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PRESSURE FORWARD Despites Setbacks and Obstacles. Do Not Return An Act Of Kindness. PASSES IT FORWARD To Another Person. [NB : This Compilation is done as a ‘voluntary service’ for PWDs. I DON’T PROFIT from any services rendered / product sales.]

USEFUL INFORMATION FOR PCP - PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PEOPLE n OTHER PWD - PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY

2013

Amputee Spinal Cord Injury Stroke Brain Injury Brain Injury Stroke Spinal Cord Injury Amputee

[ This Compilation is done as a ‘Voluntary Service’. I DO NOT PROFIT FROM IT ] [ Information Updated – July 2013 ] [ First produced in 2007 ] [ Compiled by: Chua Richard SCI C4/C5 Injury] I compiled the below information, hoping that they will be useful to -‘new’ Physically Challenged Person [PCP] -‘new’ People With Disability [PWD] -those with existing injury. Introduction

DO ASK FROM THE HOSPITAL FOR A ‘DISCHARGE’ SUMMARY of your injury. You won’t know when you might require it after being discharged from hospital. JOIN HWA – Handicaps Welfare Association before your discharge from hospital. Ask the Hospital’s Medical Social Worker or Admin Staff for a copy of the Application Form. Your doctor would need to sign a part of the application form. Membership fee is only $5.00 per year or $100.00 for Life membership.. One key benefit is subsidized HWA transport [For other HWA services see para 7 n 8] Do join my FB [ [email protected] ] to keep in touch with other Physically Challenged People [PCP] / People With Disability [PWD], ‘Meet’ other PCPs/PWDs online - Swimming for PWDs [s/no 17], TWG - TetraplegiaWorkGroup [s/no 2], Stroke Association [s/no 5] , HWA – Handicaps Welfare Association [s/no 8], SPD – Society for the Physically Disabled [s/no 9 ], attend IT/computer courses [s/no 31], Hand Cycling [s/no 3] etc. Please do email me, if you have information that can make this compilation more useful . My email is - [email protected] Thanks to Rose Low [NUH], Ryman Lim, Steven Maung, Sam Tan, Sunny Lim n Vasanth Ajith for their inputs. Also thanks to Dr Adela Tow [ TTSH Rehab Centre ] and Gary [ TWG ] for helping to put it ‘online’ and members/volunteers from TetraplegiaWorkGroup [TWG] and SSGSingapore for their support.

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TOPICS 1. Sharing Experiences 2. JOIN TetraplegiaWorkGroup [ TWG ] n TWG FB 3. Hand Cycling [Handcycling Association of S’pore 4. JOIN FB - ‘ ACCESS ABILITY ’ [ = Accessibility = Mobility = Ability ] 5. Singapore National Stroke Association [ SNSA] 6. Vendors Of Homecare Equipment / Supplies 7. Therapy After Discharge From Hospital @ HWA, SPD or Community Hospitals 8. HWA [ Handicaps Welfare Association ] 9. SPD [Society for Physically Disabled] 10. Therapy at Community Hospital 11. Rehab Day Care Services [For people recovering from stroke/heart condition] 12. Home For The Physically Disabled 13. Contact Numbers of Operators Of Private Ambulance / Wheelchair Accessible Taxis 14. Transport Subsidy Schemes For People With Disability 15. Acupuncture 16. NEU-PC Programme [Buying PC / Laptop with very generous government subsidy] 17. Swimming at Jalan Besar Swimming Pool 18. Computer Freebies [FOC anti-virus, firewall etc] 19. 24-hours Medical Clinics/House-call Doctors 20. JOBS Websites / Useful websites / Newspaper Online website 21. Private Therapy Centres 22. Private Nursing Homes 23. FREE/SUBSIDISED Repair n Servicing Of Wheelchair/Homecare Equipment 24. Info on WAB – Wheelchair Accessible Bus 25. Loan/Rental Of Homecare Equipment 26. Useful Information for Caregiver 27. Free Transfer by Normal Taxi For Wheelchair User [In Event Of SMRT Station Lift Breakdown] 28a. Foreign Domestic Worker [FDW] Levy Concession for Disabled People 28b. $120 MSF Grant to Hire FDW to look after PWD 29. Caregiver Training Grant [CTG] 30. Caregiver Info and Referral Service 31. Infocomm Accessibility Centre [IAC] 32. Financial / Other Assistance Schemes for PWDs 32a. SG ENABLE [Formerly Centre for Enabled Living – CEL] [Government Agency Helping PWDs] 33. Hydro Therapy Exercise @CGH 34. Cranberry Juice [ for UTI - Urinary Tract Infection Prevention ] 35. GlucoseCare Herbal Tea [ for Diabetics ] 36. Roselle Drink 洛神花 (Luo Shen Hua). 37. Wheelchair Kerb Climber 38. Centre for the Physically Challenged 39. Work Preparation Courses 40. CHAS [ Community Health Assistance Scheme] For Citizens Age 40 n Above or Disabled

