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KUALA LUMPUR SOCIETY OF THE DEAF

Members of Kuala Lumpur Society of the Deaf

KLSD is a self-help organization administered by the Deaf for the Deaf & hard of hearing who are the residents in Kuala Lumpur. We are obligated to the task in upgrading the qualities of life of our targeted group in Malaysia, securing equal rights and opportunities by bringing them together to work collectively and fraternally for the socio-economic advancement with the view of enabling themselves to become responsible, useful and productive citizens.

Objectives

To improve the quality of the life of Deaf people

To unite the Deaf individuals and in working together for mutual socio-
economic advancement and common good

To uphold rights of all deaf individuals, to live as normal citizens of the
country and to promote their legitimate interest.

To organize local or international sporting, recreational and other events for
the Deaf.

To guide its members in the enhancement of their careers and develop their
careers and leadership qualities.

To achieve the objectives of making every Deaf person accepted by the community.

Affiliated with

Malaysian Federation of the Deaf

Malaysian Sports Federation of the Deaf

Majlis Kebajikan Masyarakat W.P. Kuala Lumpur

Our Services

      Human Services –

Job placement

Peers and social counseling

Telephone / fax relay service

      Communication Access –

Providing sign language interpretation for media,

Official and social functions

Weekly / monthly assembly at industrial factories for

the deaf workers

Medical and legal advice

      Community Education –

Deaf awareness programmes

Conducting sign language classes for public

Early intervention programme

      Advocacy –

Women section

Teen section

Information

      Sports & Recreational

ADDRESS

Persatuan Orang Pekak Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Society of the Deaf
9B, Kompleks Perniagaan Sri Selangor
Jalan San Peng, 55200 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Tel.: 603-223 0690 / 223 2164 Fax.: 603-222 6536
E-mail: klsdeaf@pop.jaring.my
Website: http://www.jaring.my/klsdeaf