Gordon Ho – SPD

Collage of S P D volunteers, social worker Michelle and son, UNLABEL poster girl Jean with husband Jake

With so many ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day, we share these 10 simple ideas which can make the day that bit more special.

Collage consisting D A C clients Michael, Jin Leng, Lokeman and Melissa

Welcoming the new year

A few of our Day Activity Centre clients share what they are grateful for in 2022, and their wishes for 2023.

Illustration of a P M A, icons of battery fire, fixing and careless driving

Safe Purchase and Use of PMAs

The ease of purchase of PMAs from unaccredited sellers is a cause for worry as they may not meet the necessary safety regulations, and the sellers may not provide proper [...]

Group photo of scholarship recipients and guests at the ceremony

Asia Pacific Breweries Foundation awards scholarships to three outstanding students with disabilities

Three outstanding students with disabilities were awarded the Asia Pacific Breweries Foundation Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities.

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Get to Know Our team This Professionals’ Day

Team SPD comprises of professionals with different skills from different backgrounds. We bring out each other’s strengths and work as a team to enable our clients to realise their full [...]

Mr Wong seated in his wheelchair beside a blue whale mascot

A Letter to My Students

Mr Wong Zi Heng is an educator and a member of SPD’s Services Committee. This Teachers’ Day, he shares a heartfelt letter to his students.

Girl looking at laptop and globe in front of her

Bilingualism: Facts, Myths, and Tips

SPD speech therapist Alyssa Teo dispels myths associated with bilingualism and provides tips on how parents can help their child pick up another language

Using Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Cycling in Restorative Therapy for Persons with Mobility Challenges

Functional electrical stimulation involves sending low-current electrical pulses via electrodes on paralysed or deconditioned muscles to produce muscle contractions during a purposeful movement, such as stepping, cycling and walking, or [...]

Kelvin smiling and giving a thumbs up, showing his packet of brownie brittles

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.

Terance holding the the card he made with his father Mr Low

“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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