IT was a beautiful day for those from Beautiful Gate Foundation when they received early Christmas gifts from Santa.
The foundation for the disabled received a total of 35 wheelchairs, seven three-wheeled motorcycles, seven medical cushions, five hearing aids, a computer and cash totalling RM128,000 from funds raised during a recent charity campaign.
Women, Family and Community Development Ministry parliamentary secretary Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun presented the gifts to those in need after launching the Dong Zhi and Christmas 2006 programme at Atria shopping Centre in Petaling Jaya, recently.
“We hope that these gifts would help lessen the burden faced by the disabled and I would like assure them that there is going to be more of such activities to help the disabled lead normal lives,” she said.
Chew said her community service in centre in PJ Utara together with the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry and Beautiful Gate Foundation have organised various activities such as free eye checks, hair cut, Chinese traditional healing and other campaigns to improve the disabled community's quality of life.
Chew (centre) distributing Christmas gifts to the disabled.
Source :
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/12/30/central/16408509&sec=central
周美芬（前排坐者左三）呼吁殘障人士們踴躍出席“生命的禮物—人圓夢圓冬至及聖誕節聯歡會”，響應殘障人士註冊運動。前排左起為黃保國、謝秀貞、陳艷珍、林安和及八打靈衛生處代表蘇瑪雅。（八打靈再也訊）婦女、家庭及社會發展部政務次長拿汀巴杜卡周美芬指出，大馬只有約17萬名殘障人士向該部註冊。
她說，根據聯合國統計，各國至少有1至10%的殘障人口，若我國以2600萬人口計算，1%就相等於26萬人，意味尚有約9萬名殘障人士未註冊。
22日辦人圓夢圓聯歡會
她說，為了推動殘障人士的註冊運動，該部八打靈北區社會福利發展理事會將於12月22日（週五）下午1時30分在奧迪雅購物中心舉辦“生命的禮物——人圓夢圓冬至及聖誕節聯歡會”，以呼吁及鼓勵更多弱勢群體向該部註冊。
“政府鼓勵殘障人士登記主要是為掌握他們的資料，讓政府為他們擬定及策劃可改善弱勢群體的政策。”
聯歡會的聯辦單位包括星洲日報、美門殘障關懷基金會和馬華八打靈再也婦女組。
也是八打靈北區國會議員的周美芬也呼吁商家熱心義善，親臨聯歡會派發紅包給弱勢群體、孤兒及樂齡人士。
陳艷珍：聯歡會尚欠19禮物吁公眾慷慨解囊助圓夢
籌委會主席陳艷珍在新聞發佈會上指出，聯歡會必須籌獲111份“生命的禮物”以贈送給弱勢群體，目前尚欠19份禮物，包括4份（價值5000令吉）電子課程教育費用、9份（價值2000令吉）的謀生電腦及打印機及6份（價值5千300令吉）三輪電單車。
鑒此，她呼吁熱心的公眾人士及商家慷慨解囊，讓殘障人士夢想成真。
美門殘障關懷基金會總幹事謝秀貞說，一些殘障人士急需殘障補助儀器以克服行動不便問題及謀生，因此希望善心人士可幫助殘障人士圓夢，同時也促請殘障人士勇敢站出來，踴躍響應政府的註冊活動。
設特別櫃檯助申請貸款
她補充，當天福利部在會場設立特別櫃檯，以協助殘障人士申請貸款及殘障補助儀器，另外也安排翻譯員為面對語言障礙的殘障人士提供翻譯及咨詢。
受邀團體包括關懷之家、愛心老人與殘障人士收容中心、美嘉園殘障中心、雙溪威老人院、希望之家及孤兒院等。
出席者包括星洲日報副業務促進部經理林安和、馬來西亞中醫師暨針灸聯合總會秘書長黃保國、永增健康自然館高級執行員何怡潔等。 （星洲日報‧2006/12/19）
摘自：http://www.sinchew-i.com/article.phtml?artid=200612191048&data=scnews&spid=183451
KUALA LUMPUR: Any public transportation system for the disabled should be sustainable, said Wanita MCA chief Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen.
She cited how the public transportation system in Hong Kong allowed the disabled to travel with ease and without charge.
