The Batu Caves temple is almost inaccessible to the disabled

04-02-2024

The Batu Caves temple is almost inaccessible to the disabled because little consideration was given to include disabled-friendly features.

In 2012, the Batu Caves temple grounds, which underwent a RM3.1 million renovation to turn the holy site into a thriving tourism hub, is not disabled-friendly.

They have now is a ramp which was built to provide access to the toilet. Unfortunately, the ramp is too steep and could pose a danger to us. Even the current toilets for the disabled were not designed according to proper specification.

A ramp that is too steep poses a risk for the wheelchair user, as it can be difficult to travel upward and could result in slipping backward.

According to ILTC Malaysia, the temple management had failed on providing disabled- friendly facilities toilets and etc.

Because of that, many disabled Hindu devotees are unable to visit Batu Caves.

We would like to request and make suggestions to the Batu Caves management urgently need to provide the proper facilities on toilets and car parks for the disabled.

We want our Batu Caves to become more disabled-friendly.

A day study outing trip to Melaka

ILTC Malaysia Flash News

With careful planning, research and challenging journey, a day study outing trip was successfully held on 20th January 2024 with a fun and fulfilling experience for those with disabilities.

it was an enjoyable outing and and Study tours for the 20 disabled members of the Independent Living Centre, Rawang, Selangor and 25 Students of the elc International School, Jalan Sierramas Barat, Sierramas, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor.

The main purpose of the visits is for educating the elc students in understanding the people with disabilities in the Malaysia continue to experience challenges of accessibility in many aspects of their lives especially for those on Wheelchairs.

ILC Rawang would like sincerely to thank the good Samaritan students of the elc international school for render their kind-hearted support in assisting people in wheelchairs without a selfless act during the Melaka trip. We (disabled people) have enjoyed our visit to the Melaka.

We pray for all the students and teacher’s god bless for their sacrifices………..

Cheers

G. Francis Siva

President

Persatuan San Bao Gong – Charity Dinner 01-01-2024

On behalf of all members, I express our sincere thanks and appreciation to Persatuan San Bao Gong for your kind contributions kind of cash, 10 Unit Wheelchairs and 25 packets of Rice towards Independent Living & Training Centre Malaysia.

We had a great time and thank you for having us. We loved the dinner. ... That was a delicious meal. It was a very satisfying meal.

We do appreciate your noble gesture to help our organization. We appreciate the promptness from Persatuan San Bao Gong.

பரிதாபம் வேண்டாம் ; தக்க உதவிகள் கிடைத்தாலே போதும் என்கின்றனர், மாற்றுத்திறனாளிகள். #astroseithigal #astroulagam

Taylor’s University Law School - Request for Interview Session - Taylor's University Law School Advocacy Paper.

On 23-10-2023 Three student (Harith Helmi, Danish & Andrew) from Taylor’s University Law School drop to ILTC Malaysia and request for Interview Session - Taylor's University Law School Advocacy Paper. Their tasked with an advocacy paper project focusing on the rights and well-being of the disabled persons community in Malaysia,

 

We had an opportunity to shared various aspects related to disability rights, inclusions, and challenges faced within the scope of governmental provisions and also the organisation in itself. We believe that our expertise will significantly contribute to the depth and quality of our research, to better understand the issues at hand.