October 2018

Schools, Workplaces Need to Work on Inclusive Culture
People with disabilities of all ages, because of their perceived differences and limitations, face challenges in being accepted as part of the community. More can be done to help persons [...]
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My AAC, My Voice
October is the international month for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Sarah Yong, SPD’s head of clinical services at our Specialised Assistive Technology Centre (Specialised ATC) shares more on how [...]
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How Can I Help My Child Write Better?
Handwriting is a complex skill that involves vision, eye-hand coordination, muscle memory, posture, body control, as well as pencil grasp and letter formation. It is an important skill to have [...]
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Asia Pacific Breweries Scholarship Helps Four Youths Chase After Their Dreams
Four youths were awarded the Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) Foundation Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities last month. Justin Kueh, Caleb Tay and Brenda Khoo received the scholarship from Ms Indranee [...]
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SPD Study Award
The SPD Study Award programme offers you an opportunity to take up a career as a Social Service Professional in SPD and help build an inclusive community for people with [...]
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Knowing Diabetes
In this article, we try to explain the two major type of diabetes - Type 1 and Type 2, and suggest some simple lifestyle adjustments to reduce the risk of [...]
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Building Teamwork through Interactive Theatre
Stranded on a deserted island, five people from all walks of life had to battle the elements and their differences to survive. Will they be able to overcome their differences [...]
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