Acquiring a physical disability is often more than just a physical or tangible loss. In this article, senior social worker Angela Chung sheds light on the grief and loss arising from the onset of physical disabilities in adults and the elderly.
Undeterred by the challenges he faced while growing up, our APB Foundation scholar William shares how he overcome the odds to achieve excellence in and out of the classroom.
His disability was mistaken as inattention, but youth beats odds to top cohort Read More »
How does a person with acquired disabilities get back into the pool, and what are the benefits of aquatic activities? SPD Transition to Employment’s physiotherapist Dylan Koh have the answers in this episode of the “Have a SPlenDid Day” series.
Aquatic activities: A full body workout for persons with spinal cord injuries Read More »
How do we show our love to our children in ways that they can feel it? Knowing their love language and using it to express our love can help us to connect with our kids better.
Show your child you love them, speak their love language Read More »
A car crash 20 years ago left Mr Lim Joo Phiau with a traumatic brain injury. His stepfather Mr Kua Sim Choon has been tending to his every need since then, even if it meant giving up on his job. This Father’s Day, we hear from Mr Kua on his caregiving journey.
He quits his job to care for stepson who became paralysed after car crash Read More »
Managed by industry veterans, the SPD Contact Centre aims to provide bespoke solutions to meet customers’ business needs while building capability of aspiring customer service agents.
This Mother’s Day, spinal cord injury survivor Jean, lets us in on her motherhood journey.
A woman’s journey into motherhood after acquiring a disability Read More »
Conversations around workplace diversity and inclusion are increasingly getting in the spotlight today. Read on to find out how SPD is supporting employers and employees in their inclusive employment journey.
Giving jobseekers with disabilities a fair shot at employment Read More »
The size of a child’s vocabulary has been linked to overall school achievement both socially and academically. SPD speech therapists share tips on how parents can help their child expand on their vocabulary.
Importance of vocabulary in the school-aged years Read More »
To some, the role of a nurse deals primarily with diaper changing or cleaning up patients. This misconception is one that staff nurse Ruimin hopes to dispel. She lets us in on her work at SPD@Toa Payoh.
In Conversation with Staff Nurse – Guo Ruimin 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.
