NEW MINISTER FOR WELFARE MINISTER OF MALAYSIA
Badan Latihan dan Hidup Berdikari Malaysia (ILTC) pada 23hb Mac 2016 menyerahkan memorandum kepada ahli-ahli parlimen mendesak supaya golongan orang kurang upaya (OKU) dikecualikan daripada cukai barangan dan perkhidmatan (GST).
Disabled Members Protest
Disabled Members Protest at JPJ Wangsa Maju
ILTC Malaysia members staged a protest outside JPJ Wangsamaju KL.
Disabled group’s protest disabled drivers required to produce doc's medical report.
Monday, 3 May 2010
Fundraising Activities for ILTC
OUR SPECIAL ONES which was held at the Mid Valley Mega Mall in Kuala Lumpur recently organized and presented by D’ Organiser (M) Sdn Bhd with one objective to promote an understanding of disability issues and to create public awareness by bringing forward the difficulties encountered by our special ones together bringing in the latest technology of products and aids.
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
MEMORANDUM OF PROTEST
TAN SRI MUSA HASSAN
KETUA POLIS NEGARA
POLIS DIRAJA MALAYSIA
Thursday, April 22, 2010
MEMORANDUM OF PROTEST
On 4.3.2010, Mr. Karuppannan S/O Veeramalai is wheelchair-bound was harshly assaulted and verbal attacked by KTMB Commuter Driver due to a verbal confrontation for disabled parking lot. He had made a police report at Subang Jaya (No. Report : Subang Jaya/001864/10) against KTMB Commuter Driver to get protection.
In fact, after the incident happened on March 4, the police have not got back to us. We want justice to be served.
There have been no action to be taken against attacker who treated the disabled unlawfully attacked since and this is unacceptable on human dignity and discrimination against a disabled person.
We Disabled community in Malaysia has always worked towards helping all disabled persons achieve independence and to lead a fulfilled and complete life. The Disabled have never asked for pity or sympathy. We only ask for equal opportunities to fully participate in the life of our nation, just like able-bodied citizens.
However, we the Disabled cannot and will not tolerate, in assaulted, insults and mockery directed or in directed at them; these kinds of behaviour are nothing but an attempt to isolate and relegate the disabled to the fringes of society.
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, DEMAND:
A) TO CALL FOR SERIOUS ACTION TO BE TAKEN AGAINST THE COMMUTER DRIVER AT STATION KTMB SUBANG JAYA FOR ATTACKING THE MR. KARUPPANNAN AND ALSO ATTEMPTING TO INJURE A DISABLED PERSON.
B) TO CALL UPON THE INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE TO INVESTIGATE AGAINST THE UNLAWFUL ACT OF THE KTMB OFFICERS AGAINST THE DISABLED.
C) TO DEMAND THAT THE RIGHTS AND DIGNITY OF ALL DISABLED PERSONS MUST BE RESPECTED AND PROTECTED, INCLUDING THOSE WHO HAVE TO MAKE A LIVING AT ALL TIMES.
The disabled are targeted by criminals
CRIMINALS are coming up with more devious ways to rob unsuspecting victims. What is more troubling is that they have no qualms about targeting the disabled and the elderly.
It is regrettable that the handicapped are becoming targets of criminals because we are considered easy prey,
Here are some of the suggestions made by the ILTC:
• The crime fighting force +
• Should be better educated about the needs of the handicapped.
• Set up special hotlines for the disabled and the elderly so that they can get immediate response when they are in trouble.
• When the police make their rounds in the neighbourhood, they should take a special interest in homes where people with disabilities live, especially those who live alone.
ENDORSED BY:
1) INDEPENDENT LIVING & TRAINING CENTRE (ILTC)
2) MALAYSIAN ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY FOR THE DISABLED AND ELDERLY ASSOCIATION (Petpositive)
KETUA POLIS NEGARA
POLIS DIRAJA MALAYSIA
Thursday, April 22, 2010
MEMORANDUM OF PROTEST
On 4.3.2010, Mr. Karuppannan S/O Veeramalai is wheelchair-bound was harshly assaulted and verbal attacked by KTMB Commuter Driver due to a verbal confrontation for disabled parking lot. He had made a police report at Subang Jaya (No. Report : Subang Jaya/001864/10) against KTMB Commuter Driver to get protection.
