Differently Abled
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The Association of Resource and Education for Autistic Children (REACh)
The Association of Resource and Education for Autistic Children, commonly known as Lions REACh, was established in 1987 in Malaysia. This organization provides free services to autistic children and their families, focusing on holistic development and community integration. Background and Mission Founded by a group of dedicated Lions members, Lions REACh began with just four children and has since expanded to serve over 55 children aged 3 to 21. The organization aims to empower families through education, support, and resources tailored to the unique needs of autistic children. Their...
Pusat Harian Harapan Bakti (Centre for Special Children)
Pusat Harian Harapan Bakti, also known as the “School For The Mentally Retarded Children,” is located in Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia. It was established in March 1983 and officially opened its doors on February 16, 1984. The centre serves children with learning difficulties in the South-West District of Penang. The objectives of the centre are to: Promote the right to education for children with learning difficulties. Set realistic goals for these children to enhance their purposeful functioning in the community. Safeguard the basic human rights of mentally retarded...
Persatuan Membantu Orang-orang Kurang Upaya (Akal) Negeri Kedah
Who are we The society was officially registered with 11 core members. The number of core members has since increased to more than 50. Our services The society’s main project is the ‘Day Centre for Special Children’. Together the 11 members combined their resources to set up the Day Centre by renting the lower part of a two storey kampung (village) house. (The owner of the house stayed with his family on the upper storey). It was very small, only able to accommodate about 20 people. Two years later, the local government donated a single storey bungalow at the current...
Persatuan Untuk Insan Bermasalah Intelek Perak (Sekolah Semangat Maju Sitiawan)
Background Established in 1991, Sekolah Semangat Maju Sitiawan is one of six schools under the wing of Persatuan untuk Insan Bermasalah Intelak Perak or Perak Association for Intellectually Disabled (PAFID). The objective of the school is to provide education/training for children with intellectual disabilities. Sekolah Semangat Maju Sitiawan provides education for about 70 mentally disabled children and the school is run on a non-profit basis managed by volunteers. Parents of the children are also trained to take care of the children’s special needs. The New Zealand government supports the...
Persatuan Pemulihan Orang Cacat Negeri Perak
BACKGROUND/HISTORY When Established: February 1977 The society (PPOC Perak) was officially registered on February 12th 1977 with the Malaysian Registrar of Societies (ROS). Our main project is the sheltered workshop (Kinta Valley Workshop) for the disabled and the blind, situated about 5 kilometres from the town of Ipoh. Persatuan Pemulihan Orang Cacat Perak (PPOC Perak) merupakan salah satu Syarikat NGO berdaftar dibawah Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat di mana ia ditubuhkan secara rasmi mendaftar pada tahun 21 Febuari 1977 dan berdaftar dengan Pertubuhan Malaysia...
New Horizons Society (NHS) Early Intervention Centre
Who are we New Horizons was birthed as a result of the coming together of a group of like-minded individuals who saw a great need to provide practical help to an ever increasing number of children with learning disabilities. The Canning Garden EIP Centre opened in March 1995, providing an “early intervention programme” (or EIP) for children aged 6 months to 6 years old. Subsequently, the programme expanded to cater to young ‘home-based’ children who could not attend lessons at the centre due to various circumstances. Due to the high demand for services and long waiting list for...
Association of the Network for the Needs of Children with Disability (Perak)
The Association of the Network for the Needs of Children with Disability (Perak) is an organization based in Perak, Malaysia. It was officially registered by the Registrar of Societies in 1996. The association was formed by parents who have children with disabilities, along with professionals and interested individuals. The main aims of the association are: To create and foster a cooperative networking of the various social agencies involved in meeting the needs of children with disabilities. To promote continuous, effective planning to benefit the children with disabilities and...
Taman Sinar Harapan Tuanku Ampuan Najihah Seremban
Who are we The institution was set up in 1947 by the then Ministry of Social Welfare. It is situated about 3km from the town of Seremban. In 1978, the institution was designated especially for the care and training of mentally handicapped children. Accordingly it was renamed to its current name from State Home for Children, in honour of its Royal Patron, DYMM Tuanku Ampuan of Negeri Sembilan. Until 1983, the institution provided care for all categories of mentally disabled children with low to average functioning abilities. From 1984, it accepted only children below the age of 14 and who were...
