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A call to break barriers and open doors – Breaking Barriers – The Borneo Post – 30 November, 2013

A call to break barriers and open doors by Peter Tan. Posted on November 30, 2013, Saturday THE United Nations General Assembly proclaimed Dec 3 as the International Day of Disabled Persons through Resolution 47/3 on Oct 14, 1992. This was to continue with the agenda of the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons from … Continue reading “A call to break barriers and open doors – Breaking Barriers – The Borneo Post – 30 November, 2013”

The Game Changer – Breaking Barriers – The Borneo Post – 4 May, 2013

The game changer by Peter Tan. Posted on May 4, 2013, Saturday WHEN I first got involved in disability rights activism, I often wondered how I could be more effective in pushing for changes. What could I do to make a society that is typically reactive become one that is proactive? It cannot be denied … Continue reading “The Game Changer – Breaking Barriers – The Borneo Post – 4 May, 2013”

The Language of Disability – Breaking Barriers – The Borneo Post – 9 March, 2013

The language of disability Posted on March 9, 2013, Saturday THE terminologies related to disability are still evolving. We have not reached a consensus where the terms we use are universally acceptable by everyone. Depending on a person’s orientation, what is offensive to some is acceptable to others. Nonetheless, I have a distinct preference for … Continue reading “The Language of Disability – Breaking Barriers – The Borneo Post – 9 March, 2013”