She said the Beautiful Gate Foundation for the Disabled had proposed a pilot public transportation project in Klang Valley for the disabled.
However, the Government wanted such a project to be sustainable, she said.
“We need the community to come out and propose because they know best what their needs are,” she told reporters after giving away Christmas presents to 41 disabled people under the MCA's Project Care Gift of Life programme.
Dr Ng urged the disabled to register with the Welfare Department in their respective states so that the Government could allocate funds accordingly.
“If you don’t register with us, we don’t know how to plan the budget that includes the disabled,” said Dr Ng, who is Deputy Finance Minister.
Wanita MCA helped raise funds for the Gift of Life programme to purchase nine motorised wheelchairs, 12 three-wheel motorcycles and 20 medical cushions worth RM168,000.
The sponsors included Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Bhd, Metrojaya Bhd, Kuala Lumpur Pavilion Sdn Bhd, Malaysian Charity Draw, Oriental Group of Restaurants and Tanjung Balai Quarry Sdn Bhd.
Dr Ng also witnessed the presentation of a cheque of RM10,000 from Malaysian Charity Draw to Pusat Kebajikan Good Shepherd.
Source : http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/12/15/nation/16323729&sec=nation
41殘友獲輔助器材（吉隆坡訊）在“生命的禮物”關懷殘障醒覺運動中，共有41名殘障人士獲得殘障輔助器材，讓他們喜出望外，感動得眼泛淚珠。
這項運動由馬華婦女組、美門殘障關懷基金會及終生學習委員會聯辦，通過向公眾人士徵求殘障輔助器材，以協助殘障人士自力更生。
馬華婦女組主席拿督黃燕燕今日（週四，12月14日）表示，這次馬華婦女組成功籌獲16萬8000令吉，包括9架電動輪椅、12架三輪電單車及20個護臀坐墊。
她在馬華總部舉辦“生命的禮物”關懷殘障醒覺運動移交儀式後的新聞發佈會上表示，雖然這次所殘障人士器材的受惠者，只達到名單中的30%人，但這運動將持續，因此有興趣贊助者，可聯絡馬華婦女組秘書處（03-21618044）。
謝秀貞：改善生活素質
輔助器材助自立
美門殘障關懷基金會總幹事謝秀貞指出，她瞭解若這些殘障人士無法獲得合適的殘障輔助器，他們將無法自立，導致他們越來越自卑，而且需要依靠家人。
“我明白這些輔助器材不但可改善殘障人士的生活素質，更可協助他們自立更生。他們也不想成為家人的負擔”
她指出，那些獲得“生命禮物”的殘障人士，明天就可以開始新生活，並邁向新方向。
出席者包括馬華婦女組副主席拿督曾玉英、副總秘書黃素珠、中委藍賽珍、福利部主任拿汀李瑞珍、大馬標準渣打銀行首席執行員朱利安、Metrojaya主席拿督阿末、大馬慈善幸運抽獎（Malaysian Charity Draw）理事法蒂拉、贊助者何耀康、葉中興等。 （星洲日報‧2006/12/14）
摘自：http://www.sinchew-i.com/article.phtml?artid=200612141410&data=scnews&spid=184017
By VIVIENNE PAL
Photos by LOW LAY PHONPEOPLE with disabilities should go to the Credit Guarantee Corporation (CGC) if they require help to start their own businesses.
Kelana Jaya MP Loh Seng Kok said there were many avenues, aside from allowances by the Government, offered to the disabled, allowing them the opportunity to lead independent lives.
“The Welfare Department also offers a grant of RM2,700 for members of the disabled community who want to start small businesses,” said Loh during the Gift of Life free blood test activity organised by Beautiful Gate Foundation for the Disabled at Summit USJ shopping centre recently.
According to statistics cited by Loh, the total number of disabled people registered with the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry stands at 170,445 while there are some 22,335 registered in Selangor alone.
Loh (right) having a word with Gan Poh Poh after her blood test while her daughter Chow Swook Lee (left) looks on.
“Those who are not registered should come forward and register themselves because it allows the ministry to plan a budget for their benefit, and it helps people in general to be more cognizant of the needs of the disabled,” said Loh, who pledged five lightweight wheelchairs to the foundation that day.
