Living With Disability

It’s important to educate ourselves on disabilities and learn about the perspectives of PWDs. But if reading doesn’t work for you, there’s another alternative to text. Why not try podcasts? Podcasts are delivered in audio (or sometimes audiovisual) episodes that can inform and entertain listeners. You can subscribe to a podcast and follow along with...

Epilepsy can still feel like a mysterious disorder, even today. However, we now know more about how seizures are triggered in the brain, or what triggers them. Scientists are working on new treatments and technology to help patients with epilepsy treat, monitor and manage their seizures for a safer and healthier life. Stereotactic electroencephalography/sEEG and...

Mobility aids like canes, crutches, walking frames and wheelchairs help you retain or regain the ability to move around without adding extra stress to your body. But because they are highly visible, they can also become a source of questions, embarrassment or shame. Using mobility aids doesn’t have to be stressful or upsetting. Here are...

Cooking at home can save money and help you take control of your own diet. While pre-packaged foods and fast foods are convenient, they can also contain a lot of fat, sugar and salt. Some packaged foods are also not as nutritious as fresh food. Even if you don’t have the energy to cook every...

Proper nutrition is key to a healthy body, for everyone. However, PWDs may have certain special considerations when it comes to eating the right kinds of food. There are several factors that may affect your ability to get the proper kinds of food and nutrition your body needs: lack of access to fresh ingredients difficulty...

Looking for jobs can be difficult enough even before considering your disability. A PWD might have problems with travelling to interviews dealing with face-to-face interviews dealing with job tests finding a workplace that is disability-friendly Job searching online can make it easier to find and interview for jobs. Online searches can give you more control...

As a uniquely vulnerable part of the population, it’s critical for PWDs to be prepared for natural disasters. Recent floods across Malaysia have proved that even “safe” areas like major cities can be affected. Here are our tips on how to prepare for a disaster, and how to keep yourself safe during such disasters. At...