About Us

Our primary aim is to provide education and training to mentally handicapped children and adults so that they will be helped, to the fullest extent possible in reaching their maximum potential. It is our hope to provide a comprehensive service to children and adults with mental handicaps. It is our hope that efforts will improve their quality of life.

Admission Procedure

The admission forms are available online as well as at our schools and centers. Students will be assessed before entering any of the programs. Assessments will be carried out at Wisma Harapan (headquarters) and Klang Special School.

Our Approach

Our special schools and centers provide education and training to children and adults with various forms of learning disabilities (Down Syndrome, Autism, Slow Learners, and others). We run four programs as follows:-

  • Early Intervention Programme (2 – 6 years & below)
  • School Programme· (7 – 17 years old )
  • Vocational Training Centre (VTC) (18 years and above-highly suitable for learning disabled youths upon completion of Government school)
  • Sheltered Workshop (those who have completed VTC or adults with learning disabilities) 

The education and training programs are individualized, systematic, and structured according to the needs of each student and trainee.

A Brief History of SAMH

The Selangor and Federal Territory Association for The Mentally Handicapped (SAMH) was established in 1964 as a non-profit voluntary organization. It was initiated by a group of concerned parents and voluntary workers under the sponsorship of the then Rotary Club of Klang and Port Swettenham. From a humble beginning, the Association now operates in 3 buildings in Selangor and Federal Territory and has helped enhance the lives of many mentally handicapped children, youths, and adults, as well as the lives of their families and caregivers. A few of our students are now working at our centers as general workers or student helpers, a testament to how SAMH has helped these individuals. Many students have been at SAMH since young and remain here, working in our Sheltered Workshop Programme. Our oldest student currently, in the Sheltered Workshop Programme is 72 years old! 

Our Corporate Video

Watch and learn about what we do at SAMH