He said he would raise the issue of allowing disabled motorists vehicle stickers that waived parking fees, request that a certain amount of pasar malam licences be set aside for the disabled seeking to set up stalls, as well as lobby for a more disabled-friendly Kelana Jaya in the next Parliament meeting and monthly Petaling district gathering.
At the blood drive, some 125 disabled people were given free blood tests sponsored by Princess Shoe & Handbag Centre Sdn Bhd.
This is the second time the local shoe and bag company has sponsored the event. In the first event last year, the company sponsored free blood tests for 75 disabled people.
According to Beautiful Gate executive director Sia Siew Chin, the event was part of the Gift of Life campaign that is being held throughout December.
“We want to drive home the importance of health examinations among the disabled, and that blood screening is crucial,” said Sia.
She added that Beautiful Gate was also seeking help in obtaining lightweight and motorised wheelchairs, three-wheel motorcycles, medical cushions and educational scholarships as these helped the disabled to lead more independent lives.
Source : http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/12/13/central/16262219&sec=central
PETALING JAYA: The disabled are encouraged to continue acquiring new skills that will give them a better chance to join the corporate sector.
Datin Seri Wendy Ong, the wife of Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting, called on them to continue acquiring different skills in line with MCA’s lifelong learning programme.
Presenting certificates to 30 disabled people who completed their computer and handphone repair courses recently, she said: “This is a very good start for career advancement, especially those who want to join the corporate sector. Don’t stop here. Continue to learn more.”
CHIT-CHAT: Wendy (third from left) talking with Chan Hwee Lee and other disabled people after the certificate presentation ceremony at Atria Shopping Centre in Petaling Jaya on Saturday.
The recipients from the Beautiful Gate Foundation underwent a four-month handphone-repair course, a three-month Microsoft Excel course, a six-month Microsoft Access course and a three-month Microsoft Office advanced course.
Wendy said the public should learn from the disabled people of the foundation who had helped in recycling campaigns organised by the Housing and Local Government Ministry.
“We know Beautiful Gate through the many recycling campaigns. Despite your disability, you still come forward to help the society. We should all learn from you,” she said.
She urged the corporate sector to come forward to help contribute towards disabled people.
She commended SP Setia Foundation for donating 10 computers to Beautiful Gate, making it possible for the disabled people to acquire IT skills.
Source : http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/12/10/nation/16279213&sec=nation
By SALINA KHALIDIT was a rare sight of the able-bodied walking beside the disabled. Some even took turn to push the wheelchairs, helping the disabled to complete the 1.5km distance while exchanging greetings with the onlookers.
That was what happened recently during the walk and wheelathon at SS2 Cares Carnival.
Some able-bodied participants took turns pushing the wheelchair-bound during the 1.5km wheelathon.
It was held in conjunction with the International Day of Disabled Persons celebrated also recently celebrated.
The event attracted about 100 participants of able-bodied and disabled.
Carnival organising committee chairman Datuk Lim Choon Kin flagged them off at 9am in front of SS2 Urban Park.
Although those on the wheelchairs could propel themselves, the able-bodied participants lent a helping hand in pushing them along the way.
Since it was not a race, all participants took time knowing each other throughout the journey to the finishing line.
Roslan getting his blood pressure checked Lim (standing, left) and MBPJ secretary Zulkepli Ahmad look on.
“The main objective of the event is to boost public awareness on the need of these disabled people.
“We also want to bring the able-bodied and the disabled closer through events like this,” said Lim who is also the Damansara Utama state assemblyman.
He added that it is the first a wheelathon organised together with the walkathon, since the International Day of Disabled Persons has been celebrated at the local authority level for the past two years.
This is the third year the carnival is being held in Petaling Jaya.
Other activities during the half-day carnival are colouring competition for the children, health check and sales of items produced by the handicapped community.
Guests were also entertained by performances by the local community.
In his speech, Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Roslan Sakiman congratulated the local community for organising such event.
He added that the city council would continue providing a more accessible environment for the disabled community.
Source : http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/12/9/central/16216335&sec=central
KUALA LUMPUR: In the spirit of the Christmas season, Wanita MCA and the Beautiful Gate Foundation for the Disabled will jointly organise a fundraising event – Gift of Life.
