Special needs teen is ‘world changer’


WITH a desire to be seen as “a capable individual who can contribute to society like the others”, special needs learner Alexius Ignatius at Keningau Vocational College, Sabah, often goes the extra mile in extending help wherever he can.

Having recently been named the recipient of the Special Education Network & Inclusion Association (Senia) World Changer Award for the month of September, the Papar-born teenager is even more determined to continue doing good work for the community.

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