In fact, after the incident happened on March 4, the police have not got back to us. We want justice to be served.
There have been no action to be taken against attacker who treated the disabled unlawfully attacked since and this is unacceptable on human dignity and discrimination against a disabled person.
We Disabled community in Malaysia has always worked towards helping all disabled persons achieve independence and to lead a fulfilled and complete life. The Disabled have never asked for pity or sympathy. We only ask for equal opportunities to fully participate in the life of our nation, just like able-bodied citizens.
However, we the Disabled cannot and will not tolerate, in assaulted, insults and mockery directed or in directed at them; these kinds of behaviour are nothing but an attempt to isolate and relegate the disabled to the fringes of society.
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, DEMAND:
A) TO CALL FOR SERIOUS ACTION TO BE TAKEN AGAINST THE COMMUTER DRIVER AT STATION KTMB SUBANG JAYA FOR ATTACKING THE MR. KARUPPANNAN AND ALSO ATTEMPTING TO INJURE A DISABLED PERSON.
B) TO CALL UPON THE INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE TO INVESTIGATE AGAINST THE UNLAWFUL ACT OF THE KTMB OFFICERS AGAINST THE DISABLED.
C) TO DEMAND THAT THE RIGHTS AND DIGNITY OF ALL DISABLED PERSONS MUST BE RESPECTED AND PROTECTED, INCLUDING THOSE WHO HAVE TO MAKE A LIVING AT ALL TIMES.
The disabled are targeted by criminals
CRIMINALS are coming up with more devious ways to rob unsuspecting victims. What is more troubling is that they have no qualms about targeting the disabled and the elderly.
It is regrettable that the handicapped are becoming targets of criminals because we are considered easy prey,
Here are some of the suggestions made by the ILTC:
• The crime fighting force +
• Should be better educated about the needs of the handicapped.
• Set up special hotlines for the disabled and the elderly so that they can get immediate response when they are in trouble.
• When the police make their rounds in the neighbourhood, they should take a special interest in homes where people with disabilities live, especially those who live alone.
ENDORSED BY:
1) INDEPENDENT LIVING & TRAINING CENTRE (ILTC)
2) MALAYSIAN ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY FOR THE DISABLED AND ELDERLY ASSOCIATION (Petpositive)
Handing over of Memorandum of Protest
ILTC disabled activist hand over a Memorandum of Protest to TAN SRI MUSA HASSAN, KETUA POLIS NEGARA on Thursday 22/04/2010 at 10.00am at the office Bukit Aman Police Headquarters, Kuala Lumpur.
The memorandum is pertaining to a violent against physical disabled person - unlawful attacked Mr. Karuppannan s/o Veeramalai (wheelchair bound) by KTMB commuter driver at station KTMB Subang Jaya.
The memorandum is pertaining to a violent against physical disabled person - unlawful attacked Mr. Karuppannan s/o Veeramalai (wheelchair bound) by KTMB commuter driver at station KTMB Subang Jaya.
Senior citizen injured by faulty escalator
Senior citizen injured by faulty escalator
A senior citizen fell at an escalator located in KOMTAR. He suffered a head injury. While investigating the cause of the accident, CJ Jimmy Leow found that the escalator hand rail was faulty. The hand rail stopped while the escalator was moving. A maintenance staff said that they have requested PDC to repair the said problem but the approval did not come. The maintenance staff mentioned that he submitted the request about 2 months ago. A shopper said that such accident has occurred several times. CJ Jimmy Leow contacted Ng Wei Aik, Adun Komtar to get some clarification. Ng said that he was told by another reporter of this incident, and he promised to look into this matter. Video by Jimmy Leow Beng Hock, Citizen Journalist ... Read More... as told by another reporter of this incident, and he promised to look into this matter. Video by Jimmy Leow Beng Hock, Citizen Journalist
A senior citizen fell at an escalator located in KOMTAR. He suffered a head injury. While investigating the cause of the accident, CJ Jimmy Leow found that the escalator hand rail was faulty. The hand rail stopped while the escalator was moving. A maintenance staff said that they have requested PDC to repair the said problem but the approval did not come. The maintenance staff mentioned that he submitted the request about 2 months ago. A shopper said that such accident has occurred several times. CJ Jimmy Leow contacted Ng Wei Aik, Adun Komtar to get some clarification. Ng said that he was told by another reporter of this incident, and he promised to look into this matter. Video by Jimmy Leow Beng Hock, Citizen Journalist ... Read More... as told by another reporter of this incident, and he promised to look into this matter. Video by Jimmy Leow Beng Hock, Citizen Journalist
Monday, 26 April 2010
Thursday, 22 April 2010
Destitute in Bukit Beruntung
Poverty hit families continue to look for ways to make ends meet even as political parties pump money into the constituency to garner support.
