Nadia was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was 9 months old. She recognises the challenges of finding a job in Malaysia that allows her to work from home. https://youtu.be/rAWpL_levAU “I experienced joblessness for 1 year due to my disability…
After a swimming accident in 1983 left him paralysed from the neck down, Gilbert Tan start on a 33 year journey of music and painting. These days, the self-labeled ‘semi-retired’ artist is usually found planning his next trip with his…
Javed contracted polio as a young boy, and was born with congenital deformity of one limb. Growing up in Pakistan where accessible transportation was non-existent at the time, Javed was acutely aware of the struggles faced by individuals with…
More employers in Singapore are hiring workers with physical or intellectual disabilities. This encouraging trend is being facilitated by a government fund set up to promote the hiring of older or disabled persons. Under this scheme, employers can benefit from a subsidy…
Meet Jessica Ruiz, a talented makeup artist with a unique way of applying makeup to her clients’ eyes and lips. She uses her mouth. Finding her passion Jessica was born with arthrogryposis, a disease which limits hand and arm movements. While…
Brian Denny wanted a job. In his mind, this was no easy feat. With a C3-4 spinal cord injury, the Columbia, South Carolina resident has no use of his arms and uses a sip-and-puff mechanism to operate his power wheelchair. While his resume boasted…
It wasn’t easy for Thomas to find a job, especially being a wheelchair-user. The right job has to suit his disability and the buildings have to be wheelchair accessible. “A lot of places require….you to carry things around and all…
Jack and Tricia had polio when they were toddlers. They’re now both wheelchair-users and have good careers to financially support their family. https://youtu.be/tpV5W2lzfro “It is important that disabled people equip themselves with education,” Jack advises. Many people with disabilities now…
Eric has helpful tips for any wheelchair user with limited finger mobility hoping to use a computer and adapt a computer workspace. https://youtu.be/SwDbh0S0QtE “You got to make sure you can go underneath the table comfortably, preferably with some clearance,” Eric…
Eric, a quadriplegic without finger movement, demonstrates writing with a splint that holds the pen. https://youtu.be/TfZgtwrWIwU “It’s a simple splint that I made through the rehab,” he shares. “It’s done through the occupational therapy department.” He slides the device around his…