5 Gifting ideas this festive season while Giving back to the Differently-Abled community
- Janice Chai
- Dec 4, 2020
- 2 min read
HOHOHO! Santa’s here! We hear the bells of Christmas ringing around the corner. Still thinking about what would make a good Christmas gift? Fret not. We’ve compiled a list of gifts made with love by the Differently-Abled community.
1. ARTDeaf
Founded in June 2013, ARTDeaf is a group of Deaf Artisans producing beautiful pieces of Art, Batik and Crafts. Their merchandise include original (one-off) hand-painted t-shirts and batik painting (wall-hanging).
Source: ARTDeaf Facebook
To make a purchase, drop them a message on
Facebook: ARTDeaf
WhatsApp: +60 12 613 7085 , or
Email: artdeafstudio@gmail.com
You can also find their hand-painted t-shirts for sale at The Good Shop for RM100!
2. Cheshire Home Selangor
Cheshire Home Selangor was founded in 1963 with the aim to create opportunities for Persons with Disabilities towards an independent life. Check out their wide array of handicrafts ranging from clutches, pouches, tote bags, water bottle bags, aprons, notebooks and even plush toys! Their designs include a Malaysian touch with the incorporation of Batik cloth.
Source: Cheshire Home Selangor’s Website
To make a purchase and view their handicraft, visit Cheshire Home Selangor’s Website.
3. Daniea’s Art
Amira Daniea, a 15-year-old girl with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is the artist behind Daniea’s Art. According to an article by NST, Daniea’s creativity has helped her curate over 100 art pieces in the last 4 years. Her artwork for sale includes canvas paintings and hand-painted jute bags.
Source: Daniea’s Art Facebook
To make a purchase, drop her a message on
Facebook: Daniea’s Art
WhatsApp: +60 12 458 1603
You can also find some of her artwork for sale at The Good Shop!
Do follow her journey at her Instagram account here: @danieaart
4. Persatuan DAYBREAK
Going by the acronym DAYBREAK which stands for Disabled Adults and Youths Being Rewarded, Encouraged and Accepted in Kinta, this Ipoh based NGO has been officially launched in 2003. With the vision of empowering People with DIsabilities to become self-reliant, independent and integrated members of society, the beneficiaries are trained in handicraft; selling products such as reusable face masks, bolsters, plush toy pillows, and tote bags.
Source: Persatuan DAYBREAK Facebook
To make a purchase, visit their
Facebook: Persatuan DAYBREAK
You can also check out their website to read more about their initiatives.
5. SevenTeaOne
With the philosophy of “Business as a matter of Inclusiveness”, SevenTeaOne is a social enterprise which provides a safe and inclusive platform for the differently-abled and marginalized community by training them with employment skills to earn a dignified income. We’ve checked them out and their handmade soaps definitely make a great gift for Christmas for only RM15!
Source: SevenTeaOne Facebook
To make a purchase, visit their website.
We hope that you love our suggestions as much as we loved compiling this list!
After reading this list, you might be thinking, “how about food?” Yes, we know that Malaysians loveeeee food. Stay tuned to our next blog post on the 12th December 2020, for some suggestions on what food and snacks to tapau for Christmas this year while supporting the Differently-Abled community!
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