What does Singapore mean to you?
In celebration of our nation’s 57th birthday, we asked some of our clients, caregivers and volunteers to share their thoughts about what Singapore meant to them.
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Using Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Cycling in Restorative Therapy for Persons with Mobility Challenges
Functional electrical stimulation involves sending low-current electrical pulses via electrodes on paralysed or deconditioned muscles to produce muscle contractions during a purposeful movement, such as stepping, cycling and walking, or reaching and picking an item up.
The “Bao Kah Liao” Lady – Bedridden and Unstoppable
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.
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Common Oral Issues Faced by People with Physical Disabilities
People with physical disabilities may have a higher risk of experiencing oral health issues such as dental caries and gum disease. Here are some oral symptoms that persons with physical disabilities and their caregivers can look out for early intervention.
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What are YOUth thinking about?
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.
In the Kitchen with the One-Handed Baker
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.
What Can I Do about My Child’s Flat Feet?
Having flat feet is a natural part of development in majority of children. As most of them will outgrow this condition, should parents take a wait-and-see approach? Or when should they consider treatment? SPD’s senior physiotherapist La Min Maung shares more.
“Dad, thank you for taking care of me”
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.
How a Person with Vision Loss “Reads” Off the Screen – A Global Accessibility Awareness Day Feature
As much as technology has become more prevalent and intuitive, the Web remains inaccessible and inconvenient to some, due to its limited accessibility features.
Youth With Muscular Dystrophy Hopes to Advocate for Others Like Her
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.
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