"We are the disabled. Most of us can’t talk; can’t dress ourselves; can’t eat, drink or go to the bathroom, without help."
 

​At Bangsa Ria, age is not a factor, nor religion, nor race. Our doors are open to all and we

are strictly secular. We accept every disabled person whom we can help, and we

welcome every kind of help, in cash, kind and time.

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Each child in Bangsa Ria is different: some are autistic or display autistic behaviour. One

has Down’s. Some are mildly mentally challenged with various disabilities. Most can’t

speak. Most need supervision or help when they eat, play, go to the toilet, bathe, dress

or participate in any activity.

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​Each has their own timetable of training activities to best develop their skills. The less

mentally disabled have activities ranging from picture puzzles, colouring to simple

writing, maths, beading and fixing blocks (hand-eye coordination). For others, even

scooping food on a spoon and placing the spoon into the mouth is a fantastic skill, as is

indicating that they need to use the toilet. ​

Each child has a time period in the Snoezelen Room which is a safe, fun, cool sensory

stimulation area which even normal kids (and adults) love!

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The children of Bangsa Ria range from 15 to 47 years in age. However, they are all

children mentally and most have the mental range of a five-year- old. For this reason, we

call them all ‘children’.

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​We celebrate all the children’s birthdays and festivals. All of them love visitors. They

love their friends and they love to come to Bangsa Ria. They know instinctively this is a

place of great caring. Many of our children may not be able to speak but they know,

understand and respond to love, kindness, joy and genuine sincerity.