Living with a disability has been a rollercoaster journey for Azlin Binte Amran. One day, Azlin fell into an escalator that was under maintenance and broke her spine. Doctors told her that she was very lucky to have survived the…
Patrick Bohn was born with cerebral palsy. He wants others to understand how complex the term "disability" is, and that even though two individuals might be diagnosed with the same disability, the effects of that disability can be totally different…
When he was 30 years old, motocross racer and self-described “adrenaline junkie”, Monte Perepelkin, was involved in a motocross accident that left him a quadriplegic. The four years following his accident was admittedly tough for Monte who called that period “an…
Scoliosis is the curvature of the spine, and it can be relatively painless. However, scoliosis can progress into a serious health condition. It is important to be educated about what causes scoliosis, and how to prevent or manage it from…
Everyone wants their home to be a place where they feel safe and relaxed. When you have a disability, or have family members who do, this is of utmost importance. Here’s a few tips on how you can create and…
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…
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,…
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…
What does having a life with a disability mean? To Mia Ives-Rublee, it means “living with passion and purpose.” Mia was born with brittle bone disease. As a wheelchair user, she has discovered a myriad of advantages in many aspects…
Why is it so hard to ask for help? Dr. Dan is a family psychologist who is also a quadriplegic. He relates a personal story of how trying to be more independent than he actually is turned into a lesson…