Boccia, which means to bowl in Italian, is a target ball sport played by athletes in wheelchairs. Goalball relies almost entirely on sound, having been created for those who are blind or have low vision. While SDSC has yet to be involved in designing the space, it recently developed a preliminary set of guidelines for … Read more
Indeed, people with disabilities and advocates for them told TODAY that Singapore has made good progress in fostering a more inclusive workplace environment and boosting employment opportunities for people with disabilities. They cited government grants and support, such as the Open Door Programme and the Enabling Employment Credit, as important initiatives that have helped boost … Read more
The reservoir where I walk my dog each day is like the watercooler at work. People from all walks of life—electricians, postal workers, scientists, doctors, and investors—stop to chat about the weather and other things on their mind, then continue on. I also often meet people with disabilities who linger a bit longer. They tell … Read more
For Lin, her passion for dance began with a supportive “village”. Her parents, Jean Wang and Lim Joe Ann, supported her endeavours from an early age. Even though they were told that children with Down syndrome would be limited in many ways, they backed their daughter wholeheartedly in her interests and hobbies, from dance to … Read more