“The Gift of Life is in line with Wanita MCA’s Project Care led by our movement chief Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen,” said Datin Rosalind Lee, who is the organising committee chairman.
Lee said the best present for the disabled was the gift of mobility – such as a three-wheeled motorcycle, motorised wheelchair or detachable wheelchair.
Based on statistics from the Welfare Department, she said there were about 260,000 disabled nationwide but only 17,000 had registered with the department.
“We have to be sensitive towards the disabled and their needs,” she said.
Urging the public to be generous, Lee said any contribution would be meaningful, as the money would be used to present the disabled with a gift of kindness that would help transform their lifestyle.
“These gifts provide mobility to enable them to secure a job, improve their life condition and create opportunities for them to lead an independent life.
“And it will help them develop their self-esteem and strengthen their willpower to live,” she told a press conference at Wisma MCA here.
Lee said there would be a Gift of Life presentation on Dec 14 to give out Christmas presents to the disabled.
All donations are tax exempt.
For more information on the event, contact the foundation at 03-7873 6579, 019-219 8440 or Wanita MCA at 03-2161 8044 ext 105.
Source : http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/12/7/nation/16232913&sec=nation
徵求殘障輔助器材（吉隆坡訊）這個聖誕節，公眾可以通過贊助殘障輔助器材，把“生命的禮物”化作改變殘障朋友生命的祝福，協助他們過自立生活。
這項由馬華婦女組關懷社會計劃與美門殘障關懷基金會舉辦的“生命的禮物”關懷殘障醒覺運動，通過向公眾人士徵求101份殘障輔助器材，協助殘障人士自力更生，重拾生命的尊嚴。
美門殘障關懷基金會總干事謝秀貞今日（週二，12月5日）在馬華總部召開的新聞發佈會上表示，殘障人士並非只是面對身體上的缺陷，由於沒有合適的殘障輔助器，他們不得不依靠別人，無法自立自理使他們越來越自卑。
“殘障輔助器材包括適合的輪椅、改裝電單車、助聽器、電腦、護臀坐墊等都能為殘障人士的生命帶來巨大的改變，所以我們稱之為‘生命的禮物’。”
“生命的禮物”關懷殘障醒覺運動籌委會主席拿汀李瑞珍指出，馬華全國婦女組主席拿督黃燕燕將擔任此項活動的大會主席，並呼籲社會人士收起異樣眼光，伸出援手幫助殘障朋友過自立生活。
有意贊助者，請在12月12日之前聯絡美門殘障關懷基金會03-78736579、或馬華婦女組秘書處03-21618044。
公眾可以個人或集合他人，送出以下禮物：
●電動輪椅（價格：每輛1萬令吉、所需數量：13部）
●護臀坐墊（價格：每部2000令吉、所需數量：20個）
●電子課程教育費用（價格：每位5000令吉、所需數量：5位） （星洲日報‧2006/12/05）
“您的慷慨和愛心能協助我們重新自立”，後排右2起：多元化終身學習中心（MPTC）副主任藍賽珍、馬華全國婦女組副總秘書黃素珠、李瑞珍、陳艷珍、MPTC委員葉金蘭和陳麗玲。
摘自：http://www.sinchew-i.com/article.phtml?artid=200612051029&data=scnews&spid=184017
Being born with a disability is bad enough, but when one is instantly crippled by an illness or accident, the effect can be quite traumatic. RASHVINJEET S. BEDI discovers how four such persons got back on their feet.WHENEVER Lee Pei Sun feels lonely, she takes a picture of her two sons from her wallet and looks at it. Divorced three years ago, Lee gets to see them once a week.
Lee, 28, suffers from Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA), a condition that progressively results in unsteady motion of the body. The disease began to attack her body after the birth of her first son, and now she moves about in a wheelchair and her speech is slurred.
Phua Gin Chu, 24, was one month away from getting her taekwondo black belt when she was admitted to hospital with excruciating back pain. Doctors could not determine the cause of her pain, which left her paralysed from waist down.
Krishnan Sivasankaran, 32, lost one leg in a motorcycle accident. The former security guard used to play in goal for a local football team.
COPING WITH CHANGES: Life is not the same anymore for (from left) Phua, Lim and Lee of The Beautiful Gate Foundation.
