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Myths about mobility aids

Myths about mobility aids

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...

April 28, 2022

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Cooking tips for PWD

Cooking tips for PWD

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...

April 14, 2022

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6 places where children and teens with disabilities can learn to code

6 places where children and teens with disabilities can learn to code

Coding isn’t just a great skill to have as an adult. Learning to code can help children and teens build technological skills explore new interests develop creative and critical thinking improve their confidence learn to cooperate and collaborate with others Children with disabilities may face problems making and keeping friends, or finding inclusive hobbies. Coding...

March 22, 2022

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Long COVID – an update

Long COVID – an update

We last talked about Long COVID or PACS in August 2021. Today, we know about 10 - 15% of people infected with COVID-19 develop lasting post-infection systems. In some places, these rates can be as high as 20 - 30% of those infected. Even those who had an asymptomatic COVID infection (without symptoms) can later...

March 15, 2022

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Eating right as a PWD

Eating right as a PWD

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...

February 23, 2022

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Make your online job search work for you

Make your online job search work for you

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...

February 10, 2022

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Preparing for disaster: protection and relief from the 2021/2022 floods

Preparing for disaster: protection and relief from the 2021/2022 floods

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...

January 20, 2022

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Video modelling for kids with autism

Video modelling for kids with autism

Children with autism may have difficulties learning social and self-help skills, including how to make friends how to care for personal hygiene (washing, bathing, brushing teeth) how to do chores how to handle transitions between different situations Video modelling is a proven method to help children with autism gain the skills they need. The techniques...

January 10, 2022

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Online learning and knowledge platforms for PWDs

Online learning and knowledge platforms for PWDs

Education doesn’t end when you leave school! It’s best to consider learning as a lifelong process of improving your skills and knowledge. But access to continued education can be difficult for PWDs. Along with the cost and time considerations, institutes of higher learning may have varying levels of accessibility and accommodations available. Online learning or...

December 30, 2021

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Learning About Boundaries: A Guide for Children with Disabilities

Learning About Boundaries: A Guide for Children with Disabilities

For children with disabilities, social interactions can be fraught. They can be subjected to unwanted, inappropriate or excessive touch and questions from other children, as well as adults around them! At the same time, if they are unaware of social norms, or cannot fully understand them, these children may also ask others inappropriate questions. They...

December 10, 2021

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