Disabilities

130 persons with autism on wait list for day activity centre spots, up from 80 in 2024

Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development Eric Chua said the Government is ramping up the capacity of Day Activity Centres here to meet demand.

Chinese quadriplegic runs farm with just one finger

Mr Li Xia, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, using a trackball with his fingers to control the computer on a bed at his house.

The ‘R-word’ returns in US, dismaying those who fought to oust it

US President Donald Trump called Minnesota’s Democratic governor, Mr Tim Walz, “seriously retarded” in a Truth Social post in 2025.

What Singapore’s new disability task force must get right

The difference, between asking “What is wrong”, and asking “What helps”, is where inclusion either stalls or succeeds.

First accessible pub in China fosters community of people with disabilities and the able-bodied

Pub HandyCup’s name is a play on words from “handicap”, embodying the vision of breaking down barriers with drinks.

‘I won’t have to trouble anyone’: NUS team launches AI headset to help visually impaired with tasks

Teresa Ng, in her 50s, who is visually-impaired, tries out AiSee at a clothing store.

A decade on, Enabling Village users, tenants optimistic about inclusivity hub’s longevity

The Stroke Support Station at the Enabling Village. Clients and tenants at Enabling Village said they are bullish about its long-term prospects.

New task force reviewing support for special needs, mental health conditions within legal system

The Inclusive Justice Taskforce will examine support within the entire criminal justice process, from investigations to sentencing.

Singapore Fringe Festival 2026: Hotel play Invisible refuses to ghettoise disability

From left: Jaspreet Kaur Sekhon, Deonn Yang, Periyachi Roshini and Dalifah Shahril in Invisible.

3D printed hands, tools co-created by Singapore non-profit group plug assistive-tech gaps

Ms Irene Lim, 38, lost her limbs after being infected with sepsis two years ago.

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