I Am Not a Superhero
As parents, we often feel pressure to be able to do it all. We want to be the superheroes that can easily handle anything that comes our way. Jennifer is a mom who has cerebral palsy, and she expresses how…
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Making Merry With Sign Language
Some time away from home not only provides a breath of fresh air, but also innovative ideas. Deaf advocate Lisa Loh, 29, was inspired to organise something to help improve the lives of those in the Deaf community in Singapore…
Graduate Pursues Her Passion
Graduation season is upon Singapore, and one fresh university graduate is Jacqueline Woo, who has recently completed her degree with honours in History. When she was three years old, Jacqueline was diagnosed with Generalised Dystonia, affecting her ability to fully…
Erin Gildner: Passion and Purpose
Erin Gildner’s life was falling apart when, under the influence of alcohol, she wrecked her vehicle and found herself paralyzed. Her injury led her to public speaking, and that helped her find her passion for public health and the purpose she had been lacking.
ABLE Accounts Are Worth A Look
ABLE accounts assist individuals with disabilities and their families in saving private funds to help maintain health, independence, and quality of life.
Paraplegic Student Wants to Become Fashion Designer
In 2007, Destini and her family were in a car crash while on vacation, and Destini’s injuries resulted in paraplegia. While the teenager admits the initial adjustment period to life with a spinal cord injury was difficult, she has since…
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act?
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is the most comprehensive law ever passed to protect the civil rights of individuals with disabilities. While many Americans have heard about the ADA, few know what this important law requires. The following are answers to some commonly asked questions about the ADA.
The Road To Acceptance
When a spinal cord injury happens, most people experience a drastic life change. The process of finding a way of accepting your new body, new circumstances, and new life can be a difficult road. Steph Aiello, a quadriplegic and beauty expert,…
Relax With Mindfulness Meditation
Do you ever feel overwhelmed with the pace of life? I’m sure most of us can answer "Yes" to this question. Candace, a paraplegic, sums it up like this: “I’ve found having a spinal cord injury in this fast-paced 21st…
Don't Go Easy on My Kid With a Disability
When Whitney’s son Daniel was getting ready to start kindergarten, Whitney was more than a little nervous. Daniel has Down Syndrome along with sensory issues, and is nearly non-verbal. She recalls the questions and concerns she had when it came…