Malaysiakini visited two Indian families in Bukit Beruntung to see how they are coping with life.
A 19-year old youth N Anbalagan is paralysed from waist down since birth has never stepped his foot into a school.
"I would love to study but my disabilities prohibits me from doing so," he said when met at his home in Taman Sentosa, Bukit Beruntung.
Reported by K Pragalath
Monday, 19 April 2010
Airlines Urged To Waive Wheelchair Charge
Airlines Urged To Waive Wheelchair ChargePETALING JAYA, April 15 (Bernama) -- The Transport Ministry has urged airlines to waive the wheelchair charge during flights.
Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat said he would be meeting the airlines and associations for the disabled (OKU) to discuss the matter.
"Airlines should be sensitive to the plight of OKU by improving facilities," he told reporters after visiting Sungai Buloh KTM commuter station here on Thursday.
Ong said Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) would build 53 portable ramps worth RM106,000 at commuter stations for the benefit of OKU.
Four portable ramps would be at KL Sentral station while 49 others would be placed at other stations.
KTMB is spending RM10 million on building infrastructure for OKU at stations in Bandar Tasik Selatan, Serdang, Shah Alam, Rawang and Sungai Buloh.
-- BERNAMA
OUR SPECIAL ONES
OUR SPECIAL ONES 23rd - 25th April 2010
Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
Level 3, Hall 3, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
OUR S
PECIAL ONES will be organized and presented by D’ Organiser (M) Sdn Bhd with one objective to promote an understanding of disability issues and to create public awareness by bringing forward the difficulties encountered by our special ones together bringing in the latest technology of products and aids.OUR SPECIAL ONES will bring together all with Development Disability (eg. Autism, Down Syndrome), Mobility and Physical Impairments, Spinal Cord Disability, Brain Disability, Vision Disability, Hearing Disability, Cognitive or Learning Disabilities, Mental Disabilities and Psychological Disorders.
OUR SPECIAL ONES will bring in international as well as local exhibitors and associations to showcase their products and services offering practical solutions to aid and improve an independent lifestyle of the disabled.
OUR SPECIAL ONES will also be supported by various Organisations and Governmental Bodies and various sponsors to bring OUR SPECIAL ONES to another level which in return will create OUR SPECIAL ONES to be an annual event.
OUR SPECIAL ONES will be targeted at the general visitors, locally, regionally and internationally. This will be a great unity among our families of Malaysia as 1Malaysia to join hands and allow OUR SPECIAL ONES to appreciate and experience meaning of acceptance and also to help them face different types of barriers from participation in school, adapting to work life as well as social activities.
Our special Ones will be an eye opener for everyone, as the event will be first of its kind and this has never been done within Malaysia or around the region.
“Through education and increased public awareness, we can foster understanding, acceptance and appreciation with autism” Dr. Richard Burton, the Health and Human Services Director
Our Special Thanks for Your Support for
OUR SPECIAL ONES
Tuesday, 13 April 2010
Flashback: Images From the ILTC's Folder
Flashback: Images From the ILTC's Folder 
A meeting for exchanging of our views.
A meeting for exchanging of our views.
April 12, 2010 00:29 AM
Malaysia Signs Global Declaration On Parkinson's Disease
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia became a signatory of the Global Declaration on Parkinson's disease today, reaffirming the government's commitment towards the sufferers.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the government was fully aware of the sufferings of the Parkinson's community.
"Awareness programmes which highlight the plight of Parkinson's disease patients is an important first step towards improving care and support for them.
"I hope the signing of the Global Declaration on Parkinson's disease today and celebration of World Parkinson's Day 2010 will signify the beginning of a better tomorrow for the Malaysian Parkinson's community," he said after signing the declaration, here, Sunday night.
