I was refreshed to have met a group of people that are taking steps to chart the course of their own destiny. Instantly, I felt that we shared the same philosophy. Having worked in a hospital in Singapore for two years I also recognised the desperate need for such a centre, not only for people with disabilities, but also for professional groups, service providers, designers, manufacturers and retailers working in this area. Anyone can become disabled at any time through accident or illness.
Any physical impairment can create overwhelming difficulties.
The simplest task, which most of us take for granted, can lead to unending frustration. However, the good news is that there is a great deal of assistance available in Singapore and around the world providing a wide variety of equipment and services facilitating independence and assisting carers. In short, most special needs arising from disability can be met or adapted to. There is, in fact, a mountain of information about the various kinds of assistance available, but unfortunately this information is not getting to those at whom it is targeted. One of the reasons for this is that people with disabilities naturally expect their doctors, therapists and other medical providers to give them this information.