It was a fine Sunday when I made a visit to PPKKTAS (Selangor Handicapped and Mentally Retarded Children Centre) at Ampang Jaya with Tina and Jasmine to meet our beneficiaries. It was my first time to meet Fui Yin, a girl who is of the same age as me and also share the same hobby. We both love to dance & she likes to do some colouring work too. * * I came with limited expectation as I did not have the chance to interact with mentally challenged people. We were greeted by the person in charge of the day, Deepika and she led us to meet Fui Yin and friends. It was a unique experience to communicate with her as she can’t speak a word. Non-verbal communication skills really come in handy and Deepika also became our ‘translator’.
Hello everyone ! (Fui Yin playing happily with the balls brought by Tina)
We started off the day playing with balls. However, their attention couldn’t stay for long. So, we moved on with some colouring work. I could notice that she really enjoyed doing it. We had quite some fun moments together.
I am so proud !
Right after they had their shower, Deepika asked Fui Yin to show us some dances. We played some Hindustan songs and Fui Yin started to dance excitedly. I guess Deepika must have taught her well. Some of her friends and me joined in the dance floor too. It was fun watching them and dancing together.
All in all, it was a happy day spent with Fui Yin. I think it is the same for the rest of them at the centre too. I am really grateful that they are taken care well by Deepika and other staffs at the centre. And I really hope they will stay happy everyday. Being happy is just that simple. 
