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Chit-Chat for a Change! 2020 Chit-chat for a Change is a Family Support Group created by CHILD Sabah to act as a platform where families can share and learn from each other. The group also organizes talks and workshops. ...

The New Norm 2020 Telehealth during the Covid19 pandemic was put into action when our centers in Kota Marudu and Kota Kinabalu had to close due to the outbreak. By using virtual platforms such as WhatsApp and Zoom, staff and therapists carried out therapies for young children and support group meetings for the young adults who were under our programs.           ...

  Kota Marudu Intervention Center 2020 February 7th  Pusat Intervansi Awal CitaCita is located in Kota Marudu. The center was initially located in Kampung Goshen. CHILDSabah decided to relocate the center due to the increase in children being referred for intervention. Hence, in February CitaCita moved to a more conducive environment. For address of new location, please contact the admin.             ...

New Year Party 2020 February 1st This annual event celebrated every year was held at Eagle's Nest Sutera Harbour Golf and Country Club. The much looked forward treat brings Co Workers, Trainees and families for a night of music, food and gift exchange.                                      ...

Empowering Teachers & Trainers Workshop 2019 Sandakan Understanding Children with Disabilities 23 to 26 November 2019 (Four Days) Sabah Hotel Sandakan Day 1, 23 November 2019 To Understand Various Services that are available in Sabah for Children with Disabilities by Cikgu Zuzyanna Kasman, Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Sabah To Understand Various Services that are available in Sabah for Children with Disabilities by Encik Moksin Hussin, Jabatan Kebajikan Negeri Sabah Disability 101 - Understanding Children with Disabilities (Autism, ADHD/ADD, Hearing Impairment, Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy) by Dr. Ho Siang Boon How to Identify a Child with Disabilities In Your Classroom by Ms. Prudence Lingham Day 2, 24 November 2019 Disability Equality Training by Mr. Fariz Hj Abd Rani Day 3, 25 November 2019 The Convention of The Rights of A Child by Ms. Ponniya Irham, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Kebajikan Am Sabah Disability Awareness Training by Mr. Fariz Hj Abd Rani Day 4, 26 November 2019 Teacher Mental Health: The Impact for Special Needs Children - Equipping Teachers with Basic Self-Care Skills by Ms. Gurpreet Kalsi Physiotherapy:...

Welfare Month (Bulan Kebajikan) 2019 Organised by Sabah Council of Social Services (Majlis Perkhidmatan Masyarakat Sabah) Launching of Welfare Month & Symposium Leaving No One Behind - Disability Inclusion 26 October 2019, Sabah Hotel Sandakan   Welfare Month Fiesta 16 November 2019, Dataran Esplanad Sidek Kudat   Closing and Appreciation Dinner featuring Suara Dari Hati & Art 4 A Cause 29 November 2019, The Pacific Sutera Hotel ...

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. ...

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...

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,...