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SDSC Touch (Issue 3) - Did YOU Know?

By Tan Yan Jun

How much do you know about disability in Singapore? Let us find out in this National Day SDSC TOUCH Special!

Did you know...
Special Olympics and Paralympics are vastly different. The Singapore Disability Sports Council trains athletes across all kinds of disabilities, to reach the pinnacle of disability sports excellence – the Paralympics (equivalent of the Olympics). Special Olympics, undertaken by the Special Olympics organisation, comprises sports specifically catered for persons with intellectually disability.
Carpark Labels - Picture from Automobile Association of Singapore website
Did you know...
Since 2004, the Automobile Association of Singapore has been administering a Carpark Label Scheme for disabled drivers and their caregivers. So, don’t try your luck in a handicapped parking lot if you are not entitled to.

Did you know...
There are still many severely disabled in Singapore who cannot take public transport as they can be hurt easily if lifted/moved incorrectly. This is why the Singapore Disability Sports Council offers special free transport for severely disabled athletes who travel to and from their trainings, especially for Boccia athletes. 

Did you know...
Disabled individuals can participate in the NEU PC Programme which helps low income families to own personal computers. They can either choose to purchase a new PC at a very affordable price, or receive a refurbished PC, for free.

Did you know...
With an aim to help disabled people realize their fullest potential and lead independent lives through sports, the Singapore Disability Sports Council offers many sports courses and elite sports trainings for FREE, like sailing and archery.
Email us if you would like to know other courses.

Did you know...
Being active is important, no matter whether you are young or old. The Singapore Disability Sports Council’s programmes are designed not only to help provide sports for the disabled, but also the elderly.

Did you know...
Disabled visitors who are affiliated to the National Council of Social Service’s Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) enjoy free admission to the Singapore Zoo.

Did you know...
In 1991, a study by the Department of Preventive Dentistry, National University of Singapore, found that disabled children between ages 6 to 18 had higher levels of oral diseases and receive less dental attention than non-disabled schoolchildren.

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Ascent 8000, which refers to the conquering of two 8000m peaks by disabled Singaporean mountaineer David Lim, was organised in partnership with the Singapore Disability Sports Council.

Did you know...
For disabled individuals who are unable to take public buses and the MRT, and who are totally dependent on taxis as the only mode of transportation to work or school, National Council of Social Service offers a Taxi Subsidy Scheme that alleviates their burden.

Did you know...
In 2004, a blind listener from Singapore, Mr Ron Chandran-Dudley, won a competition to create a new character for BBC World Service’s radio soap, Westway. The character, Zoe Chan Li-Fen, was a 27-year-old Chinese-Singaporean blind physiotherapist who practiced traditional Yi-Ching reflexology and massage. Mr Chandran-Dudley added a disability to the character of Zoe because he wanted to correct the common belief that disabled people were merely recipients of charity, service and care, and unlikely providers of such.

If you like what you saw here, check back next month for more!

If you know any interesting trivia on disability which you would like to share, email to us with the subject heading - SDSC Touch Trivia.