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The image is in two parts. On the left is the black and white “Make the Right Real in Malaysia” logo of The OKU Rights Matter website. To the right of the logo is a photo: Beatrice Leong, Malaysian woman documentary filmmaker, stands in front of her community at the Autistic Pride Day Get-Together, Taman Tugu, June 2023. Beatrice, with a neat black fringe over her eyes and hair swept up in a top curl, is dressed in a black polo shirt and khaki pants. Beatrice holds a white placard with handwritten text (black font): I AM AUTISTIC (Very large font size) ALSO A WOMAN (the remaining text in large font) A FEMINIST AN ACTIVIST A HUMAN

The Lost Girls series by Beatrice Leong

“The Lost Girls” by Beatrice Leong is a series that presents unique narratives from autistic women’s perspectives. It covers adult diagnosis, workplace challenges for neurodiverse professionals, building healthy relationships, fostering conversations about autism, and the intersection of autism with motherhood, offering insights into their experiences and struggles.
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The image is in two parts. On the left is the black and white “Make the Right Real in Malaysia” logo of The OKU Rights Matter website. To the right of the logo is a photo: Beatrice Leong, Malaysian woman documentary filmmaker, stands in front of her community at the Autistic Pride Day Get-Together, Taman Tugu, June 2023. Beatrice, with a neat black fringe over her eyes and hair swept up in a top curl, is dressed in a black polo shirt and khaki pants. Beatrice holds a white placard with handwritten text (black font): I AM AUTISTIC (Very large font size) ALSO A WOMAN (the remaining text in large font) A FEMINIST AN ACTIVIST A HUMAN

Autism from the Inside Out by Beatrice Leong

“Autism from the Inside Out” features Beatrice Leong sharing her experiences as an autistic self-advocate. Each episode explores different aspects, including meltdowns, communication challenges, the trauma of diagnosis, personal perception, and her motivation for advocacy. The series emphasizes understanding autism from an insider’s perspective.
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The image shows the “Make the Right Real in Malaysia” logo of The OKU Rights Matter website and an image of two smiling brothers, the older with his right hand over the right shoulder of the younger one with spinal muscular atrophy and using a wheelchair.

COVID-19 Guidance and Educational Resources

COVID-19 Guidance and Educational Resources This page includes a range of COVID-19-related resources with good information for easy access to persons with disabilities. All resources are in English unless specified. COVID-19 Guidance and Resources COVID-19 Human Rights-based Response COVID-19 Guidance by OHCHR…
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The image shows the “Make the Right Real in Malaysia” logo of The OKU Rights Matter website and a Deaf mother teaching Bahasa Isyarat Malaysia (BIM) (Malaysian Sign Language) to her hearing children who are now skilful multilingual communicators.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025

On December 3, 2025, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities highlights the theme of fostering disability-inclusive societies. It features discussions on accessibility, neuroaffirming practices, and crucial guidelines for disability-inclusive language. The day also emphasizes braille as a fundamental human right and introduces the “More Braille, More Empowerment” campaign.
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