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, basic communication skills training, language training, and computer training. It also provides medical advice, wheelchair workshops and other forms of assistance such as obtaining a driver’s license, handling motor vehicles and securing employment. Members of Damai are all registered with the welfare department and hold a disabled persons identity card. Members pay a one-time registration fee and yearly membership fees.

Our needs

Estimated Monthly Expenditure: RM8,000 to RM10,000

Volunteers are needed for specific projects as well as to help maintain and clean its premises.

Damai’s monthly operating expenses are between RM8,000 and RM10,000. At the time of writing, it has two permanent staff and 1 inmate. Damai accepts donations in cash and/or in kind. Cheques should be made payable to “Damai Disabled Persons Association of Selangor and Wilayah Persekutuan”. All donations are tax exempt. Damai is currently renting its premises in Petaling Jaya but is saving up to buy its own premises. It welcomes any contribution to this property fund. Damai also requires the services of volunteers for specific projects as well as to help maintain and clean its premises.

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Our new projects

Please find attached our project paper for your reference and action.

BENEFICIARY PROJECT PROPOSAL

DAMAI BUILDING PLAN

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