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1. Sharing Experiences With SCI/Stroke/Brain Injury People And Family

Basically, I would like to share my experiences of being disabled since Aug 2004, with SCI people / their family and those with Stroke / brain injury. You are welcomed to visit my home, to see how I cope at home. My caregiver [FDW] is also willing to share her experiences with your caregiver. I can be contacted @mobile phone 94245354 [Richard].

I go to Rehab Centre twice/thrice weekly. I would chat with SCI / stroke patients / family n family of brain injury person after my session.

Those who want to include their names/MSN and email addy/contact number here, can email me @ [email protected] Would be good if you are living in different parts of the island. This would make it easier, so that someone from Jurong/Woodlands/Yishun etc, don’t need to come all the way to the East of Singapore, where I Am.

Ladies are also welcome, as there are also ladies with SCI [I cant discuss lady ‘problems’ with them and don’t know how to solve lady’s problems.]. Lady’s contacts will be only given to lady SCI patients and not listed here. Your permission will be sought first.

To date, I have given Cai Huiyu’s MSN / email addy and contact number to new lady SCI patients at TTSH Rehab Centre.

2. JOIN Tetraplegia Workgroup [ TWG ] [ Website : http://www.tetraplegiaworkgroup.org/ ] FaceBook : http://www.facebook.com/tetraplegiaworkgroup?sk=wall

To join the Tetraplegia Workgroup, contact me [ Mobile : 94245354 - Richard] It is tough coping with the physical constraints; it takes extra effort from both the tetraplegic person and their families to re-integrate into our society. By being a group of supportive friends,

TetraplegiaWorkGroup [TWG] hopes to help them along.

Tetraplegia Workgroup started in 1999, a non-profit voluntary group functioning under the umbrella of Friends of Tan Tock Seng Hospital (Singapore). Aim to cater to the needs of te traplegics in the workgroup and most importantly to instill and foster a sense of "Family Spirit" into the workgroup.

Objective is to befriend tetraplegic persons and assist in meeting their medical, social, vocational and physical needs by linking with existing services available. Most of these persons are home-bound; being constantly surrounded by 4 walls is only one of their enclosures. This is achieved through the process of organising more events, outings and recreational activities for the tetraplegics hoping to form a network of support to one another. [NOTE – Outing costs like transport, meals, entry cost to visit places , including 1 caregiver are sponsored by TWG]. To join TWG , email me at - [email protected]

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3. Spinal cord injury Support Group Singapore [SSGSingapore] [DEFUNCT] / Hand Cycling SSGSingapore was started by Spinal Cord Injured [SCI] Persons with the support of staff from TTSH Rehab Centre for the benefit and support of SCI people. To join the SSGSingapore Forum, you need a yahoo email account. Log into your yahoo email account, then join http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SSGSingapore/ At the website, you need to apply to join the forum.

Hand Cycling [Hand Biking] Handcycling Association of Singapore [HAS] Website : http://www.handcycling.sg/ [ For more information, ask Fung-Liang [Founder of HAS] @

HAS FaceBook - http://www.facebook.com/groups/130243953418/?id=10150306395663419

Team handbike is now permanently located at ITE East@Simei and sessions are held 3 times weekly there now! Fantastic facilities and ambience! See Annex A for some Hand Cycling pix. Regular sessions will now be held at: Location :> ITE College East, 10 Simei Avenue, S 486047, Time :> 1730 hrs Every Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays (note the new time!)

