ACTIVITY UPDATE

2021
December 14

International Disability Day 2021

In Conjunction with Majlis Perkhidmatan Masyarakat’s Bulan Kebajikan 2021, CHILDSabah was given the task to lead the  World Disability Day 2021 event  with four other Non Government Organisations in Kota Kinabalu.  The Facebook live event, Talent Fest 4 All is a inclusive event where all performers and artistes were invited to send a recording of their performance that will be aired live on Facebook on the night of   3 Dec 2021.  The event managed to gain more than 2.4 k views, 231 reactions and 130 shares!

 

November 14

PARENT WORKSHOP 2021

PARENT WORKSHOP 2021

In Conjunction with Majlis Perkhidmatan Masyarakat’s Bulan Kebajikan 2021, CHILDSabah  organised a three weekend training for parents who have children with special needs.  “Ibubapa Sebagai Pelatih Di Rumah” is a 5 series program that intends to train parents to be their child’s trainer especially when children are unable to attend therapies or school due to illness or in times of a pandemic such as the Covid 19.

 

October 14

Papernator

Papernator

‘Papernator’  – a Vocational Training program for  adults with disabilities was launched in October.  The program hopes to work with the community who wishes to dispose of private and confidential documents.  Co Workers at “Papernator” will shred the paper in shredding machines that were made possible by Majlis Perkhidmatan Masyarakat Sabah.  Shredded paper are then sold to any company or organisation for packaging purposes.

September 14

Samantha Tang’s children story book launch

Samantha Tang’s children story book launch

CHILDSabah organised the launching of Samantha Tang’s stories for children storybook.  The book was launched by YAB Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, Minister of Community Development and People’s Well Being.

July 14

Covid 19 Vaccinations for the Puzzle Prints Team

Covid 19 Vaccinations for the Puzzle Prints Team

CHILDSabah’s Team Puzzle Prints recieved their full dose of the Covid19 vaccine on Wednesday!
Thank you to Seri Mengasih & the awesome team from Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Sabah

April 1

AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH 2021

AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH 2021

Time to take out your WFA Tee Shirt collection, be creative & win RM300!

Celebrate Autism Awareness Day 2021 safely at home by putting together some of your best Walk for Autism photos!

 

January 14

jbU Talk Show by HMO.InnerVoice

C.H.I.L.D Sabah: Promoting the importance of early intervention for children with disabilities

“At C.H.I.L.D Sabah, we believe that every child should be allowed to develop to his/her fullest potential. We strive to create a better understanding in the community with regards to education for all children, highlight the importance of early intervention for children with disabilities and the importance of vocational training for young individuals with disabilities” – C.H.I.L.D Sabah

Join us via Facebook Live this Saturday, 9th January 2021 at 8:30pm with our panellists, Prudence Lingham (Co-Founder, C.H.I.L.D Sabah), Jacqueline Lingham (Co-Founder, C.H.I.L.D Sabah), Edith Rampagong (Coordinator at Pusat Intervansi Awal CitaCita, Kota Marudu), Disanti Jamues (Teacher at CitaCita , Kota Marudu) and Airene Joinib (Teacher at CitaCita , Kota Marudu) to find out more about the mission, vision, principles and values of C.H.I.L.D Sabah, the various projects and activities offered and organised by C.H.I.L.D Sabah and its collaborators, their hopes, aspirations and future plans.

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To watch the talk show, please click:

jbU Talk Show: https://bit.ly/34vn5n9

January 1

Teletherapy Continues

Teletherapy Continues

CHILDSabah’s Telehealth team continued to provide services for parents, young children and young

adults who required support during the pandemic.

 

2020
October 14

Chit-Chat for a Change! 2020

Chit-Chat for a Change! 2020

August 15

Puzzle Prints Online Shop 2020

Puzzle Prints Online Shop 2020

June 6

The New Norm 2020

The New Norm 2020

April 4

World Autism Awareness Day 2020

Word Autism Awareness Day 2020

March 16

AIESEC Project 2020

AIESEC Project 2020

February 7

Kota Marudu Intervention Center 2020

Kota Marudu Intervention Center 2020

February 1

New Year Party 2020

New Year Party 2020

2019
November 23

Workshop: Empowering Teachers & Trainers 2019 (SDK)

October 26

Welfare Month (Bulan Kebajikan) 2019

October 19

Sensory Movie: Upin & Ipin

August 26

Training of Trainers 2019

August 3

Fifth & Last Walk for Autism Sabah 2019

April 29

Semarak Biru LIUB Sabah 2019

March 23

Workshop: Empowering Teachers & Trainers 2019 (KK)

