World Autism Awareness Day falls on 2 April, presenting an opportunity to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and promote greater acceptance and well-being for individuals with ASD and their families.
World Autism Awareness Day: A Call for Understanding and Inclusion Read More »
Born with bilateral moderate hearing loss, Jia Ying went through her early schooling years feeling isolated as she struggled with dismissive and frustrated attitudes from those whom she requested to repeat themselves. She is now a final-year undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Real Estate at the National University of Singapore, and is one of the recipients of the Asia Pacific Breweries Foundation Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities in 2024.
Meet Our Asia Pacific Breweries Foundation Scholars – Chua Jia Ying Read More »
This year’s Valentine’s Day, we share the heartfelt love story of Mr Mikail Wong and Mdm Siti Nooraini Bte Abdul Manaf who have been together for 23 years.
Through Love and Adversity: Mikail and Nooraini’s Unbreakable Bond Read More »
Eugene Seah was born with Apert Syndrome, a genetic disorder that caused him to have an abnormal head shape and facial features as well as fused fingers. The 24-year-old is a first-year social work undergraduate at the National University of Singapore, and is one of the recipients of the Asia Pacific Breweries Foundation Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities 2024.
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22-year-old Daniel Lai was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at a young age. He started his education journey at a special education school, which provided a supportive environment for his early development. At age seven, he transitioned to mainstream school – a shift that brought significant challenges.
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Raphaella Renanthera Gautama was diagnosed at 15 with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), an ultra-rare genetic condition characterised by abnormal bone development of muscles, soft tissues and tendons.
Meet Our Asia Pacific Breweries Foundation Scholars – Raphaella Renanthera Gautama Read More »
Puvan is a strapping young man that radiates the room with his wide smile and friendly chatter. The 32-year-old was born with spastic quadriplegia, a form of cerebral palsy characterised by stiff muscles and increased muscle tone, affecting all four limbs, as well as global developmental delay and epilepsy.
Celebrating Puvan’s resilience on World Cerebral Palsy Day Read More »
The power of collaboration and partnerships have dreamt up possibilities and created opportunities for persons with disabilities to be meaningfully engaged in the community.
Guardian, role model and provider – the role of fathers, with or without disabilities, do not differ. This Father’s Day, we caught up with father of three, Mr Suhaimi Pa’in, to learn more about his fatherhood journey, triumphs, and lessons he hopes to impart to others.
Father’s Day tribute: The resilience and adaptability of a father with disabilities Read More »
The profound bond between mother and child is a silent language of unconditional love.
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