OKU Convoy 2009

October 31, 2009 – 3:40 pm

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<<
>>Convoy Donation 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