4. Join ‘’ ACCESS ABILITY ‘’ FaceBook [ Info added on 26/10/2011] ‘’ ACCESS ABILITY ‘’ = Accessibility = Mobility = Ability FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/AccessAbility-Accessibility-Mobility-Ability-/206644792742008?sk=wall This FB is to let people highlight about ‘common usage’ places in Singapore that are not 'barrier-free', thus 'unfriendly' / inaccessible to People With Disability, People In Wheelchair, Elderly etc. I can then forward and highlight such places to the appropriate authority. Accessibility Problems in your HDB Estate can be directed to your MP and Town Council on their FB.

Quotable Quotes :

[ http://www.facebook.com/todayonline/posts/180624205361041 ] Said Mr Nicolas Aw, the president of the Disabled People's Association: "There is no point in providing the infrastructure which the authorities think or believe are what people with disabilities need - they need to involve groups like us in the decision making process."

Two QUOTES from a letter to TODAY Newspaper’s Forum [ 9 Dec 2010 ], for all involved to seriously take note, when building/making infrastructure friendly to PWD/PIW - People With Disabilty/People In Wheelchair and Elderly Folks.

'' It is important that when the authorities plan the wheelchair-friendly aspects to any walkway or building, they do it not as an afterthought or merely to meet disability requirements, but with real heart to help the disabled. ''

'' An even better solution would be to anticipate these problems and address them early on, rather than fix them retrospectively at an added cost. A little bit of thought could go a long way. ''

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5. Spore National Stroke Association [ SNSA ] Website : http://www.snsa.org.sg/about_us.html FaceBook : http://www.facebook.com/pages/Singapore-National-Stroke-Association/117465061632673?sk=wall

6. Vendors of Equipment/Medical Supplies / Pressure Relief Mattress At Annex B, is a list of vendors where you can buy homecare equipment, like bed, wheelchair, hoist, pressure relief mattress and other medical supplies, like catheters, pampers etc.

This will provide a better choice / cost when buying equipment / homecare needs. Prior to discharge, the therapist will inform you of the equipment that you need.

7. Therapy After Discharge From Hospital –

If the hospital doesn’t provides therapy after your discharge, for whatever reasons,

You can contact SPD or HWA as they provide therapy services, please see para 8 and 9. Community Hospitals also provide therapy, pse see list of Community Hospitals at para 10.

SPD , HWA and Community Hospitals require a referral letter from your Rehab doctor. SPD , HWA and Community Hospital also require a copy of the patient’s ‘discharge summary’, which can be obtained from the hospital, prior to being discharged.

SPD Charges : -Subsidies are given depending on household income. SPD charges $54.50 for therapy [before subsidy]. SPD provides transport at $14.20 if you can’t travel to SPD by public transport.[before subsidy] -SPD has ‘stair-crawler’ service for those living on a ‘non-lift landing’ floor and using a standard wheelchair. HWA Charges are below. [HWA Transport Service has ‘stair-crawler’ service for those living on a ‘non-lift landing’ floor and using a standard wheelchair] [ see s/no 8 at next page ] Community Hospitals – See para 10 for the charges.

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Therapy/Transport Charges @ HWA – Jurong Point Centre

Rehabilitation / session Transport to and fro

For Life and Ordinary members $15.00 / session $5.00

For Associate members $20.00 / session $10.00

For Public Individuals

$25.00 onwards, depends on financial status of the family members.

$15.00

Home Therapy You can enquire from SPD or HWA, if home therapy is needed. SPD Tel - 6579 0700 [Tiong Bahru] ; 6587 7611 [Tampines] HWA Tel - 6254 3006 [Whampoa] ; 67908636 [Jurong Point]

Therapy/Transport Charges @ HWA - Whampoa Centre Hospitals What are the charges like?

