CBR Network working with Malaysian Relief Agency held a volunteers training programme specifically for Persons with Visual Impairment . The volunteers were given insights to what were the implications of being visually impaired (blind / low vision).

The volunteers also had a session with Hafiz (Social Welfare Officer) and Kok Soon (Graduate with Degree in Education) who shared various aspects of do’s, don’ts and how to assist a person with visual impairment.

An interview by the District Social Welfare Officers was held for the PWDs at Fraser’s Silverpark Resort. This was to check on their eligibility for the Disability Allowance for working PWDs.
This incentive allowance is to assist the PWDs to sustain and maintain their job, thus be independent.

CBR Network’s assessment panellists, En. M Kassim from Special Education Division and Pn. Sariah Amirin President of Dyslexia Association were present to assess the trainees after their 1st Semester Break.














Pn Sariah comments: Work and supervision during work is generally good. There is a need to emphasize on “grooming”.
Comment by En M Kassim: He is satisfied with the trainees’ progress but they still need to work on their dependency on their parents and family.

Impressions of the view from Silverpark Resort by PWD trainees.