November 2024

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Dysphagia Management for Persons with Dementia

Find out about the connection between dementia and dysphagia, identify key signs, and understand how managing the condition can significantly enhance the quality of life for those affected.

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Unlocking the Joy of Reading: Tips for Instilling a Love for Reading in Children

SPD’s learning support educator Claire Beatrice Attenborough shares delightful ways to turn bedtime reading into a magical experience.

Meet Our Asia Pacific Breweries Foundation Scholars – A Young Woman with Will of Steel

Raphaella has an ultra-rare genetic condition that causes abnormal bone development in muscles, soft tissues and tendons. The condition progressively restricts movement, with the extra bone formation resulting in chronic [...]

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UNLABEL: A Public Education Campaign for a Future of Inclusivity and Acceptance

UNLABEL 2024's theme of “Imagining Better Tomorrows, Together” encourages the community to unite in building a brighter future for persons with disabilities through technology and an inclusive mindset. This also [...]

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Coffee with Your Pal – An inter-generational discussion on work-life balance

In today's fast-evolving world, the concept of work-life balance has taken a significant shift, especially for the younger generation, who bring different values and priorities to the workplace. In this [...]