Consider This: Disability Rights — Progress or Plateau?
The Persons With Disabilities (PWD) community is incredibly diverse, with different groups representing a wide range of needs—from mobility and sensory impairments, to learning and neurological disabilities, and more. How should disability-rights advocates navigate these varying interests to ensure that all voices are heard and that policies address the broad spectrum of challenges faced by the community? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Senator Isaiah Jacob, PWD representative in Dewan Negara.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Lebih ramai pelajar Malaysia digalakkan sertai Asia's Kids Star 2025
Beliau akan berbincang dengan pihak penganjur agar lebih ramai pelajar Malaysia libatkan diri dalam program 'Asia's Kids Star'.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Ibu bapa anak OKU perlu lebih terbuka, pastikan golongan itu berdikari
Ia bagi memastikan anak OKU dapat menyesuai serta menguruskan diri sendiri pada masa hadapan terutama selepas ketiadaan ibu bapa.
Sun Jul 14 2024
OKU Sentral bantah istilah digunakan Isaiah Jacob dalam merujuk kepada OKU
OKU Sentral menyuarakan rasa kecewa, dan membantah tindakan Senator Isaiah Jacob berterusan menggunakan istilah "specially abled".
Mon May 06 2024
![[LETTER TO EDITOR] Senator Isaiah Jacob urged to shift focus from changing disability terminology to addressing tangible issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714967394_tbPersatuanOKUSent.jpg "[LETTER TO EDITOR] Senator Isaiah Jacob urged to shift focus from changing disability terminology to addressing tangible issues")
[LETTER TO EDITOR] Senator Isaiah Jacob urged to shift focus from changing disability terminology to addressing tangible issues
Senator YB Isaiah Jacob's persistent advocacy for the term "Specially Abled" constitutes a misuse of the Upper House position he holds.
Mon May 06 2024
Senators stand on one leg for a minute in support, solidarity for Isaiah Jacob
In his debate, Isaiah used the term 'special persons' instead of PwD and proposed for a PwD Affairs Committee to be set up.
Mon Apr 03 2023