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Managing her e-commerce business with assistive technology
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Ms Vivian Goh, 41, was born with spinal muscular atrophy, a neuromuscular disease that causes her muscles to waste away progressively. Unable to move her limbs and body, she spends her days confined t...

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  • Cynthia: Building an Inclusive Community through Volunteering
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    Passion for Community ServiceCynthia Lim has been a dedicated grassroots volunteer in Bukit Batok East for over 13 years. When she first learned about the CAREkaki programme by CaringSG, she took up t...

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  • Sharon: From Caregiving to Community
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    A Devoted Sister’s JourneySharon Tay, a devoted sibling who has lovingly cared for her little sister with disabilities for over two decades, has embraced the profound challenges and rewards that...

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  • Debanjana: Caring for Fellow Caregivers Through CAREbuddy
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    Debanjana's Day Debanjana Bhaumik juggles a demanding career and the full-time responsibility of caring for her 9-year-old daughter, Sahana, who has autism and attention deficit hyperactivity dis...

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Little Anecdotes of My Life

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This is me in the video. I am very excited to be given this space to share bits about my life and my perspectives of things with you. On this journey of being deafblind, I have met with challenges. Emotionally, I am still trying to cope and to adapt to “new” way of doing things. Through my writing, I hope to show that persons with disabilities are still able to be part of the society with the help of assistive technology devices and with a little patience and understanding from the people around them. From my articles hopefully, you will be able to understand more about us.

  • Dare Festival 2025: Dare to Dream, Dare to Shine
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    The Dare Festival is an annual performance which started during the pandemic. Through song, dance and storytelling, it brings together performers with and without disabilities. It is led by Lim Lee Le...

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  • Experiencing Rock Climbing
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    In December 2023, I was invited to join my friends in a rock-climbing session. These friends enjoy rock climbing and would either meet up once in a while to go rock climbing together with their friend...

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  • I Need a Hug
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    We live in a world which can get too stimulating. There is always something needing our attention on our devices: push notifications alerting us to a message or email, an audio beep of an incoming ale...

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