Perils of the physically disabled


Photos By YAP CHEE HONG

MIRM chief executive officer Lariche with trainees in the Office Immersion Programme for neuro-divergent youth to help transition them into an open-employment market.

Malaysia has a long way to go when it comes to being disabled-friendly, says Make It Right Movement chief executive officer Brian Lariche, 56, who manages and advises over 250 community programmes and social enterprises.

Lariche became mobility impaired five years ago.

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