SS2街頭嘉年華揭幕（八打靈再也訊）SS2愛心關懷春節街頭嘉年華會一系列活動週日揭開序幕，SS2／62路洋溢濃厚的農曆新年氣氛。
這個由SS2愛心關懷行動小組舉辦，美門殘障關懷基金會和馬來西亞藝術家協會協辦的街頭嘉年華會週日以街頭揮春比賽打響首炮，同時也邀請了舞獅隊伍助陣，圍觀人數眾多，人潮洶湧。
24人參加街頭揮春
參加街頭揮春的總人數有24名，其中以公開組佔大多數，有超過10名的參賽者。在此次比賽中，也發現母女檔上陣，踴躍響應新春活動。
馬華百樂鎮州議員拿督林春景出席活動時表示，這個由16個團體組成的愛心關懷行動小組主要是為了提倡關懷而舉辦了一系列的活動。
他表示，除了週日的街頭揮春比賽之外，在接下來的日子裡，也將有不同的節目，其中也包括派送紅包的活動。
市會發出71張臨時執照
他指出，市議會共發出71張臨時執照給擺賣的小販，其中有5個攤位由美門殘障關懷中心售賣他們的產品。
“今日的反應熱烈，通過這些新春活動吸引公眾的到來，其餘小販也能夠從中獲益。”
他提到，舉辦這類活動，除了能夠提倡關懷之外，同時也能夠增加農曆新年的氣氛。
林春景也說，市議會已經完成了基本設施的提昇工作，塑造一個無障礙的空間，讓殘障人士也能夠參與活動。 （星洲日報／大都會．2006/01/15）
林春景（右3）參觀美門殘障關懷中心的售賣攤位。
舞獅吸引了許多公眾圍觀，藉此感染新年氣氛。
摘自：http://www.sinchew-i.com/article.phtml?artid=200601150387&data=scnews&spid=184737
By SUSAN TAM
susantam@thestar.com.mySOME 300 people attended the “Care and Share – Health Services for the Needy” on Saturday to take advantage of the free medical tests provided at the event.
Most of those who attended were from the disabled community, underprivileged children and senior citizens.
The event, held at the KDU College in Petaling Jaya, was organised by several NGOs including the Beautiful Gate Foundation for the Disabled, Rumah Hope and the Welfare and Social Development Council of Petaling Jaya Northern District.
Free services offered included medical tests such as blood and eye tests, ECGs, blood pressure examinations, acupuncture treatment and even haircuts.
A nurse checking a visitor’s blood pressure.
The event is the second to be organised by the council and it was aimed at creating a caring society in the northern district of Petaling Jaya.
Other than free medical tests, a booth was set up by the Welfare Department of Petaling Jaya to provide information for the disabled community on how to obtain assistance from the department.
In her speech at the opening ceremony, Women, Family and Community Development Ministry parliamentary secretary Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun said the disabled must take care of their health and prevent themselves from falling ill.
Organising committee chairman Sia Siew Chin said the “weaker” group needed to work hard for a living and had no time to learn about taking care of their own health to prevent illnesses.
“Today's event has given them the chance to understand their health and to take early preventive measures,” she said, adding that the continuous support from the public was vital to help the less privileged.
Other sponsors for the event included KDU College, England Optical Group, Princess Shoes and Bags, Ming Unisex Hair and Beauty Salon, BLS Production, BP Clinical Lab and Idea House Corporation.