Persatuan Penjagaan Kanak-Kanak Terencat Akal, Selangor
Who are we The centre was founded by Mr V. Rajamanikam, then with only seven children, the centre solely depended on public donations. Today, the centre accommodates almost 155 children with age-range that varies from three years to 51 years old. Despite having “adults” as our inmates, the centre still term them as “children”. The word “children” here is used loosely and it reflects the condition and the similar situation with which the young ones are facing. Most of the children are mentally disabled, meaning, they are unable to take care of themselves....
Dignity & Services
BACKGROUND/HISTORY Description of Charity Dignity & Services (D&S) is an advocacy movement speaking and acting on behalf of and alongside persons with learning disabilities (intellectual disabilities). D&S aims to be an independent voice to ensure that persons with learning disabilities are offered the basic human right of being treated as other human beings. Dignity & Services was incorporated in Malaysia on 29th July 1991 (Company No : 221939-T). Aims To enable persons with learning difficulties to express their thoughts, feelings and views about their own lives and the...
Damai Disabled Persons Association of Malaysia
Who are we Damai Disabled Persons Association of Selangor and Wilayah Persekutuan is a non-profit organisation started in 1998 by the disabled, for the disabled. Its vision is to bring forth structural and social change to eliminate prejudice and create educational and employment opportunities for the disabled. Its primary objective is to provide people with disabilities with the necessary skills to live independently. Essentially, Damai acts as a stepping stone for its members, which at the time of writing, stands at approximately 100 members. Damai provides its members with counselling,...
Pusat Majudiri Y (PMY) For The Deaf
Who are we The Pusat Majudiri Y for the Deaf caters for a wide range of programmes and services for the Deaf and their families, geared towards the development of the Deaf, particularly in the building of self-reliance. The Pusat Majudiri Y caters for the needs of more than 500 deaf children, youth, adults and their families. Among the services and programmes are the Deaf Kids Club, Deaf Teens Club, parents Support Group, Employment Support Programme, Promotion of Deaf Awareness (through leaflets and exhibitions), Interpreting Service, Camps, and Family Life and Home Management Our...
Persatuan Kristian Shuang Fu Untuk Orang-orang Kurang Upaya, Kuala Lumpur
Who are we Registration Number: (Registrar of societies under the Societies’ Act 1966 When Established: 07/2000 By Whom: Madam Shen Chiu Hsiang Our aims 1. Services – Occupational exploration, emotional counseling, leisure activities 2. Promotions – Social Awareness, Disabled Self-reliant Programmes, Campaign to be Barrier-Free (Building Accessibility Awareness) 3. Advocacy – Enhance and improve the welfare of disabled persons Our Services: Handicraft Training (Physically Disabled) Recycling Training (Mentally & Physically Challenge Disabled; Former Drug...
Society of Families of Persons with Learning Difficulties (PERKOBP)
Who are we PERKOBP has its origin as an informal support group formed in early 1992 by a group of parents who were concerned with the welfare of their children with learning difficulties. At that time, about 25 families took turns to meet in their homes to discuss the needs of their teenage children who had just completed various training programmes. There were no further services available for them nor could they hold a job because of their learning difficulties. The group got itself registered with the ROS as a society on 20th Nov 1993. Currently, they have about 300 members. Membership is...
Beautiful Gate Foundation for the Disabled
Beautiful Gate Foundation for the Disabled, originally established in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, with subsequent centers in Kepong (Kuala Lumpur), Kampar (Perak), Seremban (Negeri Sembilan), and Melaka, is an organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities. Founded on December 30, 2003, after a decade of service, their primary goal is to facilitate the full integration of individuals with disabilities into mainstream Malaysian society, with a focus on mutual support, advocacy, personal skill development, and public awareness campaigns. The organization...