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Everyone and their grandmother use a smartphone these days. The full-colour, poker-card-sized touch screen was a technological marvel when the first iPhone appeared a decade ago; today we take it for…
Tay Ann Shun works at Pope Jai Thai, a local restaurant that employs people with intellectual disabilities. What allows him to perform his duties, which range from receiving stocks of ingredients to…
With December upon us, many individuals and families have made plans for their year-end vacation. If you (or your travel companion) have to use a wheelchair, the planning can be a little tricky. But…
The youngest occupants of the Enabling Village hail from AWWA Kindle Garden, Singapore’s first inclusive preschool. For parents with special-needs children, Kindle Garden represents a new option among…
Dr Lim Hong Huay, an epidemiologist and developmental pediatrician, has two children with disabilities and understands the challenges of being a caregiver. We spoke with her to learn more about the COVID-19…
Smart home technology has been one of the most exciting recent developments for independent living. They allow us to control our appliances through every-day devices like our smartphones rather than…
Looking for a job can be a lonely and frustrating process. Thankfully, help is available for persons with disabilities. A key initiative at the Enabling Village – an integrated community space managed…
Caregiver support groups can do a world of good for those who need an extra boost to get through tough times. Caregivers give so much love and attention to the people they care for, but who takes care…
Swedish design has a history of making things designed to make life easier: the Celsius thermometer, the modern-day zipper, and Skype. A recent exhibition titled "Design for Dignity" at the National…
Here are some accessibility options to help persons of different abilities use a Windows PC: 1) for persons with physical disabilities 2) for persons with low vision 3) for persons with blindness 4)…