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.

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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

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

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