Disabilities

Giant hand sculpture in Incheon, South Korea, draws complaints for looking ‘offensive’

The sculpture, modelled after the sign language gesture for “I love you”, has been taken as an insult by some.

Lower fees, more places in facilities for PWDs among first moves by disability task force

The changes were announced by Senior Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming (centre), who engaged with clients from the TOUCH Centre for Independent Living on Sept 17.

Rainforest Wild Adventure among winners of inclusive design award

Aisah Binti Ibrahim (centre), 79, member of Disabled People’s Association, boarding the Canopy Glider with the help of her caregiver Sri Lestari (right), 30, at Rainforest Wild Adventure East on Sept 15.

South Korean man’s death goes unnoticed for days by family members with severe intellectual disabilities

South Korean police believe the victim’s mother and brother were unable to recognise that he had died.

Inclusive festival lets visitors experience life through the eyes of disabled artists

Artist Janetta Tan, 35, was paralysed from the chest down after a car accident in 2010. She turned to painting with her mouth as a way to express herself and regain a sense of control.

Smart pendant in development to help commuters with visual impairment identify arriving buses

The wearable pendant will come with specialised cameras and sensors that will help visually impaired users better navigate the bus system.

South Korea top court rules cinemas must provide audio, visual aids for people with disabilities

The court said moviegoers should be notified of which films have the special aids and when and at which screens they are available via the websites operated by the cinema franchises.

Actor Mel Gibson apologises after mocking sign language interpreter onstage

Mel Gibson said there had not been “intended maliciousness” behind his behaviour.

To get out of the house each day is my act of defiance

For the writer going out is not just about reaching a place. It is also about the journey and through that, engaging with the wider world.

New initiative launched to provide timely support for caregivers of persons with disabilities

Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development Eric Chua (second from left) said CaringSG’s CAREmind programme will help caregivers get the support they need.

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