Year: 2022

In the Kitchen with the One-Handed Baker
Even though Kelvin used to cook prior to his stroke and knows his way around the kitchen, having to bake now with just one hand posed several new challenges.
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What Can I Do about My Child’s Flat Feet?
Having flat feet is a natural part of development in majority of children. As most of them will outgrow this condition, should parents take a wait-and-see approach? Or when should [...]
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“Dad, thank you for taking care of me”
For the past 24 years, 84-year-old Mr Low Chai Huat has been caring for his son Terance who is dependent on him for most activities of daily living. While the [...]
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How a Person with Vision Loss “Reads” Off the Screen – A Global Accessibility Awareness…
As much as technology has become more prevalent and intuitive, the Web remains inaccessible and inconvenient to some, due to its limited accessibility features.
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SPD Charity Bake Sale with a Difference
For the first time, the SPD Charity Bake Sale has curated a list of home bakers that includes bakers with disabilities such as a one-handed baker, a stroke survivor, a [...]
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Youth With Muscular Dystrophy Hopes to Advocate for Others Like Her
Diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type II, Jiahui needs support for daily activities and relies on a motorised wheelchair to move around. With limited hand movements, she is not able [...]
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Supporting Stroke Survivor in His Employment Journey
Roger Lua had a stroke due to his congenital heart condition when he was just 20 years old. Spurred by a strong desire to be a contributing member of society [...]
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Maximising Participation and Independence in Children with Autism
SPD@Tampines’ occupational therapist Genevieve Ng shares how she and the EIPIC team develop curriculums that support children with autism and other developmental needs in maximising their participation and independence in [...]
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Celebrating a Mother’s Love – Caring for Her 6-year-old with a Rare Medical Condition
Receiving news that her baby girl was born with non-functioning kidneys was a big blow to Wei Yee. What followed were years of meticulous care for her daughter and fine [...]
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Ceiling Hoist for Physical Therapy
One common rehabilitation goal for those who experience limb weakness, or those with temporary paralysis, is to learn to walk again and be independent in the community. We take a [...]
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