Sensory Movie

CHILD Sabah held its 7th sensory friendly movie for individuals with impairments and their families on 19 October 2019 at Golden Screen Cinemas, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall with 88 seats. Sensory-friendly screenings are intended to provide space and opportunity for individuals who have sensory processing disorders to watch a movie in an environment that is sensitive to their needs. Sensory Processing Disorder or SPD is a term used when one is hypersensitive to various stimuli such as sound, smells, lights, different textures, crowded places and so on. What can you expect in a sensory-friendly screening? Dimmed lights; Low sounds; and Audience are allowed to move, walk, talk, jump, run or scream. ...
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Training of Trainers 2019

First Sabah Regional Training of Trainers of Disability Equality Training Sabah’s first regional Trainers for Disability Equality Training course was held at Lintas Platinum Hotel from 26 August until 6 September 2019. The ten-day course was organised by Sabah Council of Social Services (Majlis Perkhidmatan Masyarakat Sabah) together with Persatuan CHILD Sabah, and supported by Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat Malaysia. The course saw the participation of twelve (12) persons with impairments to become potential Disability Equality Training trainers. The objective of the course, facilitated by Fariz Abd Rani and Puan Nurulhuda Zainal was to equip the new trainers to understand the Social Model of Disability through a participatory learning approach. The module was created by Dr Kenji Kuno, senior advisor on Social Security (Disability) for Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to prepare participants to become effective trainers who will educate the public on creating an inclusive society by removing socially constructed barriers. All participants received their certificates of completion from Dato Maria Sinsoi, director of Jabatan...
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Walk For Autism Sabah 2019

CHILD Sabah organised the fifth and last Walk for Autism Sabah on 3 August 2019 at Perdana Park, Tanjung Aru, Sabah. The event took place on a Saturday, commencing at four where activities such as the Tamu, Tunnel of Knowledge and Sunset Concert were ongoing up until eight at night. The Walk was flagged off by Minister of Health and People’s Wellbeing, YB Datuk Frankie Poon, and saw more than 1,000 walkers, comprising children and adults with disabilities, together with their families. This is Walk for Autism Sabah's fifth year running upon its induction in 2014 that was aimed to establish a platform for people to come together and accept Autism as a whole. The slogan for this year is ‘Moving Towards Inclusion’. Hence, Walk for Autism Sabah 2019 will be our last event that focuses on creating awareness on Autism, as we move towards creating awareness on inclusion in the community. This year’s contributors and sponsors include: Aman Bahagia Sdn Bhd being venue sponsor,...
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Semarak Biru : Light It Up Blue Sabah 2019

To end Autism Awareness Month with a bang, we together with Ministry of Sabah Health and People's Wellbeing, Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu (DBKK), Sabah Council of Social Services (Majlis Perkhidmatan Masyarakat Sabah) and Sabah Cheshire Home celebrated Kota Kinabalu's first Semarak Biru Light It Up Blue Sabah on 29 April 2019. Other partners involved in making the event a success are IBIS Styles Hotels (Kota Kinabalu Inanam), Avangio Hotel, Sabah Art Gallery and Sabah Animation & Creative Content Centre (SAC3). ...
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Empowering Teachers & Trainers Workshop 2019 (Kota Kinabalu)

Empowering Teachers & Trainers Workshop 2019 Understanding Children with Disabilities 23 to 26 March 2019 (Four Days) Lintas Platinum Hotel, Kota Kinabalu Day 1, 23 March 2019 How to Identify a Child with Disabilities or Learning Challenges in a Classroom by Dr. Ho Siang Boon To Comprehend Various Services that are available in Sabah for Children with Disabilities by Mr. Jeffery Sarikul The Convention of The Rights of a Child by Ms. Ponniya Irham Disability Awareness Training by Mr. Fariz Hj Abd Rani Day 2, 24 March 2019 Disability Equality Training by Mr. Fariz Hj Abd Rani Day 3, 25 March 2019 Differentiated Instruction for Inclusive Classrooms by Dr. Daniel Leong Occupational Therapy Sensory Motor Exercise at Home or School by Ms. June Kuo Physiotherapy at Home or School by Ms. Vivienne Yong Music Therapy by Ms. Preet Kalsi Communication and Speech Therapy by Ms. Amelia Inbam Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) for Teachers and Educators by Ms. Shirley Hunggim Day 4, 26 March 2019 Understanding ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) by Ms. Prudence Lingham Play...
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DET-DAT Workshops

