentary](https://ihablaachir.nl/ihabs-vision-in-motion-10-esn-shakeout-run-x-sunday-run-club-w-running-commentary/): I participated in a run yesterday. It was a collab between Sunday run club and esn.
- [Ihabs Vision in motion #9 31 12 2025w running commentary](https://ihablaachir.nl/ihabs-vision-in-motion-9-31-12-2025w-running-commentary/): This is the video of my new years training run. To be honest, my motivation wasn’t that high. I was happy I got out of bed to do a run at all haha.
- [Ihabs Vision in motion #7 egmond 10 k run w running commentary](https://ihablaachir.nl/ihabs-vision-in-motion-7-egmond-10-k-run-w-running-commentary/): This Sunday, I participated in the Egmond 10K run, and I wanted to share the video with you.
- [Ihabs Vision in motion #6 22 12 2025 w running commentary](https://ihablaachir.nl/ihabs-vision-in-motion-6-22-12-2025-w-running-commentary/): Welcome to the next episode of ihabs vision in motion!
- [happy new year everyone, on to 2026!](https://ihablaachir.nl/happy-new-year-everyone-on-to-2026/): Happy New Year! I wish you all a happy, healthy, and productive 2026.
- [When “Safety” Becomes an Excuse for Discrimination](https://ihablaachir.nl/when-safety-becomes-an-excuse-for-discrimination/): Today, I have something weird to share.
- [launching my new podcast](https://ihablaachir.nl/launching-my-new-podcast/): I just launched my podcast. It is available here on Patreon, as well as on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- [Taking Disability Rights to the dutch Parliament](https://ihablaachir.nl/taking-disability-rights-to-the-dutch-parliament/): edit: the attachment didn't properly load before, now it did.
- [working group ableism amsterdam end of year borrel](https://ihablaachir.nl/working-group-ableism-amsterdam-end-of-year-borrel/): I am part of a working group against ableism in Amsterdam, and we are organizing an end-of-year borrel on the 20th of december.
- [Ihabs Vision in motion #5: 14 12 2025 w running commentary](https://ihablaachir.nl/ihabs-vision-in-motion-5-14-12-2025-w-running-commentary/): Welcome to the next episode of ihabs vision in motion! This one takes place in and around vondelpark, Amsterdam.
- [Ihabs Vision in motion #4: battersea 10 k run w running commentary](https://ihablaachir.nl/ihabs-vision-in-motion-4-battersea-10-k-run-w-running-commentary/): Saturday I participated in the Battersea 10 k run, and this is the video. I hope you enjoy!
- [Ihabs Vision in motion #3: running with Achilles london w/ running commentary](https://ihablaachir.nl/ihabs-vision-in-motion-3-running-with-achilles-london-w-running-commentary/): Welcome to the next episode of ihabs vision in motion!
- [Ihabs Vision in motion #2 24 - 11 - 2025 w/ running commentary](https://ihablaachir.nl/ihabs-vision-in-motion-2-24-11-2025-w-running-commentary/): This is my second attempt at recording my runs.
- [500 members reached!](https://ihablaachir.nl/500-members-reached/): We’ve officially reached 500 members! To be exact: 527 members, consisting of 22 paid members and 505 free members at the time I am writing this post.
- [Ihabs Vision in motion #1: 18-11-2025 w/ running commentary](https://ihablaachir.nl/ihabs-vision-in-motion-1-18-11-2025-w-running-commentary/): if you like my work and can mis it, you can support for 1 euro a month.
- [Disco Arab, London edition.](https://ihablaachir.nl/disco-arab-london-edition/): On Saturday the 15th of November, I went to disco arabesque London edition, and I wanted to share the video’s with you.
- [destigmatizing help](https://ihablaachir.nl/destigmatizing-help/): This was posted about 3 weeks ago on Instagram and most of you probably already saw it, but I thought I would make a short post here as well.
- [on exchange #2: week 7](https://ihablaachir.nl/on-exchange-2-week-7/): Here’s another post, I hope you enjoy!
- [on exchange #1: first 6 weeks in london](https://ihablaachir.nl/on-exchange-1-first-6-weeks-in-london/): I am back, sorry I haven’t posted in a while.
- [a small update](https://ihablaachir.nl/a-small-update/): I haven’t forgotten about this blog, I just decided to take a small break.
- [Navigating ableism: would you swim with or against the current?](https://ihablaachir.nl/navigating-ableism-would-you-swim-with-or-against-the-current/): I wanted to ask your opinions on something.
- [Using iDEAL with Patreon (via PayPal)](https://ihablaachir.nl/using-ideal-with-patreon-via-paypal/): I’ve been getting a few questions about whether you can use iDEAL to support creators on Patreon — and I get it!