Also present were the CEO of Yayasan Budi Penyayang Datuk Lela Mohd Ali, expert on Parkinson's brain surgery and consultant neurosurgeon Prof Tipu Aziz and Negeri Sembilan Parkinson's Society president Gharizah Hashim.
Liow said, with the signing of the declaration, Malaysia had now joined 14 other countries such as Australia, India, Canada, Switzerland and the United States which had signed the declaration.
The declaration calls on global leaders and healthcare providers to take strong and decisive action in implementing effective management of strategies to enable patients to live a better life.
Liow in his speech said patients in the country had access to appropriate care and treatment at both government and private hospitals.
"Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that mainly affects elderly people. It leads to slowness of movement, uncontrollable trembling of the hands and body stiffness.
"There is presently no treatment that can either cure or slow down the progression of Parkinson's disease and patients have to endure physical and mental disabilities for their entire live," he said.
At a press conference later, Liow said it was estimated that 15,000 to 20,000 Malaysians suffered from Parkinson's disease.
He said the figure was expected to rise to 25,000 to 30,000 by 2020 and at least 1,500 new cases occurred each year.
"In terms of specialist manpower, the currently proposed norm for Malaysia is one neurologist for every 250,000 people.
"With an estimated population of 28 million in 2009, we need 112 neurologists. But presently we have only 52 in the country," he said.
-- BERNAMA
Malaysia Signs Global Declaration On Parkinson's Disease
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia became a signatory of the Global Declaration on Parkinson's disease today, reaffirming the government's commitment towards the sufferers.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the government was fully aware of the sufferings of the Parkinson's community.
"Awareness programmes which highlight the plight of Parkinson's disease patients is an important first step towards improving care and support for them.
"I hope the signing of the Global Declaration on Parkinson's disease today and celebration of World Parkinson's Day 2010 will signify the beginning of a better tomorrow for the Malaysian Parkinson's community," he said after signing the declaration, here, Sunday night.
Also present were the CEO of Yayasan Budi Penyayang Datuk Lela Mohd Ali, expert on Parkinson's brain surgery and consultant neurosurgeon Prof Tipu Aziz and Negeri Sembilan Parkinson's Society president Gharizah Hashim.
Liow said, with the signing of the declaration, Malaysia had now joined 14 other countries such as Australia, India, Canada, Switzerland and the United States which had signed the declaration.
The declaration calls on global leaders and healthcare providers to take strong and decisive action in implementing effective management of strategies to enable patients to live a better life.
Liow in his speech said patients in the country had access to appropriate care and treatment at both government and private hospitals.
"Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that mainly affects elderly people. It leads to slowness of movement, uncontrollable trembling of the hands and body stiffness.
"There is presently no treatment that can either cure or slow down the progression of Parkinson's disease and patients have to endure physical and mental disabilities for their entire live," he said.
At a press conference later, Liow said it was estimated that 15,000 to 20,000 Malaysians suffered from Parkinson's disease.
He said the figure was expected to rise to 25,000 to 30,000 by 2020 and at least 1,500 new cases occurred each year.
"In terms of specialist manpower, the currently proposed norm for Malaysia is one neurologist for every 250,000 people.
"With an estimated population of 28 million in 2009, we need 112 neurologists. But presently we have only 52 in the country," he said.
-- BERNAMA
22-year-old with growth disability and hypertension can’t get aid
Monday April 12, 2010
22-year-old with growth disability and hypertension can’t get aid
SEREMBAN: Twenty-two-year-old S. Avinesh Singh’s looks belie his age.
Suffering from growth disorder, the youth with Russell-Silver Syndrome barely weighs 25kg and is less than a metre tall.
In addition to being both speech and hearing impaired, Avinesh, who is born with only one kidney, has hypertension and had undergone several surgeries since birth.
SEREMBAN: Twenty-two-year-old S. Avinesh Singh’s looks belie his age.
Suffering from growth disorder, the youth with Russell-Silver Syndrome barely weighs 25kg and is less than a metre tall.
In addition to being both speech and hearing impaired, Avinesh, who is born with only one kidney, has hypertension and had undergone several surgeries since birth.
Seeking help: Arumugam carrying Avinesh with Premjit beside him.And, despite being inflicted with these ailments, he has been denied aid by the state Welfare Department.