This is the world of the instant disabled, where a person loses his or her ability to perform routine tasks in one moment. Accepting that disability is not the easiest of tasks.
“I was very low on self esteem and confidence. Even when my friends came to visit, I would not see them. I preferred to cry alone in my room,” said Phua who lost her ability to walk when she was 16. Phua, who is from Sekinchan, was a prefect, played handball and was active in extra-curricular activities.
Depression set in and Phua slit her wrist. Fortunately, she was sent to the hospital in time.
“The doctor told me there were others who were worse off than me. I was told some of them still could draw with their mouth,” she recalled.
Phua, however, did not want to put herself into anyone else’s shoes. “I felt people’s love and support, but I couldn’t accept it. I didn’t want to be pitied,” she said.
After the divorce, Lee went to live at the Beautiful Gate Foundation in Petaling Jaya, a home for disabled people, at the recommendation of a friend. That was three years ago. Back then, any mention of her husband and two sons would set her crying. She also felt like ending her life.
“Although I felt dead inside, committing suicide was not an option because of my sons,” she said.
Lim Kee Loon, 24, was involved in a motorcycle accident in Kuala Lumpur that fractured his neck, ribs, hands and legs. His spinal cord was damaged as well and this affected everything from the chest down. He spent six months in the hospital before going back to his hometown of Kuantan, Pahang.
He occupied his time by watching television, going to hospital and surfing the Internet. He was able to type, although at a very slow pace.
While Lim was positive, his parents could not accept his disability.
“My mother cried every day. It was as if she had lost her son,” said Lim who was at that time two months away from completing his diploma in automotive engineering.
Lim could not bear to see his parents being stressed out and decided to go and live at Beautiful Gate.
“My parents were old anyway and I had to think of the future. I had to learn to be independent,” he said.
As can be seen from these life stories, it takes a while for the instant disabled to accept their condition. This has a lot to do with willpower and learning from others.
Phua’s life changed when she read a book by Taiwanese writer Xing Lin Zi who suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and had been confined to a wheelchair since she was 12.
“The book gave me confidence and inspiration. It was then that I realised life is important,” she said.
With encouragement from her headmaster and teachers, Phua went back to school. With time on her hands, Phua could concentrate on her studies and eventually scored a grade one in the SPM examinations.
She went on to get an advanced diploma in computing in a local college, whereas some of her peers dropped out. Phua also represented the country in table tennis at the 2002 Manchester and 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games.
“Some of my friends tell me that I encourage them. Life is a struggle till the end. We are learning all the time,” said Phua who heads the employment department at Beautiful Gate.
The ever-smiling Lee, meanwhile, has found a place to call home.
“I found God’s love here. I smile a lot because it brings warmth,” said Lee who reads a lot now.
Lim is doing a course in multimedia and hopes to be a programmer when he finishes.
Krishnan did that by turning to sports to occupy his time. He spent two depressed years at home before meeting disabled athlete Law King Khiew who taught him to exercise.
Krishnan took up powerlifting and finished fourth at the 2002 Busan Fespic Games with a personal best bench press of 90kg.
“Your body might be disabled, but your mind is not. Go out and meet other people. Don’t let it (mind) be disabled,” said Krishnan.
He also enrolled himself in an electronics course at the Rehabilitation and Industrial Training Centre (PLPP) in Bangi.
Krishnan now repairs wheelchairs for a living and he enjoys his work, which requires him to travel around the Klang Valley.
The International Day of Disabled Persons (IDD)
TODAY is International Day of Disabled Persons. Observed since 1990, this day promotes an understanding of disability issues and mobilises support for the dignity, rights and the well being of a disabled person. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
Communities all over the world focus on measures to implement international norms and standards related to disabled persons.
This year’s theme for the IDD is “E-Accessibility”. Through its efforts, and collaboration with others, the United Nations aims to raise appreciation among Governments, private entities and the public of the significant benefits to disabled persons and societies when they are empowered with increased access to information technology.
