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 »
One common rehabilitation goal for those who experience limb weakness, or those with temporary paralysis, is to learn to walk again and be independent in the community. We take a look at how the ceiling hoist can be used during physical therapy to improve balance and walking.
Ceiling Hoist for Physical Therapy Read More »
One common rehabilitation goal for those who experience limb weakness, or those with temporary paralysis, is to learn to walk again and be independent in the community. We take a look at how the ceiling hoist can be used during physical therapy to improve balance and walking.
Ceiling Hoist for Physical Therapy 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 »
A reflection during this Autism Awareness Month, our CEO Mr Abhimanyau Pal ponders the need for more innovative solutions to support adults with autism.
From the CEO’s Desk: More Innovative Solutions Needed to Support Adults with Autism 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 »
Noticing how the livelihood of hawkers at Tanjong Pagar Plaza Food Centre was further strained during last year’s Heightened Alert phase, Tanjong Pagar Community Club Management Committee started an initiative to rally corporates into organising group buys. The food items were then delivered to frontliners and beneficiaries in the Tanjong Pagar – Tiong Bahru division.
Food Delivery with A Heart Through Group Buying Read More »
Read on to find out how our long-time supporter TechnipFMC has journeyed with us in supporting persons with disabilities.
Social worker Ishak Johari seeks out his senior, Goh Kee Choon, for some advice on carrying out their role effectively in today’s society, and also highlighting the importance of supervision in this profession.
Ask a Senior: What It Means To Be A Social Worker 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.