Status Rehab charges per

session Transport

charges (2-way)

Ordinary Members $8 $4

Life Members $8 $4

Associate Members $12 $8

Member of Public (Non-Members with physical disabilities)

$40 (Depends on financial status of the

family members) $15y

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8. [ HWA ] Website - http://www.hwa.org.sg/ Email - [email protected] FaceBook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Handicaps-Welfare-Association/96622968372

Services Provided By HWA -

a. Rehabilitation [Therapy] b. Dedicated Transport Service c. Welfare d. Workplace Development e. Personal Development

More information about HWA, visit website http://www.hwa.org.sg/ FAQ on HWA http://www.hwa.org.sg/ [under ‘Forum & FAQ’]

HWA Membership - People with physical disabilities are welcome to join HWA as a member to participate in its activities and benefit from its welfare programs. There are three categories of membership:

Ordinary Membership Life Membership Associate Membership

Membership Ordinary membership shall be opened to persons with physical disabilities and who are Singapore Citizens within the age group of 16 to 60 years old at the time of application.

Conversion to Life Membership shall be opened to Ordinary Members with at least 5 continuous years of membership. Conversion is based on application and is subjected to approval by the Executive Committee and upon payment of $100.00 (one-time payment only) as membership fee.

Associate Membership shall be open to all other persons with physical disabilities within the age group of 16 to 60 years old at the time of application and who are not Singapore Citizens.

Fee: S$5.00 per year Entrance fee: S$5.00 (one-time)

Fee: S$100.00 Fee: S$10.00 per year Entrance fee: dS$10.00 (one-time)

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-8. [ HWA ]

QUERY

{ Added 1 April 2012 } [ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Handicaps-Welfare-Association/96622968372#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=10150629941453373&id=96622968372&comment_id=22559891 ]

1. Will present members who turn 61yo be allowed to continue as HWA's members?

HWA’s REPLY : Yes, as long as their membership is approved before the age of 60 years. Existing members could enjoy their membership benefits till the last day of their lives.

2. In view of people living to an older age, could HWA raises its membership age to 70yo? This way 61yo to 70yo PWDs can join HWA. I do meet quite a few PWDs in their early 60s at TTSH Rehab Centre.

HWA’s REPLY : Any change of membership entry criteria would require constitutional amendments and a longer process. HWA is considering all such suggestions received regularly from members and the public. However, for the time being, if you meet any person interested on HWA programme and services, please inform him that all HWA services are available for both members and public. Non-members could access these services as a public client.

3. Does HWA makes exceptions for younger PWD to join HWA? Presently has a 13yo SCI boy at TTSH Rehab who wants to join HWA.

HWA’s REPLY : HWA has implemented a new beneficiary member category for youths between 12 years to 16 years. Please contact our membership department for details.

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-8. [ HWA ] HWA has two locations, one at Whampoa Drive and the other at Jurong Point. HWA [ @ Whampoa Drive ] Address - 16, Whampoa Drive. S327725 Telephone - 6254 3006

HWA [ @ Jurong Point [ Website : http://www.hwa.org.sg/node/352 ] HWA has a branch at Jurong Point. Tel : 67908636 / 6790929 Location: 1 Jurong West Central 2 #04-03 Jurong Point Shopping Centre Singapore 648886

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-8. [ HWA ]

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE MINI BUS TRANSPORT HWA also provides wheelchair accessible mini-bus transport service.

See below chart for charges. HWA has ‘staircrawler’ service for those living on a ‘non-lift landing’ floor and using a standard wheelchair. Booking preferably be done 2 weeks in advance. Contact HWA at Tel - 6254 3006

PURPOSES Distance Travelled

Life / Ordinary HWA Members

Associate HWA Members

Public Non HWA members

All Purposes including Medical Consultation, Dialysis and Rehab Session

One-Way Fare Below 5Km

$11.00 $18.00 $23.00

5Km to 9.99Km

$13.00 $18.00 $23.00

10Km & Above

$18.00 $18.00 $23.00

PER STAIR-CRAWL SERVICE

$6.00 $6.00 $6.00

For other transport services provided by HWA, please refer to http://www.hwa.org.sg/ under [‘Service Provided’ - ‘Dedicated Transport Service’]

8a COMPUTER COURSES CONDUCTED BY HWA

Check out this website for details. http://www.hwa.org.sg/content/courses-available

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9. [ SPD ] Website - http://www.spd.org.sg/ FaceBook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Society-for-the-Physically-Disabled/131647710755

SPD has two locations, one at Tiong Bahru [Peng Nguan Street] and the other at Tampines Street 83.

