Travel Tips for Wheelchair Users
SPD inclusion champions Mr Kishon Chong and Mr Tan Hung Bak share their experience and tips on how they travel as wheelchair users.
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See This Ability: Four Individuals Challenge Disability Stereotypes in Public Education Campaign UNLABEL
UNLABEL 2025 invites the public to look beyond labels and recognise potential and see the person before the disability.
Power of Care – Helping Children Find Their Voice
Whether she is in a lively pre-school classroom or guiding caregivers to turn daily routines into learning opportunities, SPD’s senior speech therapist Chua Jia Yi sees every interaction as a chance to spark connection.
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Power of Care – Finding voices, building confidence
SPD senior speech therapist Loo Qingwen has over a decade of experience working with diverse groups of people, from adults rediscovering their voices to little ones speaking their first words.
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Why Misaligned Teeth Are More Common in People with Disabilities and How They Can Be Managed
Malocclusion can occur in both mild and severe forms in the general population. However, it is more common among individuals with disabilities, reaching as high as 95 per cent or more in children.
Why Accessibility Features Benefit Everyone
Accessibility features in mainstream devices are designed with universal design principles, meaning they are for anyone and everyone.
AAC in Your Pocket: How Everyday Devices Empower Persons with Disabilities
SPD’s assistive technology specialist Mariam Mohd shows us how common devices like smartphones, tablets and computers can become powerful communication tools, often at little to no extra cost.
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How Practice Helps the Brain Recover After a Stroke
SPD occupational therapist Lim Wan Xuan shares about how rehabilitation helps stroke survivors relearn skills and rebuild independence in daily life.
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Behind the scenes: Bringing an inclusive cruise ride to life at SPD Ability Walk 2025
At its core, accessibility goes beyond physical infrastructure. It is about collective effort and the shared belief that everyone deserves to belong.
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APB Foundation Scholarships Empower Youths with Disabilities to Break Barriers
From developing accessibility software to championing inclusive law, four young Singaporeans with disabilities are turning challenges into opportunities. Their achievements were recognised today with the Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) Foundation Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities.
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