Living With Disability

The road to starting and running a business is rarely straightforward, and is perhaps even more complicated for PWDs. From financial limitations to societal attitudes, the challenges can seem daunting, but with the right strategies, aspiring entrepreneurs with disabilities can not only overcome these barriers but often excel, creating inclusive businesses that inspire others. Of...

Parenthood is a complex journey for anyone, but for individuals with disabilities, it can present a unique set of challenges. Whether physical, sensory, or cognitive, disabilities can affect how parents care for their children and interact with societal expectations. This article explores the challenges parents with disabilities face when raising children or pursuing parenthood. Physical...

Penang is a popular travel destination in Malaysia, known for its rich culture, history, and culinary delights. Fortunately, several attractions in Penang are wheelchair-accessible, making it easier for people with mobility challenges to explore the island's wonders. Here are five notable wheelchair-friendly sites. 1. Penang Hill Penang Hill offers spectacular views and a cool retreat...

Supporting people with disabilities (PWDs) shouldn’t be tricky or uncomfortable. In fact, being accommodating toward PWDs should be like accommodating anyone else, yet you might worry if your support comes across as truly helpful or unintentionally patronizing. If you’re burdened by such concerns, here are 5 ways to be an ally to PWDs without creating...

Given how fast-paced and competitive the corporate world is, where efficiency and productivity are considered indispensable values, companies everywhere are always looking for methods to push them ahead of their competition. Interestingly, there’s one effective method, but it doesn’t lie in cutting-edge technology, following market trends, or changing business strategies. Instead, some business owners and...

Perhaps unsurprisingly, non-communicable diseases (NCD) — namely long-term health conditions that are not caused by acute infection — tend to affect PWDs at a disproportionately higher rate compared to abled individuals. This is a significant concern, given that such vulnerabilities in health can worsen the unique challenges that PWDs tend to face. In a bid...

Access to affordable, healthy food – regardless of cultural, social and economic status – is of tantamount importance for the wellbeing of any society. Yet access to this basic need — in other words, having food security — is unequal across different demographics. PWDs in particular have a significantly greater likelihood of suffering from food...

A child’s potential learning disabilities should never be ignored. Negligence or lack of treatment in this regard can compromise a child’s well-being, whether it be socially, emotionally or intellectually. It’s estimated that approximately 10% of all Malaysians have some form of learning disability, with a third of that percentage being children younger than 15 years...

It’s easy to assume a lot of different aspects about the legally deaf that simply aren't true. While these misconceptions may appear harmless at face value, such ideas can be very harmful toward fostering greater respect and understanding toward this community. Here are some misconceptions about hearing-impaired individuals, and what the facts actually are: Deaf...

Ever been asked for directions by a visually impaired individual and you struggled to answer with their physical challenges in mind? That’s perfectly fine. With a little know-how, you’ll very quickly be able to navigate similar circumstances with both tact and efficiency. Assisting the legally blind merits a huge thumbs up, and here are some...