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Champs with new hopes, new goals

Champs with new hopes, new goals

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.

September 16, 2018

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Talking gloves, tactile windows: new tech helps the disabled

Talking gloves, tactile windows: new tech helps the disabled

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!”

September 14, 2018

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Why You Should Hire Someone With A Disability

Why You Should Hire Someone With A Disability

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.

September 14, 2018

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Disabled woman’s determination recognised

Disabled woman’s determination recognised

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.

September 14, 2018

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Crash survivor to embark on record-setting ride

Crash survivor to embark on record-setting ride

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.

September 13, 2018

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Shalesh scores big with the disabled

Shalesh scores big with the disabled

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.

September 10, 2018

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Special needs children set record with unique art form

Special needs children set record with unique art form

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.

September 10, 2018

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No new clothes for medallists

No new clothes for medallists

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.

September 6, 2018

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Turning disability into dance

Turning disability into dance

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.

September 5, 2018

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Disabled participants all excited

Disabled participants all excited

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.

August 30, 2018

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