“One Malaysia For All” OKU Convoy 2009
Objectives of the OKU CONVOY
In conjunction with International Day For Disabled Persons, Society of Independent Living for Disabled Selangor, Beautiful Gate Foundation and D to D Services are organizing a “Convoy by Disabled in Kuala Lumpur” (“OKU CONVOY”) with the aim to raise public awareness on the important of barrier free environment and inclusive society, to encourage disabled people to live an independent life, and to raise funds to purchase disability assistive devices. This is the first time a convoy of such nature is being organised in Malaysia by people who have “severe disabilities” in Malaysia.
Details of event:
Date : 6th December 2009
Time : 7.45am to 4.30pm
Venue : Berjaya Times Square
Importance of Assistive Device
A suitable assistive device is very important in enabling a disabled person to pursue an independent life. For example, people who have disabilities need a motorized wheel chair to move around independently. This is the only way that can restore him/her with normal life and leading him/her to live with dignity. Unfortunately, most of the disabled people cannot afford to buy assistive devices which suit to their conditions.
How You Can Help?
You can make this event a success and provide hope of live to OKU by providing monetary contribution and/or to take part in our event as volunteer.
We look forward for your favorable reply. Any enquiries please do not hesitate to contact Sean Lai Yew Hoong (012 2262 037) or Joanne Chan Poh Yen (012 612 6696).
>> Volunteer Registration Form<<
Details of the OKU CONVOY
There will be approximately 100-150 participants comprising a mixture of “orang kurang upaya” (“OKU”) and non OKU in the convoy. The participants will be separated into approximately 5-8 person per team.
Convoy Journey
The convoy will be flagged off at Berjaya Times Square, a landmark commercial are in Kuala Lumpur, and passess thru Jalan Pudu to reach the Putra LRT Station at Central Market. The convoy will then board the LRT train to head to KLCC as the next destination. A lunch break will be held in KLCC and the final route will start from KLCC back to Berjaya Times Square.
Mini Roadshow
Once the convoy begins from Berjaya Times Square, there will be a mini roadshow held at Berjaya Times Square. The mini roadshow comprises media coverage on the journey of the convoy, demonstration of wheel chair usage, various games and donation drive. The mini roadshow will end when the convoy comes back to Berjaya Times Square for a closing ceremony.
Closing Ceremony
Closing ceremony is to mark the closing of the event and there will be a mini concert by local artists, dance performance by Beautiful Gates as well as an official closing speech by invited guess.
Programme flow:
For OKU Convoy
7.45 am Registration at Berjaya Times Square
8.30 am Introduction and speech by VIP (Minister) / Celebrities
9.00 am Flag off for Convoy Journey
12.00 pm Lunch break at KLCC
1.30 pm Convoy continues from KLCC
3.00 pm Convoy returns to Berjaya Times Square
For Mini Road Show
11.00 am Mini Road Show at Berjaya Times Square begins
3.00 pm End
For Closing Ceremony
3.30 pm Begin
4.30 pm End
See also: Volunteer Training for OKU Convoy 2009
November 19 2009 12:00 am | Events
Anne ng on 20 Nov 2009 at 5:02 pm #
Dear Siew Chin,
My husband, dughter 94 years and myself might be coming. My husband is also disabled (visually impaired).
How shall we participate, may I know as Volunteers or spectator or join the convoy. We will go afte Church Service. May i know lunch provided for all or just the Convoy Team at KLCC.
If we attend the event, what must we do ??
do reply my mail and brief me.
thanks
anne
sean on 24 Nov 2009 at 2:50 pm #
Hi Anne
Glad to receive your queries. I am Sean, the committee member of OKU Convoy 2009 and am pleased to reply to your questions below.
Your husband can join in as Participant (not as volunteer) for the Convoy. However, he has to be there at 7.45am for registration and to join the convoy till 3pm thereabout.
For yourself, you may join in as Team Volunteer who will also be participating inthe convoy, hence to be there at 7.45am till 3pm. We can put both yourself and husband in one team if you prefer as such. Alternatively, you can also join in as Show Volunteer, Road Volunteer or Promotion Volunteer with roles defined in this link —> http://ilselangor.org/web/2009/11/volunteer-for-oku-convoy/.
With regards to your daughters, we do not take in children below 18 years old for safety reasons.
If the time is inconvenient to you, you may alternatively join the fun by coming to Berjaya Times Square starting from 11am to 4.30pm for a Mini Road Show and the Closing Ceremony. We have invited artists, various performances as well as speeches from VIPs.
Lunch is provided for Participant (for your hubbie) and all types of Volunteers. Spectators need to find their own food though
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Anyway, please do not hesitate to call me at 012 2262 037 (sean) for further chat.
Your support and attendance is important to us.
Hear from you soon.
Sean Lai
On Behalf of Organising Committee
OKU Convoy 2009