Operating a business with a permanent disability in a highly competitive and changing environment is not an easy task. The Malaysian Indian Network of Entrepreneurs (1MINE) views the struggle and challenges of these entrepreneurs are far more demanding and yet, they are the ones who receive least amount of recognition. In celebrating and commending the efforts made by these physically-challenged entrepreneurs, IMINE is organising a gala event entitled ‘Awarding the Differently-Abled Entrepreneurs 2018’ on October 13, 2018 at the Civic Hall in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Eight years ago Eric Ling Tian Fu was enjoying a good job and his life seemed almost perfect. However, a traffic accident changed everything.

There was no shortage of inspiration from the 99 intellectually disabled athletes who participated in the Special Olympics Unified Bowling Tournament with their 33 non-intellectually disabled teammates.

A man in east China who lost part of a leg in an accident is working as a food courier to pay for a prosthetic replacement, local media reported. Wang Jiansheng has been delivering meals in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, for the past two years.

Visability 93 has released an icon font to inspire the design community to invent a universal symbol that represents all people with disabilities, visible or invisible – not just wheelchair users. The font was released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the International Symbol of Access (ISA).

The appointment of a half-paralysed woman to the Seremban Municipal Council (MPS) is a major recognition for the disabled community. Wong Soo Pin, 48, of Kampung Baru Mambau said she would do her best to serve the community, especially disabled individuals who needed attention and assistance.

The new Kota Kinabalu courthouse is expected to provide improved comfort and accessibility to the disabled people (OKU). Sabah court director Egusra Ali said the five-storey court complex is equipped with wheelchair ramps and disabled carparks compared to the current courthouse.

Sebuah gedung peruncit fesyen mampu milik, Primark menerima beratus-ratus komen positif dan pujian berhubung kempen terbaharunya yang memaparkan seorang model berstatus orang kelainan upaya (OKU).

Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has assured that the welfare of the disabled people will continue to be protected, through various community-based programmes and services. She said this was apparent with the setting up of hundreds of community-based rehabilitation centres across the nation.