Wheelchair Presentation Ceremony

Saturday, September 06, 2008

PRESENTATION OF WHEEL CHAIRS

Today, Wheelchair Presentation Ceremony organized by Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) had donated six (6) wheelchairs to ILTC at Dewan Berjaya, Bukit Kiara Equestrian & Country Club, Jalan Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur.

On behalf of ILTC, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents towards a caring society.

Malaysia wins bid to host Paralympic assembly

Friday, September 5, 2008

The Star - News

Malaysia wins bid to host Paralympic assembly
By CELESTE FONG

BEIJING: Malaysia obtained eight votes against one to win the bid for hosting the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) world general assembly in Kuala Lumpur in November 2009.

Malaysian Paralympic Council president Datuk Zainal Abu Zarin said nine elected IPC governing board members took part in the voting by secret ballot.

“Out of total 13 elected members, 12 attended but two – Malaysia and Denmark – had to go out while the president (Sir Philip Craven) chaired the meeting and could not vote,” he said yesterday.

“We got eight votes against one,” said Zainal, adding that the results were overwhelming and showed the governing board members recognised Malaysia’s contribution and capability.

Five countries in all had bid to be hosts.

Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who arrived in Beijing for the Paralympic Games yesterday, described winning the bid as an honour.

Datin Seri Jeanne Abdullah, the wife of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, was expected to arrive in the Chinese capital today to attend the opening of the games at the National Stadium.

Our space

Thursday September 4, 2008



Our space
WHEEL POWERBy ANTHONY THANASAYAN

The provision of special carpark lots for the disabled will benefit everyone.

OF ALL the Merdeka Day celebrations, this year’s was the most significant for me. Last Sunday, as I was listening to the radio at midnight, welcoming our 51st anniversary together with other listeners, I was suddenly overcome by emotion.

I found for the first time that as a disabled citizen, I am now able to rejoice with others in celebrating the true meaning of independence.

I’m referring to the 150 carpark lots for the disabled that Majlis Bandaran Petaling Jaya (MBPJ) will be providing all over the city. Work on the project starts this month and is expected to be completed before Christmas.

Many drivers with disabilities have contacted me to say that they can’t wait to test out MBPJ’s carpark for the disabled.

The city council will ensure that wheelchair users have ample space to get their wheelchairs in and out of their cars. A unique feature is that each parking lot comes with a shelter to protect drivers from the elements.

A hot sunny day can turn the car seat into a hot seat. This can cause blisters and sores for those with paralysed limbs. Because of the numbness, most of them will not realise that the seat is hot until the damage has been done. And when that happens, the situation is often irreversible.

Umbrellas are also useless for wheelchair users when it rains. Whilst an able-bodied person can zip into his car within seconds, the disabled will need at least 10 to 15 minutes to perform the same task. Time is needed to position wheelchairs before the driver swings himself into his car.

One wrong move can send the him or her crashing to the ground.

The overhead shelter will come in handy for caregivers too when they travel with their disabled children or parents. To use the special carparks, you need to get hold of MBPJ’s specially designed wheelchair logos. These will be available free of charge soon.

The disabled will have to produce their ID registration cards for the handicapped. For those who haven’t registered, now is a good time to do so.

Those who have yet to be recognised officially as disabled persons – for example, those with Parkinson’s disease or stroke – need only produce a letter from a government doctor or the society they are a member of, verifying their disability.

Providing these disabled-friendly structures is a positive start towards changing the lot of the disabled. Such facilities will encourage the disabled and their families to come out and participate in public life.

Disabled-friendly carparks will raise awareness that there are many disabled Malaysians among us, and we will move one step forward in creating, to use MBPJ’s theme: “A liveable society and dynamic city for all persons.”

Upset over allowance for the disabled

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

The Malay Mail

Upset over allowance for the disabled
September 02, 2008 Categories: News

Don't insult the less-fortunate with paltry allowances, the federal government was told yesterday.

Anthony Thanasayan, Petaling Jaya City Council’s first disabled councillor, found the 2009 budget unfriendly to persons of his ilk.

He said the RM150 per month allowance for the disabled showed the government’s apathy towards to the plight of the community.

“If a person is bedridden, he or she is likely to have bedsores.

The medication costs about RM500- RM1,000 a month. How are they going to survive on RM150?” he asked.

He said the community was also disappointed with Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen because she obviously did not push for better allowances for them.

A group of disabled persons met the minister three months ago and asked for a minimum allowance of RM500.

“The allocation only shows that the government does not take us seriously,” he added.

When asked his view on the Persons of Disability Act that came into force last month, Thanasayan said that it wouldn’t be of much help to the disabled if the spirit of the Act was not enforced.

The Persons of Disability Act states the National Council for Persons with Disabilities may require relevant ministries, government agencies, bodies or organisations to submit reports to the council on steps, measures and actions required to be undertaken in complying with provisions of the Act.

The Act is non-punitive and, therefore, powerless to help the disabled.

“In reality, the Act is still holding on to the charity concept which relies on the kindness of society.

Why do the laws penalise those who discriminate against women and not us?” he asked.

He believed Malaysians still discriminated against the disabled. As councillor in charge of the disabled, he came across a developer of a condominium who wanted to build a ramp for an elderly disabled man living there.

However, the residents’ association of the condominium did not want the ramp built as they believed that it would spoil the ambiance of the place.

“If there was strict enforcement of the Persons of Disability Act, we could have taken legal action against the association. But now there is nothing we can do,” he said.

New comment on BREAKING NEWS - LATEST UP DATE

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "BREAKING NEWS - LATEST UP DATE":

I am very happy to learn that the CCM has intervened on your behalf.

The Council of Churches of Malaysia should be praised for taking a positive step in resolving a very serious problem affecting your society.

I pray that justice will be served to your organisation and whoever is responsible for any bad action will be heavily disciplined.

Keep up your good work at the ILTC and in your blog.

BREAKING NEWS - LATEST UP DATE

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Dear Folks,

BREAKING NEWS - LATEST UP DATE

Regarding Sia Siew Chin & Defamation Against ILTC..........

Dr. Herman Shastri from Council Church of Malaysia has finally invited ILTC President & Secretary for an urgent face to face meeting with Pastor Sia Siew Chin (Beautiful Gate) at CCM Office on 16th September 2008 at 11.00am.

ILTC HOPE FOR JUSTICE.

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

MORE UP DATES SOON......

MR. G. FRANCIS SIVA
PRESIDENT OF ILTC