“FOCAL POINTS” ISLANDWIDE Separately, SportSG also will set up Para Sports Community Hubs to grow the base of aspiring para athletes. The first five of such hubs will be piloted across the island by the end of this year, with more to be established by 2030. These hubs will be at Pasir Ris Sport Centre (boccia), Heartbeat@Bedok (swimming and … Read more
Photos for illustration purposes only Skullman/Pixabay.com A woman ended her marriage with her wealthy husband of three decades and is exploring avenues to claim some of his Social Security benefits. In a MarketWatch post, she explained how she raised the children, supported her ex-husband’s career goals, and missed decades of work that has severely impacted … Read more
This article is part of a series for National Disability Employment Awareness Month produced in collaboration with Making Space CEO and disability rights advocate Keely-Cat Wells. These pieces examine the barriers that disabled people face to participating fully and thriving in the workforce, as well as potential structural solutions. The illustrations for this series were … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.5% Cost-of-living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025 in an October 10 press release, increasing Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for over 72 million Americans. Based on inflation data, the SSA announces COLA hikes every year in October to help Social Security recipients fight inflationary pressures and … Read more
Eight years ago, Linda Loprasert’s life took a sudden and devastating turn when she began experiencing memory loss and hallucinations. At just 26 years old, she received life-changing news that would impact her career and personal life in ways she never imagined. Over the past eight years, Loprasert has been hired and fired fourteen times, … Read more
We often talk about the impact of COVID-19 on workplaces during the height of the pandemic as if that impact is over. But it is far from over. In the U.S. alone, nearly 18 million people are grappling with Long COVID, and 65% of them are working, even if some had to make adjustments to … Read more
Key to understanding 2024 SASSA Disability Grants is the differentiation between ‘temporary’ and ‘permanent’ disability. Of the millions of residents receiving South African Social Security Agency support from the government currently – from SRD and Child Support to Older Persons – few probably consider disability as an avenue open to them should they need it. Specifically, the … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland is accusing the Conservatives of trying to “sabotage” the government’s dental care program by calling up dental associations and “bullying” them — accusations the Tories are calling “unhinged.” The Liberals began covering dental care services for seniors last month as part of a new federal dental care program. As the government … Read more
Sherry Toh is a 25-year-old budding writer, avid gamer and disability advocate. She has contributed to international gaming sites, a United States-based health newsletter, and an anthology of essays on disability and inclusivity in Singapore. When I met her, she was strapped into a one-seater sofa in her living room supported by a precarious pyramid … Read more
WestJet chief executive officer Alexis von Hoensbroech apologized Thursday for incidents where the airline failed to accommodate people living with disabilities, saying he hopes to improve travel accessibility. “To our guests who didn’t have a good travel experience with us, we are sincerely sorry, and we are committed in doing better,” von Hoensbroech said during a House of Commons transport committee … Read more