SPD @ Tiong Bahru [Peng Nguan Street] Email [email protected] Address - 2, Peng Nguan yStreet, SPD Ability Centre. S168955 Telephone - 6579 0700

SPD@Tampines Email [email protected] Address - Blk 866, Tampines St 83 #01-237 Tel- 6587 7611

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[ SPD ] Programmes Provided By SPD a. Day Care [Conditions accepted are Cerebral palsy, Stroke, Head injury, Spinal bifida, Spinal muscular atrophy, Spinal cord injury (paraplegia and quadriplegia/tetraplegia),Muscular dystrophy, Severe physical disabilities] b. Vocational Skills and Training c. Children and Youth Services d. Rehabilitation [Therapy] e. Assistive Technology f. Information Technology g. IT Apprenticeship Programme h. Financial Aid For more information about SPD, Visit Website http://www.spd.org.sg/ FAQ on SPD http://www.spd.org.sg/faq.php

10. Therapy at Community Hospitals Community Hospital provides intermediate care facility to facilitate smooth transition from hospital to community-based services or at home. The core services of a community hospital are rehabilitative, sub-acute, and convalescent and respite care for the sick, that requires longer inpatient stay but do not require acute hospital care. Means test has been implemented for transfer of patients from acute care hospital to community hospitals with wef 1/7/ 2002.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON VISIT THE RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WEBSITE

Saint Andrew’s Community Hospital [Information updated 01/04/2013] 8 Simei Street Singapore 529895 Tel: 6586-1000 Fax: 6586-1100 Web: www.sach.org.sg

Extracted from http://www.sach.org.sg/Web/Site/Default.aspx?mid=2&sid=22

D A Y R E H A B I L I T A T I O N C H A R G E S

CHARGES

SINGAPORE CITIZENS PERMANENT RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS(FOREIGNERS)

0% 30% 50% 60% 75% 80% 0% 15% 30% 40% 50% 55%

RehabilitatUive Services $51 $38 $28 $23 $14 $11 $51 $45 $28 $33 $28 $24 $51

Charges do not include 7% GST as this will be absorbed by MOH except those for 0% and non-residents.

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-10. Therapy at Community Hospitals

Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital [Information added on 28/10/2010] 705 Serangoon Road Singapore 328127 Tel: 6299-3747 Fax: 6299-2406 Web:

Day Rehabilitation Centre (DRC) Charges

Services ChargesFull day (includes lunch, 2 tea-breaks and physiotherapy session)

$15

Half day (includes a tea-break) $10

Transportation (within 5km radius)

$5 (1-way) $10 (2-way)

Ang Mo Kio – Thye Hua Kwan Hospital 17 Ang Mo Kio Ave 9 S569766 Tel: 6453-8033 Fax: 6454-1729

Cosf Therapy w/out subsidy is SGD 48.15

[SUBSIDY will be given after mean testing ] [Updated 15/04/13] Web: http://www.amkh.com.sg/index.php#r1

The rates for therapy at the below community hospitals are not indicated at their website

Bright Vision Hospital 5 Lorong Napiri Singapore 547530 Tel: 6248-5755 Fax: 6881-3872 Web: www.sbws.org.sg/

St. Luke’s Hospital for the Elderly 2 Bukit Batok Street 11 S659674 Tel: 6563-2281 /: 6895-3290 Web: www.slh.org.sg/

RenCi Hospital & Medicare Centre 50 Jalan Tan Tock Seng S308438 Tel: 6358-0777 Fax: 6358-0900 Web: www.renci.org.sg

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11. Rehabilitation Day Care Services

[email me for list of centre and cost, as it is too detailed to reproduce here. My email [email protected] ]

Criteria Persons recovering from stroke, heart condition, fractures, and surgery - Must satisfy their age criteria - Must be able to walk with or without help and to able to take care of their own toilet needs - The elderly person must not have mental illness and behavioral problems What do they provide? - Restore, improve and/or prevent deterioration of the physical function Rehabilitation by physiotherapy and occupational therapy How to enrol? - A referral from a doctor is needed. - Make an appointment for an interview and assessment session

During the interview, the cost of services, transport arrangement and the frequency of attendance will be discussed You will need to provide information on particulars of all family members and copy of their pay slips as part of the means testing which will determine how much you are required to pay.

