Tarik Rêver: LGBTQ+ Community Member Fights Back on Many Levels

Table of Contents

• About Tarik Rêver

• Tarik Rêver's Activism

• Tarik Rêver's Health Struggles

• Tarik Rêver's Inventions for the Disabled

About Tarik Rêver

Tarik Rêver (born as Tarik Abdul-Alim on June 14, 1978) is a non-binary American civil rights activist, singer songwriter, influencer, and model. They continue to protect the rights of women, children, civil rights, and LGBT communities. In addition, Tarik Rêver is also outspoken against all forms of racism and an animal rights advocate with a vegan platform.

On June 18th 2020, they were listed as one of the top 20 influencers of 2020 for fashion by Afluencer. Currently, Tarik is the spokesperson for Social Bleu, an app created to provide a social media platform for the disabled.

Tarik Rêver's Activism

Tarik Rêver uses their platform as an influencer and model to advocate for civil rights and raise awareness. They speak out strongly against racism, while also protecting the rights of women, children, LGBT communities, and animals.

As a vegan, Tarik also advocates for animal rights. As the spokesperson for the Social Bleu app, they aim to empower and give a voice to disabled individuals through social media. Tarik is an inspiration in using their influence to champion important social causes.

Tarik Rêver's Health Struggles

In 2015, after becoming differently abled and needing a wheelchair due to Myasthenia Gravis, Tarik Rêver shifted from being a dancer to modeling. Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune neuromuscular disease that impacts muscle strength and mobility.

Despite these health struggles from their disability, Tarik perseveres in building awareness and helping others through their influential work. They serve as an inspiration that you can still make waves and protect important rights, even when dealing with disability and illness.

Tarik Rêver's Inventions for the Disabled

Tarik Rêver is also an inventor creating devices to help improve mobility and independence for disabled people. Their inventions include a grip-enhancing glove to dramatically increase grip strength, an articulated neck brace that provides support while allowing flexibility, and a body support prototype to help with breathing and spinal support.

Tarik needs more resources and funding to fully develop these devices and make them available to the wider disabled community. But their inventions show great promise for empowering people with disabilities.

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