The seminar on Independent Living at the Mines ICT Able Training Institute saw a larger crowd. More than 40 people attended, mostly students from the college. It was broadcasted live over the Internet via a webcam. The seminar this time was co-organised by Sin Chew Daily and Shuang Fu Disabled Independent Living Association in conjunction with Sin Chew Daily’s Wishing Tree programme. The VIP guest for the seminar was Kenji Kuno, JICA Chief Advisor/Expert. He is the person instrumental for initiating Independent Living projects in Malaysia.
Mdm. Shen Chiu Hsiang presenting a speech before the seminar.
Photo by Wuan.
Ling Lee acted as my translator from English to Mandarin.
Photo by Wuan.
Mdm. Shen presenting me with a souvenir after the seminar. Danny Tan is in the background.
Photo by Wuan.
Group photo with the participants after the seminar.
L-r: Peter Tan, Kenji Kuno, Christine Lee and Cheng Sak Hai.
Photo by Wuan.
The entrance to Mines ICT Able Training Institute.
Photo by Wuan.
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Sin Chew Daily – Wishing Tree: Seminar On Independent Living