12. Homes For The Physically Disabled Singapore Cheshire Home [ website : http://www.cheshirehome.org.sg/ ] 59, Serangoon Garden Way S(556056) Tel: 6284-0966 Fax: 6284-2782 -- Provides rehabilitation, stimulating activities, employment opportunities, recreation. Accepts person age ranging from 16 to 60 years old; without mental illness, mental deficiency or behavioral problems; do not require heavy nursing and do not suffer from infectious diseases

Red Cross Hostel for the Physically Handicapped Blk 191 Boon Lay Drive #01-216 S(640191) Tel: 6336-0269 Fax: 6336-5012 - Provides subsidized accommodation, and transport service to and from work for hostelites who are from low-income families TOUCH Ubi Hostel [ website : http://www.tcs.org.sg/service/st_specialpeople/04.php?item=5 ] Blk 301, Ubi Avenue, 1, # 01 - 295, S (400301) Tel: 6744-9712 Fax: 6744-4529 - Provides residential-training in independent living and work skills for persons with intellectual and/or physical disabilities age 16 and above. Person must be independent in eating, bathing and toileting and does not have psychiatric illnesses Blue Cross Thong Kheng Home [ website : http://www.thongkheng.org.sg/disabled.htm] 201, Jurong East Ave 1 Tel: 6560-2022 Fax: 6560-2797 Provides shelter for people age 16 to 55 who have disabilities and with no behavioural problems

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13. .Private Ambulance / Wheelchair Accessible Taxis

Private Ambulance [Information Updated - 26/10/2011] Majority of the ambulances do not have ‘stair climber’ service or hydraulic lift for lifting the person/cum wheelchair into the ambulance. The ambulance crew will manually carry the person/cum wheelchair into the ambulance.

Cost of Ambulance Transport And Service- Basic Charges

SEE ANNEX C for CHARGES and their Contact Number.

DO CONFIRM THE COST BEFORE ENGAGING THEIR SERVICES. 1777 Non-Emergency Private Ambulance Services. Refer to below link for updated charges.

http://www.scdf.gov.sg/content/dam/scdf_inter/amb_charges/1777%20Non-Emergency%20Private%20Ambulance%20Operators%20and%20Basic%20Charges110613.htm

Wheelchair Accessible Taxis [ WAT ] [ Info added 15/04/13 ]

TEL : 6477 5988 –

For wheelchair-users who cant transfer to a taxi, ONLY SMRT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TAXI [WAT] CAN ACCOMMODATE A WHEELCHAIR. INSIDE THE TAXI.

‘’ To serve the wheelchair-bound community even better, a dedicated hotline for the WAT service has been set up (Tel: 6477 5988). This number is solely for the booking of our WATs ‘’ http://www.smrt.com.sg/Portals/0/New%20London%20taxi%209%20Mar%202013.pdf

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14. Transport Subsidy Schemes For People With Disability

The following Transport Subsidy Schemes are managed by National Council of Social Service [ NCSS ]. For more details, you may contact : National Council of Social Service, NCSS Centre, Ulu Pandan Community Building 170 Ghim Moh Road #01-02 Singapore 279621 Tel : 6210-2500, Fax : 6468-1012 Email : [email protected]

