December 2016

What it Takes to Nurture Young People with Disabilities

After her record-breaking feats last year, a bond-free scholarship was launched under the name of Singapore’s golden girl Yip Pin Xiu at the Singapore Management University. It is a big [...]

Letter of Appreciation from a Primary School Student

Speaking on the theme of resilience at the Children’s Day Concert at Methodist Girls’ School (Primary) in October, SPD President Ms Chia Yong Yong shared stories of her experience growing [...]

Celebrating Life’s Every Triumph Together – Keagan Lim

Support from his parents, professionals and his teachers have helped create an effective learning environment for Keagan Lim, a cheery boy who attended SPD’s Continuing Therapy Programme (CTP) at SPD@Tampines.

Celebrating Life’s Every Triumph Together – Shee Shu Xin, “I can, I can, I can…

In this article, SPD volunteer Shee Shu Xin, shares her rehabilitation journey after her spinal cord injury and how she learnt to focus on “I can” instead of ‘I can’t”.

Occupational Therapy for Older Adults with Chronic Diseases

With our limited resources, volunteers play an important role, helping to provide additional help to SPD’s programmes and services from time to time. A happy volunteering experience comes from a [...]

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