For senior occupational therapist Chris Lai, occupational therapy is more than just rehabilitation. It is about helping individuals regain independence, rediscover confidence and find meaning in everyday activities.
Reminiscence is a powerful way to spark joy, connection, and a sense of belonging among older adults. Recently at our SPD@Toa Payoh senior care centre, we conducted a group session with the seniors to bring them on a delightful journey back to the Singapore of yesteryears.
Walking Down Memory Lane: A Reminiscent Groupwork with Our Seniors Read More »
The annual SPD Ability Walk featured a heritage-themed scavenger hunt, and for the first time, an accessible river cruise for participants with mobility challenges, reinforcing the message of inclusion.
Persons with disabilities and their caregivers in Bedok will benefit from greater access to support services by the Enabling Services Hub (ESH), with the opening of a co-sharing space for ESH located within UP³ at New Upper Changi Road, a community space by the Bedok Community Centre Management Committee under Bedok Grassroots Organisations.
In celebration of World Physiotherapy Day on 8 September, we step into the shoes of SPD principal physiotherapist Audi Fehdurani as he reflects on the meaningful moments of working in the community care setting.
A Day in the Life of a Community Physiotherapist Read More »
We believe impact is reflected not only in data points, but also in how lives are lived – with independence, dignity, and the confidence to pursue one’s dreams.
From the CEO’s Desk: Philip’s journey and what lasting impact means at SPD Read More »
At SPD’s Day Activity Centre, care is woven into the everyday moments. In this second instalment of the Power of Care series, we meet Vanessa, project officer of the DAC Without Walls initiative who shares how she brings warmth and dedication to her role.
SPD convened its 61st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, 23 August 2025, at its headquarters in Tiong Bahru.
In conjunction with Teachers’ Day, we kickstart the first story of the Power of Care series with Louisa Mew, an early intervention teacher at SPD@Tampines.
The predictability of a routine helps children feel more confident and calmer as they navigate through their day. In this article, SPD’s lead teacher Hasliah Hashim and senior teacher Shahirah Binti Abdul Rahman outline the benefits of routines and how parents and caregivers can implement them, offering structure and flexibility to suit individual needs.
