‘Disabled does not mean Unable!’
“I was born with a condition called Spina Bifida, It is a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don’t form properly. As a result, I am not able to move my lower limbs. A lot of people think that disabled means unable, but the disabled are not only confined to the […]
A Story about my Sister and I
“I have an older twin sister. It was easy for my parents to compare milestones growing up. My sister could walk, but I couldn’t. She could sit up properly, but I couldn’t. Growing up, I used to always ask my mom, “Why was I born like that?”. She explained that while giving birth to me, […]
Paracanoeing with clients from AWWA Community Integration Service
“It’s been an amazing journey partnering with AWWA Community Integration Service (CIS) where our volunteers organise weekly paracanoeing sessions for the students at Macritchie Resevoir. It is particularly heart-warming to watch the AWWA CIS kids grow with the programme and hearing from them that they want to volunteer with the programme when they grow up! […]
What an Inclusive Workplace means to me
“I am physically challenged and visually impaired. Finding employment is always a challenge. A lot of organisations claim they are an inclusive workplace just because they hire persons with disabilities. But it’s so much more that. An inclusive workplace means building an inclusive workplace culture and making adjustments to the job scope to fit their […]
My first time at the Purple Parade
“As I grow older, I try to keep myself active by going out on morning walks and doing stretching exercises. When I heard the Purple Parade was coming up, my friends and I at AWWA Senior Activity Centre decided to take part together to stay healthy. This is my first time taking part in the […]
Volunteering with AWWA Family Service Centre
“I began my volunteering journey with AWWA 7 years ago when I was just 12 years old. Volunteering keeps me happy, and the fact that I’m doing it with my friends makes it a more enjoyable experience. One of the most memorable events in my journey is the Family Service Centre Annual Gathering. It is […]