“I was told that they would look into my son’s appeal but nothing positive came out of it,” said single mother J. Premjit Kaur, 53, who suffers from asthma and psychiatric problems.
Premjit’s sister, Nirmal Kaur, 49, said their siblings had got together to provide help to the family for the time being.
“I was shocked when a department officer told me that since Premjit was already getting RM100 in aid, her son was not eligible,” she said, adding that she first submitted an application for Avinesh in 2004.
Her nephew, she said, was also required to go to Universiti Malaya Medical Centre regularly for check-ups.
“Both mother and son are in genuine need of aid,” added Nirmal.
Rahang assemblyman K. Arumugam said the department should have a standard set of rules when it came to approving aid.
“I was told that the department will give RM300 to a disabled person, who is gainfully employed and earning RM1,000 and above. Those earning less will get RM200.
“But what about people who are unable to work at all?” he asked
Saturday, 10 April 2010
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
ILTC & PETPOSITIVE MEETING WITH JKMM
A COUPLE WEEKS AGO ILTC & PETPOSITIVE HAD SERIOUS DISCUSSION OVER THE ISSUE OF JKM ALLOWANCE FORFEITED AFTER 21 DAYS AT BANK SIMPANAN NASIONAL
For your infomation, the payment procedure adopted by the Department is in line with Treasury Instruction that all monthly payments must be completed within 21 days. This financial procedure ensures accountability of public funds said by Datuk Meme Zainal Rashid Director General JKMM.
The issue was raised out by Mr. Anthony Stanislaus.
Who are unable to collect their welfare aid from the bank because of old age and disability. In such cases, they can appoint a permanent representative to collect the money on their behalf. 
In cases where the welfare payment is not claimed within 21 days and refunded due to unavoidable reasons such as sickness and hospitalisation, the recipient can informed the JKM Department and arrears payment can be made.
JKM Wilayah senior officers made a claim that, they will come back to us within 3 months better solution.
For your infomation, the payment procedure adopted by the Department is in line with Treasury Instruction that all monthly payments must be completed within 21 days. This financial procedure ensures accountability of public funds said by Datuk Meme Zainal Rashid Director General JKMM.The issue was raised out by Mr. Anthony Stanislaus. Who are unable to collect their welfare aid from the bank because of old age and disability. In such cases, they can appoint a permanent representative to collect the money on their behalf. In cases where the welfare payment is not claimed within 21 days and refunded due to unavoidable reasons such as sickness and hospitalisation, the recipient can informed the JKM Department and arrears payment can be made. During the meeting, we had strongly rejected and demand to change the procedure in the regulation.
JKM Wilayah senior officers made a claim that, they will come back to us within 3 months better solution.
Lions Club of Kuala Lumpur Central 14th Chess Competition for the Disabled
NOTE: Please Note, if any of disabled person is interested to participate in the 14th Chess Competition for the Disabled - kindly contact Lion Lim Yee Chiang, Organising Chairman at 012-379 7486.
Sunday, 4 April 2010
Friday, 2 April 2010
Courtesy from PETPOSITIVE
Courtesy from PETPOSITIVE
Congratulations, meanwhile, are in order to Independent Living and Training Centre (ILTC) members Francis Siva and Gurdip Kaur for getting themselves into the executive committee of the Malaysian Spinal Injuries Association (MASIA) last Sunday.
Serving as ILTC president and secretary in their own Nongovernmental organisation respectively, both Siva and Gurdip a.k.a Rina were elected as committee members at MASIA's 13th Annual General Meeting in Bandar Baru Sentul in Kuala Lumpur.
More than 50 members gathered at the event with bright hopes of rejuvenating the once-popular disability NGO.
Quite surprisingly, the AGM unearthed reports of mismanagement and misuse of funds by previous two senior executive committee members.
A resolution was passed by the Sunday meeting for an investigation to be carried out on the duo as soon as possible and be followed up by a police report if the allegations are found to be true.
On Tuesday, the ILTC was invited to a top working committee meeting of disabled activists with the Ministry of Transport (MOT).
Speaking to PET+BLOGSPOT recently, Siva commented: "I was thrilled to be invited to this event as it gives us an opportunity to put forward our views in an official way so that action will be taken as swiftly as possible in the area of public transportation for the handicapped in our country."
