The “2 Dinle 1 Söyle'şileri” event was organized by the Üsküdar University Vocational School of Health Services (SHMYO) Audiometry Program. The event addressed topics such as individuals with hearing impairment, cochlear implant technology, and the importance of listening in communication.
Academics and students attended the event held at Üsküdar University Çarşı Campus Emirnebi Conference Hall, including Lecturer Ayşe Gül Elsharkawy from Üsküdar University Vocational School of Health Services (SHMYO) Audiometry Program, Audiometry program student Yusuf Taha Ekiz, and his mother Sahure Ekiz.
The event was moderated by Lecturer Ayşe Gül Elsharkawy. Within the scope of the event, audiometry program student and cochlear implant user Yusuf Taha Ekiz and his mother Sahure Ekiz met with students to share their experiences.
Lecturer Ayşe Gül Elsharkawy: “It is very important for us to understand what the family feels”
In her presentation, Lecturer Ayşe Gül Elsharkawy addressed topics such as individuals with hearing impairment, cochlear implant technology, and the importance of listening in communication. Elsharkawy also drew attention to the family's role in the development of children with hearing impairment, stating; “We know that the family plays a very important role in children’s learning, especially in their natural environments. The year 2025 has been declared the Year of the Family, and on this occasion, I wanted to host a family here. Because, as those who will pursue this profession, it is very important for us to understand what the family feels. Moreover, those outside the profession also need to develop awareness on this issue.”
Yusuf Taha Ekiz: “I want more benefits to be provided to individuals with hearing impairment”
Emphasizing the need to increase support for individuals with hearing impairment, Yusuf Taha Ekiz stated; “I want our friends with hearing impairment to be helped. None of them are being helped, and they are left feeling very embarrassed.”
Sahure Ekiz: “We don’t know what will happen to us tomorrow”
Emphasizing that people should approach each other with more understanding, Sahure Ekiz said; “We are like this today, but we don’t know what will happen to us tomorrow. Tomorrow, we might also become disabled. When I was working in the dormitory, students were studying medicine. I always used to tell them, ‘My only wish from you is that you do not treat incoming patients poorly; approach them kindly and gently.’”
Event data was collected through a short survey conducted among participants during the interactive event attended by students.
The event concluded with a group photo session after certificates of appreciation were presented to the guests.