Hearing-impaired lass proves her mettle


Well done: Brigette is the recipient of the SENIA Student Award 2022.

SPECIAL needs learner Brigette Yasin made history recently when she became the first Malaysian to receive the prestigious Special Education Network & Inclusion Association (SENIA) Student Award.

The 17-year-old studies dressmaking at Keningau Vocational College which offers the course to students who communicate in sign language. The 2022 edition of the annual SENIA award saw the hearing-impaired student from Inanam, Sabah, feted due to her excellent achievements in sports.

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