Page for People with Disabilities

8. DUMC Special Education – Ministry for the Intellectually Challenged Youths

(a) Address: Dream Centre, 2 Jalan 13/1, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

(b) Contacts

Tracey Chan : 012-6052570

DUMC : 03-79587388

(c) Details

(i) Day Training Centre : Every Tuesday and Thursday (2.00pm-4.30pm)

Age requirements : 14-18 years old

Activities : This centre was started to teach youth with learning disabilities who are not academically inclined. It teaches basic living, coping and social skills.

(ii) Living Skills Training Centre : Every Wednesday and Friday (2.00pm-4.30pm)

Age requirements : min 18 years old

Activities : The curriculum is specially designed to teach them living and coping skills such as cooking, sewing, household chores, awareness of danger, table manners and grooming. Other activities that are run help to improve their fine and gross motor skills.

(iii) Job Training Centre : Tuesday to Friday (9.00am-5.00pm)

Age requirements : Of working age

Activities : The Job Training Centre caters specially for young adults with special needs, some of whom are graduates of our Day Training Centre. At the centre, they are taught work ethics and trained for jobs like packing, inserting leaflets, basic sewing and cooking.

(iv) Social Club : First Saturday of the month (9.00am-12.00pm)

Activities : The Social Club provides a platform for young persons with special needs to socialize and enjoy fun activities without feeling self-conscious. At the monthly meetings, they have games to draw them out, geared towards improving their motor skills. They also have other fun-learning activities like making vadai and doughnuts.

9. Beautiful Gate Foundation Petaling Jaya Centre (Career Development Centre for the Disabled)

(a)Address

No. 92, Jalan SS 2/24, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

(b) Contacts

Beautiful Gate Foundation Petaling Jaya Centre: 603-78736579, 603-78758609

Email: info@beautifulgate.org.my or beautifulgate1993@gmail.com

Website : http://www.beautifulgate.org.my/

(c) Details

Operation hours : Monday-Friday 10am-6pm

Chinese Methodist Church started "Beautiful Gate - Methodist Ministry for the Disabled " in 1993. Two years later, Beautiful Gate Career Development Center for the Disabled was established at Petaling Jaya, Selangor to cater for physically disabled person. Among the members are those who suffered from polio, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy and those with congenital disabilities. Concepts of Independent Living are used to train the disabled trainees to live independently. Services provided include Living & Working Skill Training , Social Work Services, Job Placement, Self Employ Assistance, and Awareness Activities.

This centre teaches non-residents computer skills, English, book-keeping and the basics of starting a business.

10. Calvary Education Resource Centre

(a) Address

No. 2 Jalan Damansara Endah , Damansara Heights , 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

(b) Contacts

Calvary Education Resource Centre : 03-20950997 or 03- 2095 9032

Email : cerc.office@gmail.com

(c) Details

Operation Hours : Mondays-Fridays 9am-5pm

Provides an English language programme in remedial reading for children with learning disabilities, from 7-12 yrs. Focuses mainly on dyslexic children but children of other needs may benefit too. Classes are conducted on a one-to-one basis. Conducts a home-schooling programme for children above 7 years too.

11. St. Paul’s Day Training Centre

(a) Address

THE ST. PAUL’S DAY TRAINING CENTRE , Lorong Utara Kecil , 46200 Petaling Jaya

(b) Contacts

St. Paul’s Day Training Centre : 03-79563309 / 79560942

Email : stpaulsdtc@yahoo.com

Website : http://stpaulpjdtc.wordpress.com/about/

(c) Details

Since its inception in 1993, the DTC has expanded from one service/programme (to slow learners) to 6 types of services including an Early Intervention Programme (EIP) for those below the age of 6 years.

Services for youths and adults are provided through the Day Training Classes (DTC) Group 1 & 2 and a Social Club. There is also a DTC Workshop. These are based in St. Paul’s Church Hall.

For those who have completed the programme,employment support is provided, if and when needed.

(i) DTC Group 1 (Mondays & Thursdays, 9.30 am – 4.00pm)

These classes are for slow learners and those with mild learning disabilities. Students are aged 14 years and above. Classes are held twice a week, and the students “graduate” after 2 years. They are taught living, social, community and pre-vocational skills. Their programme also includes activities enjoyed by their peers e.g. outings, swimming, Bar-B-Q and camps. When a “graduate” does not have another place to move on to, he/she is allowed to continue to attend DTC classes so that he/she does not regress.

(ii) DTC Group 2 (Wednesday, 1.30 – 4.30 pm )

The Group 2 students have severe learning disabilities. One of the objectives is to provide the students with opportunities and experiences of a person their age. It is also an opportunity for the parents to have respite. Most trainees are accompanied by a carer.

Classes are held one afternoon a week (Wednesdays).

(iii) Employment Support

After the students graduate, they continue to be supported in open employment if and when necessary. The staff would try to source for employment, maintain good relationship with the employer and co-workers while helping the trainee to settle into the job and its environment.

(iv). DTC Workshop (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9.30 am – 4.00 pm)

The Workshop was launched in August 2007 with 4 trainees. Work included making cards, craft and jewellery.

Under the Workshop, the Tabgha Training Café was launched on 22 Feb. 2008. The Café is held in the Coffee Terrace of Dewan St. Paul.

Trainees who are accepted to the Workshop programme are given a small salary including EPF and Socso contribution.

(v). The Social Club (1^st Saturday of the month, 9.00 am – 12 noon)

The Social Club is for teens and adults with learning disabilities. It includes past and present trainees. The sessions are fun, emphasizing on interactive and social skills. programmes include a time of games, craft, singing and choices in food to eat. Day trips are also organized by the Social Club. The monthly Club is usually held every 1^st Saturday of the month.

12. Persatuan Pemulihan Orang-orang Cacat Selangor dan Wilayah Persekutuan (PPOC)

(a) Address

Lot 5364, Taman Kanagapuram ,Jalan 18/22 ,46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

(b) Contacts

Persatuan Pemulihan Orang-orang Cacat Selangor dan Wilayah Persekutuan (PPOC) : 03-77817681,77810839

Email : ppoc@tm.net.my

Website : www.ppoc.org.my

(c) Details

Also known as Rumah Insaniah Dr. Siti Hasmah (Sheltered Workshop) which provides vocational training for persons with Physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities and hearing impairment ages 17 to 40 years. The center comprises hostels providing accommodation for 60 disabled persons and a sheltered workshop providing work and training for the disabled. The Society has provided training, productive work, subsidized accommodation and board for several hundred disabled persons over the years.

Many disabled persons have been helped to acquire skill and ability sufficient to find employment in the general community. Such reintegration into society is the ultimate aim for the disabled person. As part of our effort to improve the quality of life, the Society has promoted sporting activities for the disabled. The Society introduced wheelchair basketball and wheelchair tennis and more recently archery. The Society organized Sports Championships for the disabled in co-operation with other voluntary bodies and has helped the disabled to take part and excel in competitions both in Malaysia and abroad.