Para swimmer Fraidden Dawan often misses the traditional food from his Dayak community, as it is quite hard to get in Kuala Lumpur. However, his craving for home-cooked delicacies may be the only thing that differentiates as we celebrate Malaysia Day today.

Hadeel Ayoub slips a black glove onto her hand before beginning the swish of sign language that is meaningless to the untrained observer. Then she pushes a button on her wrist, and a small speaker relays the message drawn in the air: “Let’s Dance!”

Nearly 13% of the American population has a disability, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest findings. Speaking personally, I have a 20-year-old son with special needs who would be positively impacted by more acceptance and tolerance, and who I believe brings hidden talents and gifts to the table that should not be ignored.

The determination shown by a disabled person to start kuih bakul or nian gao and mooncake business turned viral on social sites last year and became an instant inspiration to Malaysians. The perseverance of Haziqah Nurulhuda Harun in producing delicious halal kuih bakul and mooncakes won her the Tokoh Orang Kurang Upaya (OKU) (Woman) award at the Maal Hijrah 1440/2018 Terengganu celebration.

In conjunction with Malaysia Day, a 35-year-old disabled will be making an attempt to get into the Malaysian Book of Records (MBR) for the longest distance ‘single-handed’ motorcycle ride. A. Santana Dass, who is a person with disabilities (OKU), will attempt to travel a minimum distance of 5,922km from Penang to Thailand, Myanmar and Singapore for 14 days by himself with his left hand on a modified Yamaha R25 on Sunday.

He may not be singled out as “Man of the Match” but Sunny Shalesh certainly scored big when he made it his goal in life to be a disability football coach. The 48-year-old’s passion for the disabled community was shaped by his relationship with his younger brother, who was physically and mentally challenged.

A group of more than 500 children with special needs have earned themselves a place in the Malaysia Book of Records in an art exhibition held here in Johor Bahru.

One year after being hailed as national heroes, the para-athletes who won gold medals for the country are now struggling to find money to pay for the official attire during the opening of the Asian Para Games in Jakarta. With just a month to go before the Games, the athletes are hoping they would get their clothes before Oct 6.

An internationally renowned differently-abled dance group from India, ‘Miracle on Wheels’ stunned the audience when they performed at Dewan Sri Mutiara, Politeknik Seberang Prai near Bukit Mertajam.

The word “merdeka” means being independent, which is the wish of a special group from the Beautiful Gates Foundation for the Disabled. Some 10 disabled participants and 11 of their helpers from the foundation will take part in the #AnakAnakMalaysia Walk.