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Disabilities

A twinge in my back, a shift in my life: How one small injury sparked huge clarity

Building strength often comes with that instinct to 'tahan', but it shouldn’t mean pushing past what your body can safely handle, the writer says.
Building strength often comes with that instinct to 'tahan', but it shouldn’t mean pushing past what your body can safely handle, the writer says.

Blind graduate in Malaysia earns his degree

Mr Toh Khai Shern celebrates with his family at his convocation ceremony.
Mr Toh Khai Shern celebrates with his family at his convocation ceremony.

NTU students launch campaign to raise acceptance of assistance dogs

(In dark shirts from left) Ruth Loo, Tan Tze Wei, Jaymee Tan, Jin Qiuhui, along with guide dog handler Thomas Nathan Chan with his guide dog Eve.
(In dark shirts from left) Ruth Loo, Tan Tze Wei, Jaymee Tan, Jin Qiuhui, along with guide dog handler Thomas Nathan Chan with his guide dog Eve.

S’pore Disability Sports Council launches NextGen Para Talent Programme to support youth athletes

Para-swimmer Moza Alyka Baihakki, 14, is one athlete hoping to benefit from the NextGen Para Talent Programme.
Para-swimmer Moza Alyka Baihakki, 14, is one athlete hoping to benefit from the NextGen Para Talent Programme.

Empowering special needs youth, one vending machine at a time

New SBS Transit training centre to teach staff to help wheelchair users, visually impaired commuters

Kris Loy (R), 50, associate trainer with SBS Transit and SG Enable demonstrates how a wheelchair user could be helped into the bus. The demonstration was done at the official  opening of the new Public Transport Inclusivity Training Centre (PTITC) on April 10, 2026.
Kris Loy (R), 50, associate trainer with SBS Transit and SG Enable demonstrates how a wheelchair user could be helped into the bus. The demonstration was done at the official  opening of the new Public Transport Inclusivity Training Centre (PTITC) on April 10, 2026.

T-shirt with inclusive features could help people with disabilities, neurodivergence

Ms Judy Wee, the executive director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Singapore, likes the OneTee's features such as its side zippers which allows the shirt length to be adjusted for wheelchair users.
Ms Judy Wee, the executive director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Singapore, likes the OneTee's features such as its side zippers which allows the shirt length to be adjusted for wheelchair users.

Forum: Enhance travel and shopping experiences for those with severe physical 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
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.
These pictures often not labelled as AI have gained millions of views on social media.

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