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Dinie was pursuing his syariah law studies while Khai, who made the dean’s list twice, was studying for a diploma in actuarial science at UiTM. But fate offered them a cruel twist and both got their dreams derailed after losing their eyesight.

The annual Mount Kinabalu climb by non-governmental group Coalition Duchenne is back. The expedition, scheduled to take place from July 21 to 23, will see scientists, doctors and families of patients taking part.

Kopex continues down the narrow path, using his cane to guide him. He has been doing this every day for years, and knows the trail perfectly in his mind – every bend, every stream, every muddy patch, every wooden bridge, every stone.

Some disabled rights advocates are speaking out against an emerging trend of restaurants and other companies phasing out the use of plastic straws with drink orders, arguing that the alternatives can be inadequate for customers with various disabilities.

Sixteen years after Emmanuel Ibeawuchi lost a leg in a road accident, his dream of playing soccer in a World Cup is about to become a reality.

Tugas sebagai malim gunung kepada individu normal mungkin biasa, namun apabila ditugaskan menjadi pemandu arah kepada golongan pekak dan bisu, ia satu cabaran yang berbeza.

If you move around in Kuala Lumpur using public transportation, ask yourself this — how many times have you noticed a disabled person on wheelchair facing difficulties getting into a packed train during peak hours?

MEMBERS of the disabled commu­nity should not be discriminated against and be offered employment opportunities like able-bodied people.

There’s a call for New Zealand to introduce a disabled “companion card” scheme similar to those run overseas. In Australia, such a programme gives discounted and free tickets to the companion escorting a registered disabled person to an event.

One in four New Zealanders have a disability and for many of them a plastic straw helps hydrate or feed themselves as well as giving them independence.