Accessibility

Being disabled is no hindrance for Farah Nadhirah Kordy to travel solo, reported Harian Metro. Farah, who is mute and deaf, has visited more than 10 countries and funded her trips as a fashion designer in Kuala Lumpur.

Elderly and disabled pilgrims here in the Holy Land get one-on-one attention and assistance during the crucial Masyair phase of the haj through Tabung Haji’s (TH) Elderly Pilgrims Programme. Tabung Haji (TH) counselling manager Rashidah Ahmad said 50 pilgrims have been selected for the programme, which is in its 14th year.

Disability is not a barrier. Ask Nor Zaidah Ab Rahman and Fakri Raimi Razak, two Malaysians who have become successful entrepreneurs. They became financially-independent, thanks to guidance under Maybank Foundation’s Reach Independence and Sustainable Entrepreneurship (R.I.S.E) programme.

A lawsuit is seeking to force American airlines to make big changes in order to better accommodate travelers with disabilities.

The suit filed this month against the U.S. Department of Transportation accuses the agency of unlawfully delaying rules aimed at adding accessible restrooms to single-aisle airliners.

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.

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 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.