- [recap 26nd til the 29nd of june](https://ihablaachir.nl/recap-26nd-til-the-29nd-of-june/): Here’s my next post, i hope you enjoy!
- [launch of my new / updated socials](https://ihablaachir.nl/launch-of-my-new-updated-socials/): Sorry i haven’t posted in a bit. Enough has happened, I just haven’t had time to properly sit down and write.
- [Walking for Inclusion – My Day at the Mega Wandel Marathon](https://ihablaachir.nl/walking-for-inclusion-my-day-at-the-mega-wandel-marathon/): On May 17th, I joined the Mega Wandel Marathon, a walking event aimed at raising both money and awareness for children with disabilities. The goal?
- [recap 19th til the 22nd of june](https://ihablaachir.nl/recap-19th-til-the-22nd-of-june/): This is super late, but here it is: the recap from June 19th to June 22nd.
- [what's happening now #1: adoption of the emergency asylum laws and the amendment to the Housing Regulation](https://ihablaachir.nl/whats-happening-now-1-adoption-of-the-emergency-asylum-laws-and-the-amendment-to-the-housing-regulation/): **edit, sorry i forgot to explain what the new low actually does.
- [Invitation: Community Borrel – New Anti-Ableism Movement Amsterdam 🎉](https://ihablaachir.nl/invitation-community-borrel-new-anti-ableism-movement-amsterdam-%f0%9f%8e%89/): At the beginning of this year, I joined an anti-ableism movement in Amsterdam.
- [Useless Drama #2: Ode to a Lost Friendship](https://ihablaachir.nl/useless-drama-2-ode-to-a-lost-friendship/): Something happened yesterday that I wanted to share with you.
- [recap 12th to 15th of june: red line demonstration, night of the refugee, festival and going out](https://ihablaachir.nl/recap-12th-to-15th-of-june-red-line-demonstration-night-of-the-refugee-festival-and-going-out/): the weekend of the 13th of june, I went out on Thursday, to a festival I won free tickets for on Friday, the Night of the Refugee on Saturday, and the Red Line for Gaza on Sunday.
- [fanmade aftermovie - Nawafiz 2025](https://ihablaachir.nl/fanmade-aftermovie-nawafiz-2025/): Video edited by Britt Gansevoort, thanks so much!
- [in the spotlight #2: refugee welcome week](https://ihablaachir.nl/in-the-spotlight-2-refugee-welcome-week/): Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the opening of Refugee Welcome Week.
- [Ableism and the Importance of (Political) Activism for People with Disabilities](https://ihablaachir.nl/ableism-and-the-importance-of-political-activism-for-people-with-disabilities/): Hello everyone!
- [Night of the Refugee - drawing the red line for gaza](https://ihablaachir.nl/night-of-the-refugee-drawing-the-red-line-for-gaza/): There are two important events happening this weekend that I am participating in, and I wanted to share them with you.
- [my travel log to prague part 2](https://ihablaachir.nl/my-travel-log-to-prague-part-2/): Hello everyone!
- [Are streaming services accessible to everyone? ‘Without audio description, a film is hard to follow’](https://ihablaachir.nl/are-streaming-services-accessible-to-everyone-without-audio-description-a-film-is-hard-to-follow/): Hello everyone!
- [Useless drama #1, the cabinet of the mayor of Amsterdam](https://ihablaachir.nl/useless-drama-1-the-cabinet-of-the-mayor-of-amsterdam/): Hello everyone!
- [in the spotlight #1: When the Lights go out: An account of Vision Loss by mohammed laachir](https://ihablaachir.nl/in-the-spotlight-1-when-the-lights-go-out-an-account-of-vision-loss-by-mohammed-laachir/): I wanted to take this opportunity to put the spotlight on someone very dear to me, my older brother.
- [my travel log to prague part 1](https://ihablaachir.nl/my-travel-log-to-prague-part-1/): Hello everyone!
- [important info](https://ihablaachir.nl/important-info/): Welcome to my first and also pinned post!

## Pages

- [博客](https://ihablaachir.nl/zh/updates/): 来自我的 Patreon 博客的故事、视频和近况。文章保留原始语言。
- [المدونة](https://ihablaachir.nl/ar/updates/): قصص وفيديوهات وتحديثات من مدونتي على Patreon. تظهر المنشورات بلغتها الأصلية.
- [Blog](https://ihablaachir.nl/es/updates/): Historias, vídeos y novedades de mi blog de Patreon. Las publicaciones conservan su idioma original.
