Maangaar Voices

04/29/2026

Today’s Wellness Wednesdays Featured Speaker: Dr. Adno Gatah

We are honored to welcome Dr. Adno Gatah, Medical Director at Hi‑Gate Urgent Care for Children, as today’s featured speaker.

Dr. Gatah is a triple board-certified nurse practitioner serving pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations, with over 16 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to improving the physical and mental health of marginalized and underserved communities, including multicultural and multilingual families in Minneapolis.

Dr. Gatah has a special love and commitment to the Maangaar (autism) community, even dedicating her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) dissertation to autism. As a pediatric provider, she brings more than a decade of experience supporting children with developmental delays, autism, ADHD, emotional disturbances, chronic health conditions, and complex mental health needs.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Gatah is a strong advocate for health equity, cultural humility, and culturally responsive care. She has led seminars and trainings for healthcare providers on racial and ethnic health disparities, helping advance more equitable and evidence-based healthcare practices across Minnesota.

Her work reflects a deep belief that cultural humility in healthcare strengthens trust between families and providers and leads to better outcomes for our communities.

We look forward to learning from her today.

Join us for Wellness Wednesdays from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST.
If you are registered, please check your email for the Zoom link. If you are not yet registered, you can sign up here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqc-GrqTksGty8RL1oVyk5I1lzPiOzOkI9 #/registration

04/15/2026

Wellness Wednesdays | Today’s Conversation!

Today’s Wellness Wednesdays gathering will focus on an important question for our community: How are we moving the movement forward together? We will reflect on how we continue to grow awareness and acceptance around autism and disability within our communities. We will also talk about accountability to Maangaar, strengthening our shared responsibility to support families, and how coalition building, collaboration, and knowledge sharing can expand the impact of this work.

This will be a space for open dialogue, reflection, and collective visioning as we continue building a stronger, more connected community.

Join us today from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST.
If you are already registered, please check your email for the Zoom link.

If you are not registered yet, you can sign up here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqc-GrqTksGty8RL1oVyk5I1lzPiOzOkI9 #/registration

We look forward to being in conversation together. 💛

04/01/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month: This month is not just about awareness. It’s about acceptance, understanding, and support

The word Maangaar—“Unique Mind,” coined by Dr. Hussein Awjama, the Somali term Maangaar means “Unique Mind,” reflecting a strength-based approach to autism and neurodiversity. Inspired by the Māori term Takiwātanga (“in their own time and space”), this reframing challenges stigma and fosters acceptance in immigrant communities.

To every parent navigating this journey
You are not alone.
We see you.
We support you.

03/24/2026

In Seattle

03/23/2026

Because Eid isn’t one-size-fits-all🌙
Every child deserves to celebrate in a way that feels good to them!
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03/20/2026

Eid Mubarak 🤍✨

Join us for a sensory-friendly Eid ul-Fitr prayer
Takbeerat: 11:30 AM | Salat: 11:45 AM
South Metro Islamic Center, Rosemount, MN

Bring your loved ones and celebrate together!
❤️

03/11/2026

🌙 Maangaar Voices Sensory Eid – Registration Open!

As Eid approaches, we are excited to gather our community for a Sensory-Friendly Eid celebration created especially for our Maangaar children.

We have reserved an indoor playground just for our families, where children can play, move, and celebrate in a welcoming environment with others who understand and share similar experiences.

✨ Priority registration is for Maangaar (autistic) children and their siblings.

If space allows, we will open additional spots afterward.
📅 Space is limited and RSVP is required.

Please register here:
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnM78r4gN7GrlTmaGUJ_7k4cJHuu574rD7qn4hWfRtrJ14bg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101967748274492253497

We look forward to a joyful afternoon where our children can play, connect, and celebrate Eid together in a space designed with them in mind.

If you are interested in volunteering, there is also a space to indicate that on the form.

01/31/2026

01/07/2026

Salam my dear sisters!

Our dear therapist and friend, Mirad, will be sharing a heartfelt presentation on grief and gently guiding our Wednesday wellness group for our ladies. We’re so grateful for her time and care. You should have received the link in your email, but just in case you didn’t, the links are below.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92748372608?pwd=BV8zCLquORND3XsLKjWJHaY8ebt0PO.1

Meeting ID: 927 4837 2608
Passcode: 243999

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12/23/2025

Wellness Wednesday is taking a rain check this week — we’ll be back next Wednesday, insha’Allah. Take care of yourselves 💛

11/26/2025

Our WW is canceled today.

We look forward to seeing all the mamas tonight!

11/14/2025

We’re celebrating our disability mamas with joy, culture, music, and community! 💃✨
Join us on Nov 26 for Buraanbur Night — a space created with love, dignity, and pure vibes.