A follow-up access audit exercise to check out the wheelchair-friendly facilities at the KLIA and LCCT airports in Sepang is expected to be held sometime next week.
Tuesday's meeting with the disabled was held at the headquarters of the MOT in Putrajaya.
Congratulations, meanwhile, are in order to Independent Living and Training Centre (ILTC) members Francis Siva and Gurdip Kaur for getting themselves into the executive committee of the Malaysian Spinal Injuries Association (MASIA) last Sunday.Serving as ILTC president and secretary in their own Nongovernmental organisation respectively, both Siva and Gurdip a.k.a Rina were elected as committee members at MASIA's 13th Annual General Meeting in Bandar Baru Sentul in Kuala Lumpur.
More than 50 members gathered at the event with bright hopes of rejuvenating the once-popular disability NGO.
Quite surprisingly, the AGM unearthed reports of mismanagement and misuse of funds by previous two senior executive committee members.
A resolution was passed by the Sunday meeting for an investigation to be carried out on the duo as soon as possible and be followed up by a police report if the allegations are found to be true.
On Tuesday, the ILTC was invited to a top working committee meeting of disabled activists with the Ministry of Transport (MOT).
Speaking to PET+BLOGSPOT recently, Siva commented: "I was thrilled to be invited to this event as it gives us an opportunity to put forward our views in an official way so that action will be taken as swiftly as possible in the area of public transportation for the handicapped in our country."
A follow-up access audit exercise to check out the wheelchair-friendly facilities at the KLIA and LCCT airports in Sepang is expected to be held sometime next week.
Tuesday's meeting with the disabled was held at the headquarters of the MOT in Putrajaya.
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Towards a disabled-friendly city - malaysiakini
Towards a disabled-friendly city
MALAYSIAKINI REPORT by Vasughi Supramanian
MALAYSIAKINI REPORT by Vasughi Supramanian
17 March 2010
Finally at least one local administration in the country has woken up to the fact that the disabled need special attention so they can move around urban centres without any hassle and not just on paper. 
Petaling Jaya City Council has decided to make the necessary changes in the city to create a disabled-friendly environment.
"Nothing will change if the local council members don't go down to the field," said Petaling Jaya councillor Anthony Thanasayan from his wheelchair. 
He urged the Selangor state government to look into disabled issues seriously as more join the disabled ranks, either through disease or accidents. 
"The simple reason why nothing is being done to increase the facilities available for the disabled is simply because they are not the ones on a wheelchair," he added.
To that end, the city council has formed a special committee for the planning and execution of a disabled-friendly city.
Thanasayan who is also the committee president said: "We will adopt four main strategies which are to upgrade staff expertise on disabled-friendly facilities, implementation of barrier-free city projects in selected locations, renovation programmes for the existing buildings and the monitoring of the social development programs." 
PJ City Council planning and development unit director Sharipah Marhaini Syed Ali on her part said that presently PJS5, PJS6 and Section 52 are being developed as disabled-friendly areas.
"We would also make Section 13, which is under development, a convenient place for the disabled. Apart from that, all the existing and future developments in Petaling Jaya would strictly go through the Uniform Buildings by-law," she added.
Speaking to about 15 media representatives after the special meeting with 50 local council members yesterday, Sharipah said the council has come up with a specially-designed pamphlet for the convenience of the disabled.
500 printed pamphlets will be distributed to the disabled through the welfare department and the city council.
She added that the pamphlet contains information on barrier-free places in Petaling Jaya such as pedestrian walkaways in section 52, The Curve, Ikea, Ikano Power Centre, and SS2.
our special ones
OUR SPECIAL ONES23rd - 25th April 2010
Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
Level 3, Hall 3, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
OUR SPECIAL ONES will be organized and presented by D’ Organiser (M) Sdn Bhd with one objective to promote an understanding of disability issues and to create public awareness by bringing forward the difficulties encountered by our special ones together bringing in the latest technology of products and aids.
OUR SPECIAL ONES will bring together all with Development Disability (eg. Autism, Down Syndrome), Mobility and Physical Impairments, Spinal Cord Disability, Brain Disability, Vision Disability, Hearing Disability, Cognitive or Learning Disabilities, Mental Disabilities and Psychological Disorders.
