IDPP-Multimedia University Workshop on Inclusive Education and Disability Policy

The Institute on Disability and Public Policy (IDPP) for the ASEAN Region once again invited MyBIM to participate in the IDPP’s Workshop on Inclusive Education and Disability Policy on Monday on 12 January 2015. This workshop was hosted by Multimedia University.

The objectives of this Workshop on Inclusive Education and Disability Policy are as follows:

1. To introduce Multimedia University faculty, administration, and staff to the strategic context of disability and the role of technology in disability inclusive education
2. To highlight strategies and tools to support the learning of students with disabilities
3. To discuss next steps in training instructors to better support to students with disabilities
4. MyBIM representatives, Anthony and Sariah Ibrahim, participated the Workshop. Amongst other participants who also attended are Mohd Farhan and Mutharasapan, the representatives of DeafMT (Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Deaf Media and Technology Association) and Lim Anuar, member of MyBIM.

MyBIM and DeafMT are specifically requested to share some strategies to teach and support students who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing for the section of the Workshop entitled: “Triple Track Learning and Support: Understanding How to Teach and Support Students with Disabilities.”