Acquired disability

Young female amputee standing supported with crutches while looking out of the bedroom window

Understanding the grief and loss faced by persons with acquired disabilities and their families

Acquiring a physical disability is often more than just a physical or tangible loss. In this article, senior social worker Angela Chung sheds light on the grief and loss arising [...]

Underwater image of Mr Wong swimming, aided by 2 therapists

Aquatic activities: A full body workout for persons with spinal cord injuries

How does a person with acquired disabilities get back into the pool, and what are the benefits of aquatic activities? SPD Transition to Employment’s physiotherapist Dylan Koh have the answers [...]

Mr Kua sitting on a bench at the void deck with his stepson Mr Lim, who is using a wheelchair

He quits his job to care for stepson who became paralysed after car crash

A car crash 20 years ago left Mr Lim Joo Phiau with a traumatic brain injury. His stepfather Mr Kua Sim Choon has been tending to his every need since [...]

A woman’s journey into motherhood after acquiring a disability

This Mother's Day, spinal cord injury survivor Jean, lets us in on her motherhood journey.

A lady holding the hands of her spouse who is using a wheelchair

What Happens in a Marriage When a Spouse Acquires Disability

In conjunction with Valentine’s Day on 14 February, our social worker-turned-volunteer manager Khoo Khee Ling, sheds some light on the realities that couples face after one acquires a disability.

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