- [Blog](https://ihablaachir.nl/fr/updates/): Récits, vidéos et nouvelles de mon blog Patreon. Les publications restent dans leur langue d'origine.
- [Blog](https://ihablaachir.nl/en/updates/): Stories, videos and updates from my Patreon blog. Posts appear in their original language.
- [Blog](https://ihablaachir.nl/updates/): Verhalen, video's en updates uit mijn Patreon-blog. De berichten staan in hun oorspronkelijke taal.
- [无障碍声明](https://ihablaachir.nl/zh/accessibility/): 这里说明我如何在本网站处理你的个人信息。
- [服务条款](https://ihablaachir.nl/zh/terms/): 这里说明我如何在本网站处理你的个人信息。
- [隐私政策](https://ihablaachir.nl/zh/privacy/): 这里说明我如何在本网站处理你的个人信息。
- [بيان سهولة الوصول](https://ihablaachir.nl/ar/accessibility/): توضح هذه الصفحة كيف أتعامل مع بياناتك الشخصية على هذا الموقع.
- [شروط الخدمة](https://ihablaachir.nl/ar/terms/): توضح هذه الصفحة كيف أتعامل مع بياناتك الشخصية على هذا الموقع.
- [سياسة الخصوصية](https://ihablaachir.nl/ar/privacy/): توضح هذه الصفحة كيف أتعامل مع بياناتك الشخصية على هذا الموقع.
- [Declaración de Accesibilidad](https://ihablaachir.nl/es/accessibility/): Aquí puedes leer cómo trato tus datos personales en esta web.
- [Términos de Servicio](https://ihablaachir.nl/es/terms/): Aquí puedes leer cómo trato tus datos personales en esta web.
- [Política de Privacidad](https://ihablaachir.nl/es/privacy/): Aquí puedes leer cómo trato tus datos personales en esta web.
- [Déclaration d'accessibilité](https://ihablaachir.nl/fr/accessibility/): Vous trouverez ici comment je traite vos données personnelles sur ce site.
- [Conditions d'utilisation](https://ihablaachir.nl/fr/terms/): Vous trouverez ici comment je traite vos données personnelles sur ce site.
- [Politique de confidentialité](https://ihablaachir.nl/fr/privacy/): Vous trouverez ici comment je traite vos données personnelles sur ce site.
- [Toegankelijkheidsverklaring](https://ihablaachir.nl/accessibility/): Hier lees je hoe ik op deze website met je persoonsgegevens omga.
- [Algemene voorwaarden](https://ihablaachir.nl/terms/): Hier lees je hoe ik op deze website met je persoonsgegevens omga.
- [Privacybeleid](https://ihablaachir.nl/privacy/): Hier lees je hoe ik op deze website met je persoonsgegevens omga.
- [Accessibility Statement](https://ihablaachir.nl/en/accessibility/): Here you can read how I handle your personal data on this website.
- [Terms of Service](https://ihablaachir.nl/en/terms/): Here you can read how I handle your personal data on this website.
- [Privacy Policy](https://ihablaachir.nl/en/privacy/): Here you can read how I handle your personal data on this website.
- [联系我](https://ihablaachir.nl/zh/contact/): 想邀请我演讲、一起合作，或有问题想问？欢迎给我留言。
- [受邀演讲](https://ihablaachir.nl/zh/speaking/): 我从自己的经历出发，讲述无障碍和包容。通过故事与提问，我邀请听众了解不同视角，思考哪些地方可以做得更好。
- [作品集](https://ihablaachir.nl/zh/portfolio/): 这里有我的访谈、视频、电台节目和播客。
- [关于我](https://ihablaachir.nl/zh/about/): 我是 Ihab。我几乎失明，通过视频、故事和演讲分享自己的生活。
- [首页](https://ihablaachir.nl/zh/): 我几乎失明，也一直为少数群体的权益发声。我通过视频、故事和演讲分享自己的经历，讨论偏见，并探索如何改善无障碍环境。我希望为一个人人都能参与的社会尽一份力。
- [تواصل معي](https://ihablaachir.nl/ar/contact/): هل ترغب في دعوتي لمحاضرة أو التعاون معي أو طرح سؤال؟ أرسل لي رسالة.
- [المشاركات كمتحدث](https://ihablaachir.nl/ar/speaking/): أتحدث عن إمكانية الوصول والشمول انطلاقًا من تجاربي. وأدعو جمهورك، عبر القصص والأسئلة، إلى التعرف على وجهات نظر أخرى والتفكير فيما يمكن تحسينه.
- [معرض الأعمال](https://ihablaachir.nl/ar/portfolio/): تجد هنا مقابلاتي وفيديوهاتي ومشاركاتي الإذاعية والبودكاست.
