5 February 2026
For parents who wish to advocate better for their children, remember; data is power, community is strength, and love, when paired with action, creates real change.
Tag: children with disabilities
21 January 2026
Inclusive mainstream education, universal design for learning with reasonable accommodation, and universal design physical structure are all critical policies that must be the foundation of any meaningful national education plan.
18 August 2025
Changes in curriculum design, school culture, adequate teacher preparation and appropriate pedagogy are crucial to achieve the goals of inclusive education.
8 August 2025
Letter
Education For Children With Disabilities: Inclusion, Integration, Or Segregation? — The OKU Rights Matter Project
The government must bring our national disability services into the 21st century, with adequate investment to achieve inclusion in education, employment, and all of society.
24 February 2025
Letter
What Will Happen to My Disabled Child When I Die? — National Family Support Group For Children And People With Special Needs
As parents, our biggest wish before we leave this world is to know that our children have a secure future where their long-term needs are met.
10 February 2025
Letter
Universal Screening For Developmental Disabilities For Children In Malaysia — Malaysian Paediatric Association
By prioritising developmental screening, the government can ensure that children receive the support they need to thrive and that all children reach their full potential.
12 September 2023
Letter
Do We Love Our Children? — Dr Amar-Singh HSS, Yuenwah San, Dr Selva Kumar Sivapunniam, PH Wong, Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Hartini Zainudin, Sangeet Kaur Deo
Children's issues are chronic and worsening. Child health: paediatric budget's proportion of the total health budget has been shrinking. Child protection: Very few trained social workers. Refugee, stateless and migrant children: child detention remains.
7 February 2023
Letter
Will The Ministry Of Education Take Responsibility For The Safety Of Our Children? — Dr Amar-Singh HSS, Yuenwah San, Anit Randhawa, Meera Samanther, Mary Chen & Wong Yoon Loong
Those of us who work and advocate for persons with disabilities are all too aware of how limited services and facilities are for such persons in Malaysia.
9 January 2023
Letter
Protecting Children With Disabilities From Abuse — Ng Lai Thin, Dr Amar-Singh HSS & Wong Hui Min
We have continuously and systematically underfunded social supports that are essential to children with disabilities living safely and thriving in their community.
15 July 2022
Khairy Jamaluddin says autism must be understood, not contained or controlled, and looked at from the perspective of people on the spectrum.