Madam Siti Fadillah worries about the future care of her 21-year-old son, Mr Muhammad Sayfullah, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy. He relies on her for daily activities and communication through an iPad. Concerned about what will happen to him when she’s no longer able to care for him, Madam Fadillah faced the difficult task of discussing this with him when he was 10 years old. This scenario is common among caregivers of special needs individuals, underscoring a need for better support systems. SG Enable’s focus groups revealed that essential skills like digital and financial literacy are lacking in current training programs for persons with disabilities. To address this gap, DBS Foundation and SG Enable have partnered to upskill 7,000 persons with disabilities and caregivers over three years, marking a significant initiative in the disability sector.
When Mum’s Gone: How she Equips her Less able Child to Live Independently
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