- [نبذة عني](https://ihablaachir.nl/ar/about/): أنا إيهاب. أنا شبه أعمى وأشارك حياتي في الفيديوهات والقصص والمحاضرات.
- [الرئيسية](https://ihablaachir.nl/ar/): أنا شبه أعمى وأدافع عن حقوق الأقليات. أشارك تجاربي في الفيديوهات والقصص والمحاضرات، وأناقش الأفكار المسبقة وكيف يمكن تحسين إمكانية الوصول. أريد أن أساهم في مجتمع يستطيع الجميع المشاركة فيه.
- [Contacto](https://ihablaachir.nl/es/contact/): ¿Quieres invitarme a dar una charla, colaborar conmigo o hacerme una pregunta? Envíame un mensaje.
- [Conferencias](https://ihablaachir.nl/es/speaking/): Hablo de accesibilidad e inclusión desde mi propia experiencia. Con historias y preguntas invito al público a conocer otras perspectivas y pensar en qué podemos mejorar.
- [Portafolio](https://ihablaachir.nl/es/portfolio/): Aquí encontrarás mis entrevistas, vídeos, intervenciones en la radio y podcasts.
- [Sobre mí](https://ihablaachir.nl/es/about/): Soy Ihab. Soy casi ciego y comparto mi vida en vídeos, historias y charlas.
- [Inicio](https://ihablaachir.nl/es/): Soy casi ciego y defiendo los derechos de las minorías. En mis vídeos, historias y charlas comparto mis experiencias, cuestiono los prejuicios y exploro cómo mejorar la accesibilidad. Quiero contribuir a una sociedad en la que todos puedan participar.
- [Contact](https://ihablaachir.nl/fr/contact/): Vous souhaitez m'inviter à intervenir, travailler avec moi ou me poser une question ? Envoyez-moi un message.
- [Interventions](https://ihablaachir.nl/fr/speaking/): Je parle d'accessibilité et d'inclusion à partir de mon vécu. Avec des récits et des questions, j'invite votre public à découvrir d'autres perspectives et à réfléchir aux changements possibles.
- [Portfolio](https://ihablaachir.nl/fr/portfolio/): Retrouvez mes interviews, vidéos, passages à la radio et podcasts.
- [À propos](https://ihablaachir.nl/fr/about/): Je m'appelle Ihab. Je suis presque aveugle et je partage ma vie dans des vidéos, des récits et des conférences.
- [Accueil](https://ihablaachir.nl/fr/): Je suis presque aveugle et je défends les droits des minorités. Dans mes vidéos, mes récits et mes conférences, je partage mon expérience, je questionne les idées reçues et j'explore les moyens d'améliorer l'accessibilité. Je souhaite contribuer à une société où chacun peut participer.
- [Contact](https://ihablaachir.nl/en/contact/): Would you like to invite me to speak, work together or ask a question? Send me a message.
- [Speaking](https://ihablaachir.nl/en/speaking/): I speak about accessibility and inclusion through my own experiences. With stories and questions, I invite your audience to consider other perspectives and think about what could change.
- [Portfolio](https://ihablaachir.nl/en/portfolio/): Explore my interviews, videos, radio appearances and podcasts.
- [About me](https://ihablaachir.nl/en/about/): I'm Ihab. I'm almost blind, and I share my life through videos, stories and talks.
- [Home](https://ihablaachir.nl/en/): I'm almost blind and advocate for minority rights. Through videos, stories and talks, I share my experiences, question assumptions and explore how we can improve accessibility. I want to help build a society where everyone can take part.
- [Contact](https://ihablaachir.nl/contact/): Wil je me uitnodigen voor een lezing, samen iets maken of een vraag stellen? Stuur me gerust een bericht.
- [Spreken](https://ihablaachir.nl/speaking/): Ik vertel vanuit mijn eigen ervaringen over toegankelijkheid en inclusie. Met verhalen en vragen nodig ik je publiek uit om anders te kijken en na te denken over wat er beter kan.
- [Portfolio](https://ihablaachir.nl/portfolio/): Hier vind je mijn interviews, video's, radiofragmenten en podcasts.
- [Over mij](https://ihablaachir.nl/about/): Ik ben Ihab. Ik ben bijna blind en deel mijn leven in video's, verhalen en lezingen.
- [Home](https://ihablaachir.nl/): Ik ben bijna blind en zet me in voor de rechten van minderheden. In mijn video's, verhalen en lezingen deel ik mijn ervaringen, stel ik vooroordelen ter discussie en laat ik zien waar toegankelijkheid beter kan. Zo wil ik bijdragen aan een samenleving waarin iedereen kan meedoen.


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