Accessibility

Srin Madipalli has traveled the world in his wheelchair. Now, as head of Airbnb’s accessibility efforts, he wants to help many others do the same.

This new chain of coffee shops in Paris is almost entirely run by people with learning disabilities.

The Selangor and Federal Territory Association for the Mentally Handicapped (SAMH), also known as Wisma Harapan, is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) set up by a group of concerned parents and voluntary workers under the Rotary Club of Klang and Port Swettenham.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has found that one child in 160 has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Of those who were diagnosed, around 50% also have an intellectual disability.

I feel sad when I see parking bays for disabled people, or OKU (orang kurang upaya) in Malaysian terminology, being taken up by non-disabled drivers whose vehicles do not have the OKU stickers issued by the local municipal council.

ABOUT 700 people gathered at Stadium Juara in Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, for some Zumba fun while contributing to a good cause. The event titled “United We Dance” was organised by the Rotary Club of Bandar Sunway for its flagship “Leg for Legless” project that gives away free prosthetics to needy recipients.

Kesukaran Josep Esteba untuk mengakses maklumat mengenai bandar-bandar yang dilawati mendorong dirinya untuk menghasilkan aplikasi Mapp4all untuk memudahkan orang kelainan upaya (OKU) sepertinya.

Persons with disabilities will be given priority to vote if they have their disabled person’s card with them. Election Academy deputy director (Academic) Norlinah Jamman said this was part of the Election Commission’s (EC) efforts to ensure a smooth voting process.

Instead of using a wheelchair a 15-year-old special education student has opted for a skateboard because it gives him more freedom. Luke Murvelle of SMK Tansau said it was easier to move around with a skateboard as he did not have to depend on others.

Single father of two, Yong Yek Ming – formerly an engineer who ran a successful IT and telecommunications business – dropped everything in 2004 to be the caretaker of his sons who both have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).