Photo Essay: Living (Almost) Handsfree

Although positive strides are being made in society, anyone born disabled still faces incredible challenges. UrbanWire profiles 2 such men who overcame the odds.

Published: Tue, 12 Jan 2016 – 11:20 PM

Photo Essay

December shone the spotlight on the disabled in Singapore, it being the month our country hosted the 8^th ASEAN Para Games and saw the opening of the $25 million Enabling Village. Although positive strides are being made in society, anyone born disabled still faces incredible challenges. And even bigger hurdles await those, like inspiring paralympian Jason Chee, who become disabled in adulthood. UrbanWire profiles 2 other such men.

Check out the rest of the photo essay at Slate by clicking on the photo above!

Beyond the Game: Empowering Youths

Follow the UrbanWire team to the SportCares HEARTS Football League as they uncover the stories of Zalikha and Nadir, two youth players from the SportCares Saturday Night Lights (SNL) programme.

16 Nov 2024

Hear Me Out: Are Thrift Stores in Singapore too Expensive?

With rising prices, thrifting in Singapore is losing its appeal as a budget-friendly alternative. Are thrift stores becoming too pricey for their young, eco-conscious shoppers? The UrbanWire gathers straw-polled opinions of these individuals.

20 Sep 2024

Community Fashion Lifestyle

Taking a Trip Down Memory Lane: Gen Zs Visit Retro Food Stalls

Join JADEN PNG and JAVEN KONG as they try Old-School food and share their takes through the palate of Gen Zs.

14 Sep 2024

Community Food Lifestyle Reviews

The SGD & MYR Exchange Rate: Supporting F&B Businesses in JB

Join The UrbanWire on a Johor Bahru trip as we show our love for Malaysian food and find out how much of it we can buy with RM100 each.

7 Sep 2024

Community Food

Photo Essay: Living (Almost) Handsfree

Although positive strides are being made in society, anyone born disabled still faces incredible challenges. UrbanWire profiles 2 such men who overcame the odds.

Published: Tue, 12 Jan 2016 – 11:20 PM

More from The UrbanWire

Beyond the Game: Empowering Youths

Hear Me Out: Are Thrift Stores in Singapore too Expensive?

Taking a Trip Down Memory Lane: Gen Zs Visit Retro Food Stalls

The SGD & MYR Exchange Rate: Supporting F&B Businesses in JB

Share Post

Photo Essay: Living (Almost) Handsfree

Although positive strides are being made in society, anyone born disabled still faces incredible challenges. UrbanWire profiles 2 such men who overcame the odds.

Published: Tue, 12 Jan 2016 – 11:20 PM

More from The UrbanWire

Enjoying Our Content?

Share Post