Source:
http://www.un.org/
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/12/3/focus/16204123&sec=focus
聖誕禮物送殘友（八打靈再也訊）你知道再多2天，即12月3日是甚麼日子嗎？如果展開一項全國性的民意問卷調查，相信知道的人並不多。
答案是“國際殘疾人日” (International Day of Disabled Persons)，而這個日子今年已邁入第14年了。
“國際殘疾人日”是聯合國在1992年10月14日舉行的第47屆大會，通過議決案制訂下來的日子。
如果你是充滿愛心的人，卻不曉得這個日子，請別自責，因為你可以趁著聖誕節的來臨，變身成為“聖誕老人”，配合殘疾日和聖誕節的來臨，向殘障朋友大派“聖誕禮物”！
你知道嗎？許多殘障朋友都期盼你來當“聖誕老人”，送出一份可以改變他們生命的禮物。
助殘友自立養家
為了確保這些聖誕禮物都是殘障人真正需要的，美門殘障關懷中心已向全國附屬的美門中心收集資料，確定有多少位殘障朋友想收到何種“聖誕禮物”；算一算，這些聖誕禮物共有101份呢！
這些禮物，或許是一部適合的輪椅、一輛改裝的電單車、一個助聽機，更或許是一部可以讓他在家工作的電腦。
一旦收到這些禮物後，將有可能對殘障朋友的生命帶來巨大的改變，使他們可以自力更生，甚至養家活口，重拾生命的尊嚴。
謝秀貞：國際殘疾人日被忽略
美門殘障關懷中心總幹事謝秀貞坦言，很少人知道何謂“國際殘疾人日”，這與宣傳不足有關，而政府也未固定在“123”這一天舉辦慶祝活動。
她對國人不曉得週五（1日）是國際殘疾人日一事感到悲哀和被忽略，因為聯合國制定這個日子是希望各成員國和有關組織繼續開展持續有效的活動，以改善殘疾人的狀況。
探討殘障人問題
5日辦研討會慶殘疾人日
美門殘障關懷中心總幹事謝秀貞說，今年“國際殘疾人日”的慶典落在12月5日（星期二），去年的慶典是拖到今年2月份才進行。今年的慶祝地點是在成功時代廣場，與往年有別的是以研討會的形式出現。
“政府今年將邀請日本著名的男殘障人Yutaka Takamine擔任主講人，他曾在聯合國社會經濟組附設在泰國的辦事處服務。我覺得這項研討會很有意義，可以探討我們面對的各種問題。”
謝秀貞：殘疾人日應廣泛宣傳
謝秀貞也直言，國際殘疾人日不像國慶日般，獲得大規模的慶祝。它也不像12月1日的世界愛滋病日一樣，受到民間廣泛的關注。
據瞭解，世界衛生組織（WHO）已明文規定每年的12月1日為國際愛滋日。
“一個正常的人在年輕或年老時，可能也會遇上肢體上的缺陷問題，如交通意外、工業意外、生產問題、不知名的奇難雜症等，所以我認為‘國際殘疾人日’這個日子應該被廣泛宣傳，以喚起全民的醒覺意識。”
她說，無障礙環境的不夠完善，使到許多殘障人士不能過正常的生活，身心靈皆受創傷。
她表示，政府通常會在“國際殘疾人日”這一天，安排場合或設晚宴，通過頒發獎牌的方式來褒揚殘障人士，每次都會邀請殘障團體前往聚會。
海外地區廣泛慶祝
她說，在海外許多國家和區域，如台灣、香港和中國，“國際殘疾人日”是廣泛被慶祝的節日。
“我曾在台灣看過一項由台灣演藝圈知名甘草演員孫越帶動的國際殘疾人日慶典，那是在公園內舉行，搞得很大規模，就像Fun Fair（遊樂場）一樣。”
她說，她期望有朝一日，我國的殘疾人日會變成國人非常熟悉的節日，因為那一天的來臨，意味著將使殘障人與正常人融合在一起，進行各種互動，而非如今天般那麼令人感到陌生。
法令規定須設立
發展商忽略殘障人設施
大馬政府在1994年通過修正新的建築物法令，規定所有新的建築物都必須設有殘障人設施，而舊的建築物必須加以裝修成具備殘障人設施，可是目前很多發展商都忽略了這一點。
美門殘障關懷中心總幹事謝秀貞指出，我國若要發展到如先進國一樣，擁有完善的殘障設施，政府官員的思維方式和態度行為是關鍵因素，而這也胥視私人領域是否全力配合。
一些私人機構拒聘殘障人
她說，人力資源部屬下有一個協助殘障人士的工作委員會，而令她感到遺憾的是，去年她曾聽說有些殘障人士被首相署公共服務局安排到私人機構服務，卻被私人機構的要員拒絕，理由是“沒有殘障人設施，不方便活動”。
