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Latest Stat on Disability in our World Today

Assalamualaikum Did some writing today and came across a sentence I wrote for a conference paper last year: 'It is projected that about 10% of the world's population today live with a disability.' Now, I have written this without a reference. That is a big NO-NO when writing thesis. I should know better. So I Googled and found the World Health Organization's page on  Disabilities and Rehabilitation . " About 15% of the world's population lives with some form of disability, of whom 2-4% experience significant difficulties in functioning. The global disability prevalence is higher than previous WHO estimates, which date from the 1970s and suggested a figure of around 10%. This global estimate for disability is on the rise due to population ageing and the rapid spread of chronic diseases, as well as improvements in the methodologies used to measure disability ." Now I know the correct and valid source for my facts on disability. This fact is actuall...

Sunshine September Campaign at SURIA KLCC and Alamanda Putrajaya (3-16 September 2014)

Assalamualaikum and hello, Have you got any interesting plans to do this weekend?  Let's join and give support to the Sunshine September Campaign at SURIA KLCC and Alamanda from 3-16 September 2014.  Sunshine September campaign was previously known as Purple day and was initiated by Suria KLCC in 2010 to increase awareness about autism among Malaysians. Autism is a complex developmental disorder and though it is a condition with no cure, early detection can help make life more bearable for patients and their family members. The quest to raise awareness about autism and assist The National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) in raising funds to cover their operational costs is a corporate social responsibility program which has raise RM894,000.00 for NASOM over the past four years. Come and help to raise the awareness on autism by joining the event at KLCC or Alamanda Putrajaya. Lots of fun activities and prizes awaits! Alhamdulill...