IN the seventh episode of StarMetro’s Life & The City podcast series, the hosts delve into what it is like for persons with disabilities in Malaysia.
They explore the physical and emotional challenges faced by persons with disabilities and the barriers they face in their daily lives.
Joining journalists Aida Ahmad and Farid Wahab is disabled athlete and wheelchair-user Hemavathy Muniandy.
Among the topics discussed is the importance of inclusive design when constructing public facilities.
(From left) StarMetro’s Life & the City podcast hosts Farid and Aida gain insights from Hemavathy into improvements needed for persons with disabilities to move around easily.
Hemavathy reminds the public to consider the impact of their actions on persons with disabilities and to take steps to promote greater inclusivity in Malaysia.
The Life & The City podcast series, which airs fortnightly, highlights topics related to urbanites.
It is available on www.thestar.com.my/metro and on The Star’s YouTube channel (@thestaronline).
