People with disabilities suffer many biases, say experts


Challenges ahead: Visually impaired person Nicholas Chen at his workplace in Jalan Bagan Jerman, Penang. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Living with disabilities comes with its own set of challenges, but for many, the struggle lies in overcoming social discrimination and being sidelined for being different.

James (not real name), who is visually impaired, encountered challenges at the workplace when colleagues questioned his employment in a company group chat.

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