OUR SPECIAL ONES will bring in international as well as local exhibitors and associations to showcase their products and services offering practical solutions to aid and improve an independent lifestyle of the disabled.
OUR SPECIAL ONES will also be supported by various Organisations and Governmental Bodies and various sponsors to bring OUR SPECIAL ONES to another level which in return will create OUR SPECIAL ONES to be an annual event.
OUR SPECIAL ONES will be targeted at the general visitors, locally, regionally and internationally. This will be a great unity among our families of Malaysia as 1Malaysia to join hands and allow OUR SPECIAL ONES to appreciate and experience meaning of acceptance and also to help them face different types of barriers from participation in school, adapting to work life as well as social activities.
Our special Ones will be an eye opener for everyone, as the event will be first of its kind and this has never been done within Malaysia or around the region.
“Through education and increased public awareness, we can foster understanding, acceptance and appreciation with autism” Dr. Richard Burton, the Health and Human Services Director
Our Special Thanks for Your Support for
OUR SPECIAL ONES
Monday, 29 March 2010
Present A Paper At Community Hall In Section 3, Taman Medan.
Recently, on 21 March 2010, I had an opportunities to share My personal experience about my life story - A Little Background on my Present Career - a half-day forum on how to be more effective in their roles at at community hall in Section 3, Taman Medan.
This forum organised by Taman Medan assemblywoman Haniza Talha. 
My intention with present this paper was to reflect on my personal experiences, my family support, how I was motivated and the challenges facing as a disabled person in Malaysia.
This forum organised by Taman Medan assemblywoman Haniza Talha. My intention with present this paper was to reflect on my personal experiences, my family support, how I was motivated and the challenges facing as a disabled person in Malaysia.
Changes for the better
Thursday March 25, 2010
Changes for the better
The needs of the disabled and their caregivers are finally receiving some attention.
TWO events with ramifications for people with disabilities took place last week.
The first happened in a community hall in Section 3, Petaling Jaya, where a group of nearly a hundred – mostly parents and caregivers of the handicapped – attended a half-day forum on how to be more effective in their roles.
It was part of a community-based rehabilitation exercise organised by Taman Medan assemblywoman Haniza Talha.
This workshop was special for several reasons. First, it was targeted at parents and caregivers of disabled persons. The pillar of strength for the disabled, this group has been largely invisible to the public, the media and the Government.
Not enough attention is being given to those who endure hardship in raising a handicapped child. Quite a few have to cope on their own with two or even three disabled family members.
Before the event began, I went around the hall and spoke to some of the parents.
Blind trust: The blind are easy targets for crooks. It is difficult for them to distinguish between a genuine law enforcement officer and a con man.
I was shocked to discover that they had little support or information on how to bring up their disabled kids even though they had access to specialists and lived in a vibrant city like Petaling Jaya.
Clearly those involved in rehabilitation medicine need to change their present method of treatment in hospitals and find an effective way to reach their patients in their own homes, like what is being done in outreach programmes in many countries.
I was especially delighted when I learned that Haniza was planning to set up a support group for poor parents in her constituency so that they could come together and share their resources.
The speakers at the forum were disabled persons with various handicaps.
A tetraplegic shared how he overcame depression and suicidal thoughts after he became handicapped following a road accident.
He spoke about how his mother eventually changed her negative perception when she saw him helping other people in a similar situation.
Another highlight was a presentation by a rehabilitation doctor who showed slides of aids available to the handicapped in Malaysia, in the form of special wheelchairs and shower equipment.
Many of the participants were seeing such things for the first time.
They told me later that they were greatly encouraged by the disabled role models who spoke about their experiences.
Meanwhile, disabled Malaysians who are worried about personal safety will soon have a reason to smile, following a special meeting between representatives of the disabled and the police force.
About 30 people – 10 of whom were top brass from the police force while the rest represented people with disabilities – met at the Jalan Travers police station in Kuala Lumpur last Wednesday.
Arranged by the National Welfare Department, the meeting was a follow-up to the one held in October last year. I wasn’t at the meeting but several physically-disabled activists who were present told me that it was very promising.
The police force was once again briefed on the problems faced by the disabled community in matters related to crime and protection.
These included the difficulty the blind have in distinguishing between a law enforcement officer and a crook pretending to be one.
