Physical Disability

Rehabilitation & Therapy

Rehabilitation and Therapy programmes assist a person diagnosed with physical impairment, either congenital or acquired, in adapting both emotionally and physically to the environment. Very often, individuals who have not received early intervention and prevention programmes are advised to seek such programmes to help them overcome their impairment. The services offered include Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Physiotherapy. Therapy assists people with disabilities in areas of development and self-help skills including mobility (gross and fine motor skills) as well as play and social skills. Therapists also give advice on assistive devices and equipment to assist in maximising independence.

The above is just an overview. For more information, please refer to the respective Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) who would be able to assist you.

1. Society for the Physically Disabled (SPD)
   SPD-Singapore Power Rehabilitation Centre
   2 Peng Nguan Street
   Singapore 168955
   Tel: 6323 2303
   Fax: 6323 7008
   

2. Handicaps Welfare Association (HWA
   Rehabilitation Centre
   16 Whampoa Drive
   Singapore 327725
   Tel: 6254 3006
   Fax: 6253 7375