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.

The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has played a pivotal role in getting workers with disabilities employed, sometimes in the same job. From January 2007 to July 31 this year, 25, 891 workers with disabilities went through Socso’s Return to Work (RTW) programme and reported for duty.

The Rotary Club Of Bukit Bintang conducted a service project by contributing funds to the Bodhi Homecare Centre Cheras in conjunction with its 29th Presidential and Board Installation. The club, the biggest in its district, also donated essentials and food items to the 30-year-old centre for the homeless, less fortunate children and the disabled.