One disabled woman related how she was robbed in broad daylight at a centre for the disabled, by machete-wielding assailants. She was in a state of shock and called the police, only to be told to “come over to the station to make a report”.
In a recent incident, a middle-aged man in a wheelchair was kicked by an assailant in public. Charges have yet to be filed against the offender.
The issue of wheelchair accessibility was also raised. Those who came in wheelchairs found the ramps in the newly-built police station, to be too steep. They couldn’t wheel themselves up without assistance. The ramp was also partially blocked by a flower pot and a signboard stand.
The lifts had no Braille buttons and no voice activation. The so-called handicapped-friendly toilet had hardly any room for manoeuvring. The grab bars were all fitted wrongly and the toilet did not have sliding doors.
As for the car parks, they were too far from the entrance. Disabled visitors are forced to negotiate oncoming traffic to get to the building which is located across the disabled parking lot.
The police promised to look into the complaints straight away.
Changes for the better
The needs of the disabled and their caregivers are finally receiving some attention.TWO events with ramifications for people with disabilities took place last week.
The first happened in a community hall in Section 3, Petaling Jaya, where a group of nearly a hundred – mostly parents and caregivers of the handicapped – attended a half-day forum on how to be more effective in their roles.
It was part of a community-based rehabilitation exercise organised by Taman Medan assemblywoman Haniza Talha.
This workshop was special for several reasons. First, it was targeted at parents and caregivers of disabled persons. The pillar of strength for the disabled, this group has been largely invisible to the public, the media and the Government.
Not enough attention is being given to those who endure hardship in raising a handicapped child. Quite a few have to cope on their own with two or even three disabled family members.
Before the event began, I went around the hall and spoke to some of the parents.
Blind trust: The blind are easy targets for crooks. It is difficult for them to distinguish between a genuine law enforcement officer and a con man.I was shocked to discover that they had little support or information on how to bring up their disabled kids even though they had access to specialists and lived in a vibrant city like Petaling Jaya.
Clearly those involved in rehabilitation medicine need to change their present method of treatment in hospitals and find an effective way to reach their patients in their own homes, like what is being done in outreach programmes in many countries.
I was especially delighted when I learned that Haniza was planning to set up a support group for poor parents in her constituency so that they could come together and share their resources.
The speakers at the forum were disabled persons with various handicaps.
A tetraplegic shared how he overcame depression and suicidal thoughts after he became handicapped following a road accident.
He spoke about how his mother eventually changed her negative perception when she saw him helping other people in a similar situation.
Another highlight was a presentation by a rehabilitation doctor who showed slides of aids available to the handicapped in Malaysia, in the form of special wheelchairs and shower equipment.
Many of the participants were seeing such things for the first time.
They told me later that they were greatly encouraged by the disabled role models who spoke about their experiences.
Meanwhile, disabled Malaysians who are worried about personal safety will soon have a reason to smile, following a special meeting between representatives of the disabled and the police force.
About 30 people – 10 of whom were top brass from the police force while the rest represented people with disabilities – met at the Jalan Travers police station in Kuala Lumpur last Wednesday.
Arranged by the National Welfare Department, the meeting was a follow-up to the one held in October last year. I wasn’t at the meeting but several physically-disabled activists who were present told me that it was very promising.
The police force was once again briefed on the problems faced by the disabled community in matters related to crime and protection.
These included the difficulty the blind have in distinguishing between a law enforcement officer and a crook pretending to be one.
One disabled woman related how she was robbed in broad daylight at a centre for the disabled, by machete-wielding assailants. She was in a state of shock and called the police, only to be told to “come over to the station to make a report”.
In a recent incident, a middle-aged man in a wheelchair was kicked by an assailant in public. Charges have yet to be filed against the offender.
The issue of wheelchair accessibility was also raised. Those who came in wheelchairs found the ramps in the newly-built police station, to be too steep. They couldn’t wheel themselves up without assistance. The ramp was also partially blocked by a flower pot and a signboard stand.
The lifts had no Braille buttons and no voice activation. The so-called handicapped-friendly toilet had hardly any room for manoeuvring. The grab bars were all fitted wrongly and the toilet did not have sliding doors.
As for the car parks, they were too far from the entrance. Disabled visitors are forced to negotiate oncoming traffic to get to the building which is located across the disabled parking lot.
The police promised to look into the complaints straight away.
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