Disasters can affect anyone, but people with disabilities often face unique and overlooked challenges. Whether natural disasters, fires, or public health emergencies, inadequate planning can put people with disabilities at higher risk. Emergency preparedness must consider mobility, sensory, and cognitive needs to ensure everyone can stay safe. Barriers Faced by People With Disabilities Physical Accessibility...

Disability affects people in many ways, but the impact is often compounded by other factors such as gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status, or age. Understanding these overlapping challenges is crucial for creating inclusive policies and services. Intersectionality recognizes that people with disabilities do not experience barriers in isolation; their experiences are shaped by multiple aspects of...

The media has an undoubtedly powerful role in shaping public perception. For people with disabilities, representation in film, television, advertising, and news can influence social inclusion and self-image. While awareness has increased, meaningful representation remains limited and often stereotypical. Current Challenges Underrepresentation People with disabilities are still rarely featured as main characters or experts. When...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming technology and everyday services. For people with disabilities, AI has the potential to make life easier, but it also introduces new challenges. AI can improve accessibility, but if it is not designed inclusively, it may create new barriers or reinforce existing inequalities. How AI Supports Accessibility Personalized Assistance AI-powered tools...

Living with a disability in Malaysia often brings hidden expenses that many people do not see. These costs are not just medical or one‑time. They appear in everyday needs, design gaps, and public services that are hard to use. Together, these create a heavier financial burden for people with disabilities. Why the Cost Is Higher...

Online shopping in Malaysia has grown rapidly, giving people convenience, speed and access to products they cannot always find in physical stores. Yet many Malaysians with disabilities still struggle to use e-commerce platforms comfortably. Accessibility is improving, but it is not improving fast enough. The result is that many users with disabilities face avoidable barriers...