Source : http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/1/13/central/13062025&sec=central
甲洞人行道設施提昇（吉隆坡訊）聯邦直轄區政務次長姚長祿表示，他已指示市政局公共工程組提昇并改善甲洞花園美加斯圖阿路（Jln Mergastua）至甲洞電動火車站的人行道設施。
他說，整段道路全長3公里，公共工程組將把人行道的階級改為小斜坡，以方便殘障人士。
“另外在甲洞衛星市美門殘障康復中心前，有段200公尺左右的道路；以及美加斯圖阿路轉進巴拉巴斯路（Jln Belapas），一段長約500公尺路段，都沒有人行道。”
應安置行人交通燈
他表示，市政局公共工程組官員也將提升有關道路的人行道設施；同時也將要求直轄區的交通局安置殘障人士出沒的告示牌及行人交通燈，以提醒駕駛人士放慢車速，及方便殘障人士過馬路。
他補充，市政局公共工程組將在這兩個星期內開始動工，預料工程將在動工後的一個月內完成。
姚長祿週五早上攜帶市政局公共工程組官員許吉興前往視察有關地點後表示，一直以來政府都希望在國家的整體發展上，不忽略殘障人士的需要。
他說，該部及市政局將不斷合作，以提昇並改造現有的無障礙設施，以惠及殘障人士及公眾。
他指出，有許多殘障人士在甲洞地區居住及出沒，以方便前往美門中心接受訓練；因此無障礙設施對該區來說非常重要的。
“該區目前是有這樣的設施，但並不完善，所以需要的是改善並提昇。”
“不只是甲洞，在聯邦直轄區內只要哪裡有需要到的，我們一定會關注。”
殘障者和平請願獲關注
來自雪隆及外州各地的約130名乘著輪椅的殘障人士，在上週一展開大規模的和平請願行動，申訴現有的路旁行人道及電動火車站斜坡走道，在設計上忽略或不符合他們需求的不滿心聲。
他們一行人是從甲洞衛星市美門殘障康復中心出發，遊行3公里至甲洞花園電動火車站。
姚長祿也出席了當天的遊行。並在週五為該區居民及殘障人士捎來這項喜訊。
謝秀貞：惠及幼老殘弱
應關注隆市無障礙設施
另一方面，美門殘障關懷基金會總干事謝秀貞表示，希望除了甲洞以外，當局也應關注吉隆坡一帶的無障礙設施發展。
“無障礙設施惠及的不只是殘障人士，甚至是老人、孕婦還有小孩。”
她透露，目前許多地方的並沒有設立人行道，更沒有行人交通燈；許多商店的階級更讓殘障人士不方便使用。
“無障礙設施是很重要的，這樣殘障人士才能自立，才能建立信心。” （星洲日報／大都會．2006/01/06）
若沒有旁人的協助，殘障人士無法自行上下階級。
姚長祿（右）協助謝秀貞（中）將輪椅推上階級。
摘自：http://www.sinchew-i.com/article.phtml?artid=200601060475&data=scnews&spid=184737
By RENITA CHE WANKUALA LUMPUR: Most disabled people who live in Kepong are unable to fully access the KTM Komuter in their area.
As a result, about 130 of them gathered at the Beautiful Gate centre as early as 8am to make their way to the Kepong KTM Komuter as a protest against Kepong's unfriendly infrastructure that was held here yesterday.
A 23 year old disabled student, Suhaini Ariffin said that the ramps provided at the KTM are too high and there were no railings to support her balance.
“I find that there is no point of having these ramps if you cannot go on it and get to the other side,” she complained.
A member of the Malaysia Independent Living Initiative Group helping a disabled man go up the steep ramp at the KTM Komuter station in Kepong. In the background are the placardcarrying but peaceful protesters.
“It is impossible to get help from other people to carry you up the ramps and I hope this matter is taken seriously by the right parties.”
They travelled about three kilometres from the centre to the KTM with the help of some policemen while carrying cards saying “We Love Malaysia”.
Transport Minister's political secretary Wong Kung Foo said that they have already brought up the matter three times but the ramps were only ready on Dec last year.
Unfortunately, the ramps did not meet the requirements under the legislation.
“The train doesn't need any modifications but the ramps do. There should also be a lift on both ends of the bridge so that it will be easier for the disabled people to cross to the other side,” he said.
“I will make arrangements with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government about this matter and hopefully these adjustments will be completed as soon as possible.”
Federal Territories parliamentary secretary Yew Teong Look explained that this problem arises maybe because the contractors did not put the disabled people in mind.
“I am not blaming them. It is just frustrating that certain steps have been taken but cannot be fully utilized ,” he said.
Concerned about this problem rising up again, Chairman of Malaysia Independent Living Initiative Group suggested that any modifications should be considered with the disabled people as they are the ones who would be using them.
“I think that is not too much to ask and it makes sense if any suggestions be made through us first. It can guarantee that this problem will not happen again,” he added.
Source : http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/1/5/central/13009475&sec=central
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