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Where young and old can play together

2017, Aug 29 - The young and old interacting and playing alongside each other is part of a new curriculum introduced at St Joseph's Home in Jurong West, Singapore's first inter-generational playground, and infant and childcare centre within a nursing home. 

Bigger BCA Gallery launched after revamp

2017, Apr 13 - The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Gallery launched a new and expanded gallery. It has grown to a two-storey exhibition, which includes an sensory garden where their five senses will be engaged while learning about the importance of design elements that aim to improve the accessibility of infrastructure. 

Disabled get their own one-stop village

2016, Dec 03 - Enabling Village will have facilities and services dedicated to integrating them with others in society. People with disabilities can now conveniently access a range of facilities and services catered to them, all in one site.

A blindfolded journey becomes an eye-opener

2016, Nov 20 - Exercise reveals issues faced by blind people in daily commute.

Tinkering with toys so every kid can play

2016, Nov 17 - From dancing penguins to dinosaurs that blow bubbles, children can be spoilt for choice when it comes to toys. Those with special needs, however, struggle to use them. Regular toy switches, for instance, can prove too small and difficult to manoeuvre.

Man builds special wheelchair to take wife on long walks

2016, Nov 15 - He takes his wife, who has dementia, on outings using a wheelchair built for two. Mr Tan Ban Ho, a 72-year-old retiree, came up with his unique contraption after discovering that going out helps to calm his wife.

New facilities in Yuhua after $2m revamp

2016, Oct 10 - Residents of the Yuhua neighbourhood in Jurong stand to benefit from a host of new and improved facilities, now that a $2 million neighbourhood upgrading project is complete.

Compass One opens - with strong focus on young families

2016, Sep 28 - Sengkang's Compass One mall, which officially opened on 27 September after a year-long upgrade, is the latest to jump onto the family-friendly bandwagon.

Check out the kids-friendly facilities at Marine Cove

2016, Jul 01 - After an $18-million revamp, the recreational enclave at East Coast Park boasts new eateries and a play area which also caters to children with special needs.

Dawson estate bags inclusive design prize

2016, May 13 - Universal design includes physical features such as ramps and corridors wide enough for wheelchairs, as well as facilities catering to all ages, such as playgrounds that incorporate fitness facilities for older adults.
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