November 2014

SPD 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner – Speech by Ms Chia Yong Yong

Speech by Ms Chia Yong Yong, SPD President, at the SPD 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner on 27 November 2014 at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

SPD Celebrates 50 Years of Service to the Disabled Community

An idea mooted by a moving speech became the inspiration for a group of volunteers, including the late philanthropist Tan Sri Dr Tay Teck Eng, to set up a voluntary [...]

Have a Sweet Day on Us

A lolli never fails to bring a smile to anyone, young or old, what more if it could also be used to brighten up someone’s life.

Purple Reigns at the Parade

It was a sea of purple at Hong Lim Park on 15 November as more than 5,000 people gathered to show solidarity for inclusion of persons of disabilities in mainstream [...]

PM Lee Celebrates with SPD on its 50th Birthday

SPD celebrated its 50th birthday with 400 staff, beneficiaries, donors, volunteers as well as representatives from Government agencies and other voluntary welfare organisations at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore last evening. [...]

Types of Controllers for Powered Wheelchairs

People with disabilities who find it hard to walk or use a manual wheelchair may benefit from a powered wheelchair to help them get around at home and in the [...]

Long-term Care Planning For Caregivers

DAC training officers and social workers brought the 16 caregivers to the Red Cross Home

Out And About – Mobility Wheelchairs And Vehicles

Having the ability to move from one place to another plays an important role in helping persons with disabilities get out of the house and become a part of the [...]

A Centre In Toa Payoh From 1 April 2014

We are pleased to share that we have a centre in Toa Payoh from 1 April 2014.