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UMP OKU Friendly Ecosystem Policy (DAMAI) is launched
KUANTAN, 3 August 2021 - The recently launched OKU Friendly Ecosystem Policy (DAMAI UMP) is a platform for Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) to share the benefits of technological expertise and extend universal brotherhood in cultivating a friendly ecosystem for disabled people (OKU) community.
It proves UMP’s commitment to implementing inclusive education for the disabled in Institutions of Higher Learning (IPT) in line with UMP’s slogan of ‘Technology for Society’.
Engage with people with disabilities for well-being and happiness - Professor Dr. Ruzita
KUANTAN, 24 March 2021 - Who would have thought that being born in perfect condition, a person can be called a people with disabilities (OKU) when misfortune strikes.
That was the story shared by the Director of Disability Services Unit, International Islamic University (IIUM), Professor Dr. Ruzita Mohd. Amin.
She came to terms with God’s destiny when she had a fever and contracted polio which paralysed her since childhood. She said the experience as a disabled person inspired her to help these people who are often marginalised and face barriers of attitude, physical, communication and system in an organisation.