Defining MS Together As A Couple

When Jennifer, who has multiple sclerosis (MS), first lost her ability to walk, she believed that she would not be able to find love again. “I thought, ‘I’m never going to find a man who wants to be with a…

Bringing Resources Together to Meet Families’ Needs

Families of children with disabilities (CWDs) probably know the fear and insecurity that surrounds the first moments when they discover their child’s condition. For many, these doubts may cloud their decision-making. Occupational therapist and life coach Sid Hamid believes that…

Badminton Player Works With His Disability

With over a decade’s worth of experience and strong work ethic, it’s no wonder that Tay Wei Ming is one of Singapore’s best para badminton players.  Wei Ming has Erb’s palsy, which has resulted in paralysis in his right arm.…

An Accessible Road Trip in New Zealand

Jasmine took an incredible three-week-long vacation down to New Zealand with her friend and her carer. She went on a road trip around the north region of New Zealand (Auckland to Wellington). “As a massive Tolkien fan, and an environmental…

A Perspective On Staring

Have you ever caught yourself staring at someone because you were curious about them and/or their situation? What did you do after they caught your attention? Did you introduce yourself and start a conversation? Or, did you just continue to…

Gratitude For Dads Of Kids With Disabilities

  “In the realm of disability and family, we talk most often about mothers,” says Donna Thomson, who is the primary caregiver for her son, Nicholas, who has severe cerebral palsy. But lest we not forget the important roles our…

Mom Pioneers Accessible Fashion Line

A new change is upon the fashion world. Led by the collaboration between Runway of Dreams and Tommy Hilfiger, a line of adaptive clothing for children is being introduced in mainstream fashion.   Mindy Scheier, the founder of Runway of…

Love Is About Personal Compatibility

After much trial and error in the dating world, Jon has developed a new outlook on love and relationships, particularly after meeting his now-wife, Lisa. Born with spina bifida, Jon uses forearm crutches daily. And over time, he realized that…

Traveling in Dubai

If you are looking for a vacation spot to pamper yourself, look no further than Dubai! Dubai has been lauded for its lavish lifestyle experience, ranging from luxury hotels to extravagant shopping centres to a dynamic nightlife scene. It is…