Through our own study and experiences, we found that many professionals and allied health workers are in the dark or unaware of the protocols involved when it comes to interacting and servicing CWDs (Children with Disabilities) and/or PWDs (Persons with Disabilities). With that, CHILD Sabah has collaborated with Jabatan Perubatan Rehabilitasi, Hospital Queen Elizabeth and Majlis Perkhidmatan Masyarakat Sabah to organise a Disability Equality and Disability Awareness Training Workshops as follows: Date: 10 – 11 December 2018, Monday and Tuesday Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Venue: PGMC, Hospital Queen Elizabeth Facilitator: Fariz Hj Abd Rani The objectives of the workshops are as follows: Examining the barriers faced by persons with disabilities in the society. Questioning stereotypes, myths and misconceptions about persons with disabilities. A commitment to change. To have a better understanding of disability issues so that they can treat persons with disabilities with respect. To adopt the right attitude and consider the needs of persons with disabilities. ...
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Suara Dari Hati 2018

Suara Dari Hati  Suara Dari Hati is CHILD Sabah's first music and dance production, which was part of the appreciation night for Bulan Kebajikan 2018. Suara Dari Hati is an expression of music and dance inspired by persons with disabilities. Objectives To create a platform for persons with disabilities to showcase their talent in Music and Dance. To create awareness, acceptance and inclusion in the community. To inspire other persons with disabilities who have talents to come out and be with the community. Expressions Umar Hasfizal, Kuala Lumpur 4pm Buskers, Sabah Samantha Rachel Tang, Sabah Neal Douglas Christy Albanus, Sabah Albertus Poh Yee Hsiang, Sabah Deaf Voices, Sabah Noney Gondolos, Sabah Borneo Para Archers, Sabah Kupi Kupi Buskers, Sabah ...
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SMHF 2018

World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilising efforts in support of mental health. Mental Health is a person’s psychological – social wellbeing. This includes how we manage stress, emotions, actions, thinking, learning and relating to people. The subject of mental health has always been a misconception where the society has been given the impression that mental health is used to label those who have mental disorders. The term mental disorder describes one who has mental issues that requires consistent medical assistance. We celebrated the annual World Mental Health Day by organising a festival with the theme "A Kaleidoscope of Minds" on 13 October 2018 at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. We collaborated with hospitals, private practitioners/centres and civil society organisations (CSOs) to conduct exhibits, therapeutic activities and mental health fitness for the general public. Our Partners ...
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Sensory Movie

The 6th sensory friendly movie for individuals with disabilities and their families is back! It was held at Golden Screen Cinemas, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall with 88 seats. Sensory-friendly screenings are intended to provide space and opportunity for individuals who have sensory processing disorders to watch a movie in an environment that is sensitive to their needs. Sensory Processing Disorder or SPD is a term used when one is hypersensitive to various stimuli such as sound, smells, lights, different textures, crowded places and so on. What can you expect in a sensory-friendly screening? Dimmed lights; Low sounds; and Audience are allowed to move, walk, talk, jump, run or scream. ...
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Dream Blossom Project

Dream Blossom is a social engagement project organised by a collective group of artists and curators called "Warm Hands" - an initiative of TOTAL Museum of Contemporary Art, South Korea. <Dream Blossom by Warm Hands> is a member of the People's Participation Public Diplomacy Program, which is supported by the Korea Foundation. In collaboration with SAC3 (Sabah Animation & Creative Content Centre), Dream Blossom by Warm Hands conducted six workshops with our trainees from Puzzle Prints Sheltered Workshop, which resulted in an exhibition showcasing their beautiful creations. The exhibition will run for a month starting from 27 August to 28 September 2018 at SAC3. Workshop 1 : Beach Combing + Ordinary Monument by Soun HONG Workshop 2 : Accidental Painting by Sean Sehwan ROH Workshop 3 : Super Hero Marine Village by Hemin PARK Workshop 4 : Making Energy Generator by Minji SON Workshop 5 : My Portrait by Siha KIM Workshop 6 : Korean Food Making Exhibition (27 August to 28 September 2018) ...
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