“這就是我所聽到的，人們會用一百個理由來拒絕，而不是以一百個理由來解決問題。我覺得我們需要不斷去推動殘障人的福利，才能看到績效。”
殘障人士法令未落實
謝秀貞說，數個本地殘障團體曾在2004年向政府反映要通過殘障人士法令的心願，以提昇殘障人的教育水平、制造工作機會及增設殘障人公共設施等，雖然這已獲福利部接納及提呈草案，然而迄今仍未落實。
她希望這項法令很快被提出，並為殘障人帶來好消息，而不是被無期限的展延。
希望許多地方都有無障礙設施
她感謝八打靈市議會於2003年為美門殘障關懷中心設立無障礙通道，讓她及同伴們可以從美門的門口直接前往SS2；“不過只有我們這裡有這種設施是不足夠的，我們希望城市許多地方都有無障礙設施，包括交通工具的殘障便利。”
她表示，今年10月間，美門殘障關懷中心與多個殘障團體配合，在孟沙展開殘障人和平請願運動，要求政府和有關當局關注公共交通未設有殘障設施的問題。
送一份《生命的禮物》
助殘障朋友實現心願
你可以化身為聖誕老人送出《生命的禮物》（Gift Of Life）。
你可以按照個人的能力與感動，或者集合多人的力量，透過美門殘障關懷基金，送出一件你和你家人或朋友想要送出的禮物。
送聖誕禮物步驟
贈送聖誕禮物給美門殘障關懷中心（簡稱美門）的步驟如下：
1）選擇一份你要送出的禮物，填妥表格及寄上支票。
2）美門將安排適合的殘障同胞成為禮物的受惠者。
3）美門將寄上免稅收據及邀請卡，以邀請你出席禮物捐贈典禮。
4）美門的家人或朋友出席禮物捐贈典禮，以親手將你的祝福交在受惠的殘障者手上。
任何有關詢問，可聯絡美門殘障關懷基金會潘銀珠，電話是03-7873 6579、7875 8609、019-2198440；傳真電話：03-78762686
地址是：
Beautiful Gate Foundation For The Disabled,
No.29, SS 2/59,47300 P.J., Selangor.Malaysia.
網址：
http://beautifulgate.my.diip.net
http://www.beautifulgate.org.my
1）助聽器（Hearing Aid）
你的禮物不但能把美妙的聲音帶進殘障人的世界，也可以為他們建立與社會溝通的橋樑。
價格：每對2300令吉
所需數量：5對
2）電子課程教育費用（Electrical Diploma Tuition Fees）
你的禮物可以讓學成的殘障者從事電子工作，為自己的生活打拼。
價格：每位5000令吉
所需數量：5位
3）謀生電腦與打印機（Computer And Printer）
一部適合的電腦和打印機，可讓殘障者在家工作，並讓嚴重殘障的孩子得到妥善的關懷。
價格：每部2000令吉
所需數量：10部
4）護臀坐墊（Medical Cushion）
護臀坐墊能保護殘障者容易壓傷及潰爛的臀部，也能使他們擁有正常的作息，過正常的生活。
價格：每部2000令吉
所需數量：20個
5）可拆式輕型輪椅（Detachable Wheelchair）
你的禮物，可以幫助他們走進學校、接受教育、走向未來……
價格：每部1500令吉
所需數量：35部
6）三輪電單車（Three-Wheeled Motorcycle）
一輛經過改裝的三輪電單車，不但可以幫助殘障父母開創自己的小生意，一盡為人父母的責任。
價格：每輛5300令吉
所需數量：23輛
7）電動輪椅（Motorised Wheelchair）
電動輪椅可以讓殘障者只用一根手指就能控制前進的方向，為他們的生命打開一條嶄新的道路，奔向自由。
價格：1萬令吉
所需數量：13部 （星洲日報／大都會‧2006/12/01）
摘自：http://www.sinchew-i.com/article.phtml?artid=200612010467&data=scnews&spid=184017
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