Bedridden for more than 20 years, Vivian continues to remain optimistic and lives her dreams passionately. Using the eye gaze device to operate her laptop, she is a proud owner of an online store. More recently, she also added another credential under her belt – writer of Bed-ridden and Unstoppable.
The “Bao Kah Liao” Lady – Bedridden and Unstoppable Read More »
Environmental sustainability, ageing population, employment. These areas remain defining issues for many youths of this generation. This Youth Day, we speak to seven young adults on what they care about and their hopes for the future.
Even though Kelvin used to cook prior to his stroke and knows his way around the kitchen, having to bake now with just one hand posed several new challenges.
For the past 24 years, 84-year-old Mr Low Chai Huat has been caring for his son Terance who is dependent on him for most activities of daily living. While the stoic father of five seldom expresses his love verbally, his unwavering devotion and care speak volume of his unconditional love for his youngest child.
Diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type II, Jiahui needs support for daily activities and relies on a motorised wheelchair to move around. With limited hand movements, she is not able to type or write as fast as her peers. But these difficulties are no obstacle to her achieving good grades and contributing to the community.
Youth With Muscular Dystrophy Hopes to Advocate for Others Like Her Read More »
Roger Lua had a stroke due to his congenital heart condition when he was just 20 years old. Spurred by a strong desire to be a contributing member of society and to support his family’s finances, Roger enrolled in SPD’s Employment Support Programme in hopes of seeking employment.
Supporting Stroke Survivor in His Employment Journey Read More »
Receiving news that her baby girl was born with non-functioning kidneys was a big blow to Wei Yee. What followed were years of meticulous care for her daughter and fine balancing of her other duties. Wei Yee shares more about her parenting journey as well as insights in this Mother’s Day Special.
Celebrating a Mother’s Love – Caring for Her 6-year-old with a Rare Medical Condition Read More »
Born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Boon Keng often found himself wondering if he is able to love, especially when he knows that his condition is likely to deteriorate over the years. In this candid sharing, the former APB Foundation Scholar takes us through his highs and lows as he navigates his love journey.
Young Man with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Shares His Take on Love Read More »
This Autism Awareness Month, we celebrate the abilities and aspirations of our clients on the spectrum, as well as honour the contributions made by the team supporting them.
Meet Our Autistic Friends and The Team Supporting Them Read More »
Parenting a child with autism has prompted Mr Raj to re-evaluate the meaning of time. As he journeys with his son Kirisnah, who is a trainee at SPD’s Sheltered Workshop, he shares with us some of his personal takeaways as we celebrate Autism Awareness Day on 2 April.
How Son’s Autism Influenced Dad’s Perception of Time Read More »
Alert: Beware of Fraudulent Payment Requests Made in SPD’s Name
SPD has been alerted to cases involving job scams where scammers have used SPD’s name to instruct individuals to transfer money.
Please remain vigilant. SPD does not authorise individuals to request or collect money on our behalf through such means. If you receive a suspicious request or are unsure whether it is genuine, please verify it directly with SPD by calling our general line at 6579 0700. Alternatively, you can call the ScamShield Hotline at 1799 before taking any action.
If you believe you may have fallen victim to a scam, please contact your bank immediately and make a police report.
SPD takes such matters seriously and we constantly review the necessary safeguards to protect the public and our supporters. Please be assured that legitimate donations and payments made through SPD’s official website and authorised platforms remain unaffected.
