With the right support, young adults with autism can have opportunities for growth and contribute to society. Photos: Nasom
According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia’s 2022 Person With Disability Statistics, there are 674,548 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the country.
Out of this total, only 3,724 persons with disabilities had jobs in the public sector; the country has over one million civil servants.
Uh-oh! Daily quota reached.
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Boosting inclusivity
With the right support, young adults with autism can have opportunities for growth and contribute to society. Photos: Nasom
National Autism Society of Malaysia
With tailored guidance, young adults with autism can secure employment through vocational training.
— National Autism Society of Malaysia
Wong (left) hopes for acceptance, inclusion and understanding from society for Raelan and other children with autism. Photo: Julian Wong
— JULIAN WONG
Ho (right) aims to empower Chia with tailored support for future independence in the workforce. Photo: Katherine Ho
— KATHERINE HO
Mohd Adli (right) with his wife Nozilan Mohamad, and their son Muhammad Luqman. Photo: The Star/Samuel Ong
— SAMUEL ONG/The Star
A baker with special needs working in the Bake with Dignity kitchen in PJ. Photo: Pang Hin Yue
— PANG HIN YUE