2018
December 10

Disability Equality & Awareness Training Workshops

November 4

Suara Dari Hati 2018

October 13

SMHF 2018

October 6

Sensory Movie: Small Foot

August 20

Dream Blossom Project

August 18

Everyone Can Draw Digital Art Workshop

July 24

Field Trip: Cowboy Town Tuaran

July 13

First AIM Symposium

June 27

Abilympics Sabah 2018

June 23

Workshop: Empowering Families & Carers

April 2

Autism Awareness-Acceptance Month 2018

April 1

CitaCita Outreach Program

March 22

Arts & Disability International Conference 2018

March 20

Site Visit: SAC3 & Seoul Jung-gu Community Rehabilitation Centre

February 24

Workshop: Empowering Teachers & Trainers (Part B)

2017
November 27

Workshop: Empowering Teachers & Trainers (Part A)

October 28

Walk-Wheelathon 2017

October 14

Sensory Movie: The Smurfs

August 12

Intergalactic Night Run 2017

July 22

Conteng Bah 2017

April 22

Fourth Walk for Autism Sabah 2017

Walk for Autism Sabah 2017

April 8

Workshop: Celebrate Autism

2016
November 29

Site Visit: CFFM Papar

Site Visit to CFFM Papar with Mental Health Association Sabah

November 26

Workshop: Bead Making

October 22

Sensory Movie: Finding Dory

Finding Dory Sensory Movie at City Cineplex, Citymall

October 15

Allianz Bank Insurance Talk

Fact: Individuals with disabilities are not insured by most insurance agencies. We organised a free insurance coverage talk by Allianz Bank for parents who have children with disabilities.
October 8

World Mental Health Day 2016

June 15

Puzzle Prints Sheltered Workshop

A Community-Based Business that Employs Young Adults with Autism

June 9

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice (KAP) Survey

UNICEF Malaysia and Anthrologica conducted a research survey to better understand the lives of children with disabilities in Malaysia. The study seeks to understand the root causes and drivers of stigma and discrimination, and how these impact the lives of children with disabilities, their parents and caregivers. Focus group discussions and interviews with representatives of organisations, and workshops with children with disabilities and those without disabilities.

April 23

An Insight Into Autism Sabah

Autism Awareness: An Insight Into Autism Sabah

April 2

Third Walk for Autism Sabah 2016

Walk For Autism Sabah 2016

March 1

CitaCita Learning Centre Kota Marudu

Early Intervention Centre: CitaCita Learning Centre Kota Marudu

2015
April 18

Second Walk for Autism Sabah 2015

Walk For Autism Sabah 2015

2014
April 11

Autism Awareness Drama

Jointly organised with Green Leaf Theatre House, the play was focused on creating awareness into Autism, as it depicted the everyday life of a family who has a child with Autism.
April 5

First Walk for Autism Sabah 2014

Walk For Autism Sabah 2014

2013
May 11

Parent Training Series

Jointly organised with Majlis Perkhidmatan Masyarakat Sabah (MPMS), we held a parent training series titled “Building Language and Communication at Home” from 11th May to 27th July 2013.
April 15

Awareness Seminar in Kota Belud

We jointly organised a “Kesedaran Autisme” seminar in Kota Belud, Sabah with SK Pekan Kota Belud on 15th April 2013 for the local community (parents and educators).
2012
April 28

Ninth Autism Awareness Month

Autism Awareness Carnival 2012 at Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

2011
May 7

Awareness Seminar in Keningau

We jointly organised a “Kesedaran Autisme” seminar in Keningau, Sabah with Hospital Mesra on 7th May 2011 for the local community (parents and educators).

April 29

Eight Autism Awareness Month

We jointly organised an Autism Awareness Carnival from 29th – 30th April 2011 at Centre Point Sabah (Karnival Kesedaran Autisme) with Hospital Mersra, Hospital Queen Elizabeth (Bahagian Pergigian), Jabatan Kebajikan Am Sabah, Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri Sabah and University Malaysia Sabah for the general public.
February 27

CitaCita: Awards & Recognition

CitaCita Awards & Recognition Day 2010

2010
April 6

Journeys: Autism & Adolescence

Journeys: Autism & Adolescence

March 15

Seventh Autism Awareness Month

East Coast Autism Awareness Drive – Tawau and Lahad Datu

2009
November 14

Golf for Charity

A joint project with Majlis Perkhidmatan Masyarakat Sabah (MPMS) for the general public.

