Every now and then during his presentation, Garry Hills would gush about the Apple products he’s explaining. “I don’t mean to come across as an Apple fan,” he takes care to preface, “but their products really makes independent living possible. They’re all accessible out of the box.”
It’s a tall claim, more likely to come from […]
Very Special Arts (VSA) Singapore is holding its annual art exhibition with the theme of “Welcome to Paradise” this year at Changi City Point Basement Atrium.
The event showcases about 100 artworks by more than 35 artists. It is the largest platform for artists with disabilities to achieve financial independence through art. All artworks exhibited are on sale.
VSA […]
Team Singapore clinched a bronze at the BISFED 2017 Asia and Oceania Championships this May in Hong Kong.
The team comprised Nurulasyigah binte Mohammad Taha (32), Toh Sze Ning (23), and Faye Lim (19). The bronze is in the BC3 category, for players with limited motor function on all four limbs and use assistive devices, such as […]
We’re a little past the mid-point for this school holidays, but many of you parents are still looking out for activities you can do with your kids. Check out our pick of children’s programmes that are friendly to kids who have disabilities.
As part of its Children’s Season line-up, the […]
My NoNNa’s is a social enterprise that hires people with intellectual disabilities in Singapore.
Ms Geraldine Tan, Founder and CEO of the Italian comfort food chain, believes that individuals with intellectual disabilities should not stay at home and be allowed to withdraw into themselves; they should work and integrate with society. “When they stay at home, […]
During a workshop at the 2017 Art and Disability Forum, participants were asked to pair up, hold a single pen, and draw a pineapple in two minutes.
The activity had two rules: They were to have a clear idea of how to draw the fruit, and not to give way. They were also not to […]
Children on the Autism Spectrum often have a particular attachment to specific objects. It may change over time, or it may be lifelong. These can be music, art, computers, car registration numbers, bus timetables, or Thomas the Tank Engine.
These objects of attachment can be a great source of comfort, because time spent with these […]
Office tasks that we take for granted–reading and writing documents, for example–can be significant challenges for people who have impaired vision. It’s easy to assume that people who can’t see clearly also cannot work in the office–until we realise that basic tools, like document magnifiers, may be all that’s needed for them be productive at work.
After spending […]
Mrs Lenny Lee’s 4 year old son is cheerful and bubbly, and can read and sing. Mrs Christina Cheng’s 6 year old boy is happy and affectionate.
That is why when the children were diagnosed with autism, both mothers were taken by surprise.
Mrs Cheng recounts, “The first time the doctor told us, we didn’t believe him, […]
Ruo En, eight, has cerebral palsy. Twice a week she visits Tech Able, an assistive technology centre run jointly by SG Enable and SPD, to learn how to communicate using the iPad.
But that’s not all she’s learning these days. Since February, she’s also been learning how to drive.
Her choice of ride is a toy jeep […]