Norfirzan Mahmud’s budding athletic career was cut short when he was diagnosed with cancer. Norfizan, who was competing in field events like the javelin and shot putt, had leiomyosarcoma (LMS) cancer in his left leg when he was a teenager.

Good Vibes enables deafblind to have two-way communication with their caregivers, family and friends while Relúmĭno is a visual aid application for people with low vision.

All public higher education institutions (IPTAs) must become completely disabled-friendly within the next decade, says Dr Maszlee Malik.

The Education Minister said this was part of the guidelines for the OKU (Disabled) Inclusion in Higher Education Institutions Policy that was implemented in January.

Despite the searing hot weather, the mood was jubilant at Eco Ardence Sales Gallery in Setia Alam, Shah Alam, as participants converged for the #AnakAnak Malaysia Walk 2019.

There was exuberance in the air as differently-abled people from all walks of life gathered to show their patriotism and unity with gusto.

The ability to converse in sign language can be an advantage, according to Penang youth and sports committee chairman Soon Lip Chee. It allows one to understand and interact with those who are deaf, which is particularly useful for those in frontline jobs.

Themed “Love Your Feet, Adios Diabetes”, the annual run, organised for the fourth time by Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC), was aimed at raising awareness of diabetes and its complications.

It was heartening to see the determination and spirit displayed by visually impaired athletes while playing goalball. And unlike other sports, they played in silence during the ninth edition of the Piala Datuk Bandar national goalball championship.

Fresh air and a serene view are all it takes for the able-bodied and the disabled to connect with each other during the Penang Peace Run 2019.