Day Care
The Day Activity Centre (DAC) provides day care for people with physical disabilities with low functioning skills. The primary aim is to nurture self-help skills through a balanced and structured programme on social and recreational activities of daily living. At the same time, the programme helps provide caregivers and family members with respite and gives them the opportunity to continue working without having to worry about the care of their disabled relative.
The DAC runs specialised programmes for those with congenital disabilities (people born with physical disabilities) and acquired disabilities (those who become physically disabled due to medical conditions or accidents) in a safe and caring environment during the day.
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Admission is open to Singapore citizens and permanent residents of any race, language and religion. Applicants should be between 16 to 55 years old.
The applicant should:
- have disabilities pertaining to physical conditions, ie physical or multiple disabilities
- be free from infectious diseases
- not be suffering from serious psychotic disorders and/or have behavioral problems that require close individual supervision or nursing care
All admissions must be medically certified by a qualified doctor confirming the applicant's condition and must have met the basic admission criteria listed above.
Conditions accepted
- Cerebral palsy
- Stroke
- Head injury
- Spinal bifida
- Spinal muscular atrophy
- Spinal cord injury (paraplegia and quadriplegia/tetraplegia)
- Muscular dystrophy
- Severe physical disabilities
Fees are chargeable for beneficiaries under the DAC. Subsidies may be granted based on family income and is considered on a case-by-case basis.
For those who have difficulty using public transport, SPD provides affordable and reliable transportation service with its fleet of specially-adapted vehicles. This service is open to beneficiaries coming to and from the SPD Ability Centre and their homes. Fees are chargeable.
Enquiries and Application Form
For admission to the DAC, complete the SPD Referral Form and either fax it to 6236 6378 or mail it to:
Community & Social Service Department Society for the Physically Disabled 2 Peng Nguan Street SPD Ability Centre Singapore 168955For enquiries and more information, please contact:
- Ms Flora Yu 6579 0751 Flora_Yu@spd.org.sg