October 24

Forum & Workshop: Inclusive Education

We organised a forum and workshop on Inclusive Education for children with disabilities at 1Borneo Grand Ballroom on 24th October 2009 for parents and educators.
April 1

Sixth Autism Awareness Month

Sixth Autism Awareness Month

March 14

East Coast Autism Awareness Drive

East Coast Autism Awareness Drive – Sandakan and Ranau

March 6

Dialogue: OKU Card

Dialogue: Benefits of The ‘OKU’ Card
2008
November 19

Second NECIC in Sabah

We organised the second National Early Childhood Intervention Conference (NECIC) in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
August 30

Fifth Autism Awareness Month

We celebrated our fifth Autism Awareness Month in August 2008 by publishing articles written by families who have children with Autism in Daily Express and organising an awareness talk for the general public.
July 26

Sutera Harbour 7K Run

Sutera Harbour 7K Run for Charity

July 20

Welfare Month 2008

Bazaar in Conjunction with the Welfare Month 2008

2007
August 1

Fourth Autism Awareness Month

We celebrated our fourth Autism Awareness Month in August 2007 by publishing articles on Autism in Borneo Post and creating a poster campaign for clinics and hospitals.
May 4

Training: ABA

We organised a training on Applied Verbal Behaviour (ABA) on 4th May 2007 for parents and educators.
January 13

Workshop: Advocacy

We co-organised an Advocacy Workshop with Seri Mengasih Centre and JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) on 13th January 2007 for parents, educators and policy makers.
2006
November 18

First NECIC in Penang

We co-organised the 1st National Early Childhood Intervention Conference (NECIC) in Penang for parents, educators, professionals and policy makers.
August 1

Third Autism Awareness Month

We held our third Autism Awareness Month in August 2006. We organised an open day at CitaCita Learning Centre, awareness programs for children with Autism, and a drama entitled “Life on the Spectrum” (life of a family who has a son with Autism).
June 1

Awareness Talk: Children with Learning Disabilities

An awareness talk on children with learning disabilities was held in June 2006, a joint project with PACOS (Partners of Community Organisations in Sabah).
March 1

Seven Training Modules

The seven (7) training modules on various topics relating to children with special needs was held from March to October 2006 for parents and educators.
2005
November 9

Paper Presentation in UMS

We were invited to present a paper at UMS (University Malaysia Sabah) on services available in Sabah for people with special educational needs.
August 17

EI Paper Presentation in Shah Alam

We were invited to present a paper on Early Intervention in Shah Alam, Kuala Lumpur.
August 1

Second Autism Awareness Month

We held our second Autism Awareness Month in April 2005.
April 1

Nine Training Modules

The nine (9) training modules on various topics relating to children with special needs was held from April to October 2005 for parents and educators.
2004
October 9

Awareness Talk & Workshop: Dyslexia

An awareness talk and workshop on Dyslexia was held on 9th October 2004 for parents and educators.
April 1

First Autism Awareness Month

We held our first Autism Awareness Month in April 2004.
January 1

Four Training Modules

The four (4) training modules on various topics relating to children with special needs was held from January to September 2004 for educators.
2003
January 1

Seven Training Modules

The seven (7) training modules on various topics relating to children with special needs was held from January to September 2003 for educators.
2002
October 30

Seminar: Diet Intervention

A seminar on Diet Intervention for children with special needs was held on 30th October 2002 for parents.
2001
June 11

Exhibition: Autism

An exhibition on Autism Spectrum Disorder was held on 11th June 2001 for the general public.
2000
October 23

Seminar: Autism

A seminar on Autism was held on 23rd October 2000 for parents, educators and professionals.
1999
October 22

Workshop: Autism

A workshop on Autism was held on 22nd October 1999 for parents and educators.
May 11

Workshop: Dyslexia

A workshop on Dyslexia was held on 11th May 1999 for parents and educators.
1998
November 14

Seminar: Dyslexia

A seminar on Dyslexia was held on 14th November 1998, a joint project with Rotary Club Kota Kinabalu for parents and educators.

1996
May 18

CitaCita Learning Centre Kota Kinabalu

CitaCita Learning Centre Kota Kinabalu was set up in 1996 to provide Multi Disciplinary Services (Speech Therapy, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Picture Exchange Communication System) for children with learning disabilities. The project was made possible by Sutera Harbour Resort.