In 2008, I hosted a dialogue with friends with disabilities or Orang Kurang Upaya (OKU) in DUN Subang Jaya. One of the requests made by the parents of children with special needs was to have a special toy library in Subang Jaya for these children. After a lot of planning and hard work put in… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Special needs
Launch of Toy Library
Toy Library and Resource Center for families of children with special needs What is Makasih Toy Library and Resource Center? Makasih is a support service for parents and caregivers of children with special needs in particular Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, ADD/ADHD and developmental delays. We feature a wide range of toys that encourage imaginative… Read more »
Town Hall for residents of USJ 3 ABCD, 3 and 4
I believe in having regular meetings with residents. At the recent town hall organised by my office for the residents of USJ 3, USJ 4 and USJ 3 ABCD, we had a good turnout of residents who came to dialogue with us. MPSJ councillor for USJ 2 – 15, Rajiv Rishyakaran provided updates on traffic… Read more »
Makasih Toy Library
Special announcement for the Toy Library for children with special needs: Makasih Toy Library commencing on 13 March 2010 Opening Hours: From April onwards : 1st Sat of subsequent months: 12 – 3pm Membership open to families of children with special needs – all types, no age limit (however, our current range is more appropriate… Read more »
Annual event for People With Disabilities
Recently, my office together with assistance from Sunway Pyramid and City Care put together a party for people with disabilities in my constituency. About 50 of them attended the party, each accompanied by their loved ones. In my speech, I announced the achievements made for people with disabilities in the last 12 months:- provision of… Read more »
A bond which is colour blind
I am glad the posting on The real 1Malaysia has been highlighted by Citzen Nades of the Sun today. Article below by R. Nadeswaran: WHEN I walked into the office yesterday, I had already made up my mind on what I would write in this column. While I was contemplating yet another piece on theft… Read more »
Goodbye Carol…
I received news that Carol Rasiah passed away yesterday. She was a familiar face at Angsana, USJ 1. She was an epitome of courage. She lived well and she lived a full life despite her limitations. Her last email to me was to reiterate her hope for MPSJ to provide a vehicle for OKU in… Read more »
Launch of Toy Library and Parents Resource Centre
Here are some pictures of the launch of the Toy Library and Parents Resource Centre in Subang Jaya: Children and parents at the launch Mr Lee Chee Loi (Executive Director of Malaysian Care) and Rev. Wong Fong Yang (Senior Pastor of CDPC) signing and exchanging the Memorandum of UnderstandingChildren at the play session (photo courtesy… Read more »
There is ability in disability
Together with the leaders of Beautiful Gate Foundation and Shuang Fu Disabled Independent Living Association “There is ability in disability” – these are the words penned by my political secretary Edward Ling. I find truth in that statement. Sometimes when we are weak, that’s when we are strong. I was invited to be the Guest… Read more »