Disabilities

‘Trainforest’ artworks by local artists and MINDS students add colour to Kembangan MRT viaduct pillars

Unveiling of new Art under Viaduct Spaces project, "Trainforest" at Kembangan MRT. Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs speaking to 郭慧欣, about her artwork

AI used to make ‘fetishised’ images of disabled women

These pictures often not labelled as AI have gained millions of views on social media.

New disability task force to focus on easing anxiety over life transitions: Goh Pei Ming

Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming (right) joins students of MINDS Woodlands Gardens School for part of a storytelling session on March 25.

Gardens by the Bay to offer robot guide dog, online sensory map for visitors with disabilities

From the third quarter of 2026, visually impaired visitors will be able to use a robot guide dog to navigate the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay independently, with audio guidance along a curated route highlighting key sights. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

New law centre to help those with special needs, mental health conditions navigate legal system

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Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by Pro Bono SG and Rao Family Foundation during the launch of Singapore's First Inclusive Justice Law Centre for Individuals with Invisible Disabilities at The Foundry on Mar 16, 2026.

(From left): Mr Jimmy Budiarto Rao (Chairman of Rao Family Foundation) and Mr Dinesh Dhillon (Chairman of Pro Bono SG) signing the MOU, witnessed by (back row from left): Mr James Zou (Director of Rao Family Foundation); Mr Eric Chua (Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Law and Ministry of Social and Family Development); and Mr Tanguy Lim (CEO of Pro Bono SG); during the launch of Singapore's First Inclusive Justice Law Centre for Individuals with Invisible Disabilities at The Foundry on Mar 16, 2026.

Touch Community Services to open new centres in 2026, including for workplace mental wellness

Visitors at the Touch J.A.M. Carnival, which aims to raise $3.3 million for Touch Community Services’ programmes.

Ground-up pilot to give out 500 location trackers to help track people with special needs, dementia

(From left) Veteran lawyer Peggy Yee, Actxa CEO Marcus Soo, Activate Interactive CEO Joel Chin and CaringSG CEO Edwin Tan.

More places in sheltered workshops, independent living pilot started for people with disabilities

Financial assistance will also be increased, with higher subsidies and a raised income ceiling to help more families afford disability services.

BBC orders probe into ‘serious mistake’ over BAFTAs racial slur

Tourette’s sufferer John Davidson has said he is “deeply mortified” after shouting the N-word at the BAFTAs ceremony on Feb 22.

Forum: Rethink fairness in exams when accommodating students with dyslexia

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