Bus Subsidy This scheme provides subsidies in transport fees to people with disabilities from low-income families. These people would otherwise be unable to attend special schools, sheltered workshops or rehabilitative programs because of transport costs. Subsidy is provided as a percentage of the cost of the transportation, according to household income on a sliding scale. Care Cab Club The Care Cab Club promotes better understanding among taxi drivers and people with disabilities. Under the taxi-matching scheme, a disabled member is matched with a taxi driver living near him. The taxi-driver ferries the disabled member to work or school on a regular basis. The taxi-driver is paid the fare according to the meter. Dial-a-Ride Service The Handicaps Welfare Association (HWA) operates a Dial-a-Ride service during off-peak hours for members with disabilities who require transport to hospital and clinics for treatment. For information on membership application, Contact HWA at Tel: 6254 3006 LTA Cares Fund ‘’ Livenabled wrote: "Hi Richard, CEL will be taking over the administration of the Land Transport Authority’s ‘LTA Cares’ fund sometime in October. Persons with physical disabilities who are unable to take public buses and the MRT, and are completely dependent on taxis as their mode of transportation can look to a fund that helps pay for their taxi fares to get to and from work and mainstream school. ‘’ [ Information Updated 27/08/2011 ] http://www.facebook.com/l/-AQBcTLry/www.ncss.org.sg/VWOcorner/ltacaresfund.asp

15. Acupuncture [ Information Updated 09/07/2010 ] TTSH / TTSH Rehab Centre has an Acupuncture Clinic. Most Government/Restructured Hosp also has an Acupuncture Centre. What is Acupuncture? Source :http://www.ttsh.com.sg/patient-guide/medical-departments/page.aspx?id=765 ] Acupuncture is a holistic healthcare system which seeks to regulate and balance the flow of energy (“qi”) within the body, triggering the body’s natural healing response. With a highly specialised and refined practice of inserting extremely fine, hair-thin needles into specific acupressure points of the energetic pathways relating to the organs, muscles and nerves of the human body's surface, acupuncture aims to restore the body’s equilibrium. At the Complementary Integrative Medicine, there are 2 types of acupuncture services offered: - Traditional acupuncture based on TCM theories, performed by TCM practitioners. - Medical acupuncture based on understanding of anatomy, physiology and disease pathology from modern medicine perspective. This is performed by Western physicians who are also trained in TCM acupuncture.

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16. NEU-PC PLUS Programme [ Information Updated 01/12/2011 ] [ http://www.ida.gov.sg/Programmes/20060419155649.aspx?getPagetype=34 ]

This ‘programme’ helps low-income and PWD [Person With Disability] to buy a Laptop / desktop at a cheaper price with subsidy from IDA [Infocomm Development Authority] [IDA subsidy is included in the original cost the PC/Laptop] Further NCSS subsidy needs to be applied through the agency that you submit your application through. [such as SPD, CDAC, SINDA, YAYASAN MENDAKI, AMP, EURASIAN ASSOCIATION, ITE – 10 Dover Drive or Central Sikh Gurdwara Board] For PWDs, who wants to get a laptop, you would need a letter from your doctor, certifying that you are bed-ridden. Application can be done thru’ SPD, CDAC, SINDA, YAYASAN MENDAKI, AMP, EURASIAN ASSOCIATION, ITE – 10 Dover Drive or Central Sikh Gurdwara Board. Application Form is at http://www.ida.gov.sg/doc/Programmes/Programmes_Level2/20060419155649/NEUPCPlus_PCBundleForm.pdf The PC / Laptop configurations / prices are at Annex F.

Level of Subsidy - For Students

Criteria PC Bundle iNSPIRE Fund Broadband Only

Household Income Monthly Household Income ≤ $2,700 or PCI [Per Capital Income] ≤ $700 (or PCI ≤ $875 if there is a permanently disabled family member)

Monthly Household Income ≤ $1,800 or PCI ≤ $500

Subsidy Level Tier 1: PCI ≤ $500

Tier 2: PCI > $500

Singapore Citizen

Up to 75% subsidy Up to 50% subsidy Eligible Eligible

Level of Subsidy - For People With Permanent Disabilities

Criteria PC Bundle

Subsidy Level Household Income Monthly Household Income ≤ $2,700 or PCI ≤ $875

Singapore Citizen Up to 50% subsidy

For more details, go to http://www.ida.gov.sg/Programmes/20060419155649.aspx?getPagetype=34 ] [A new computer/laptop can be applied for, every 4 years]

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17. Swimming at Jalan Besar Swimming Pool Join Chris Kwan’s - The Swimming Group for People with Disabilities – FACEBOOK - http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Swimming-for-Disabilities/1328142834356958 For those able to, Chris n volunteers [male n female] conduct ‘swimming’ therapy on Saturday from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. The swimming lesson is free. Entry to the swimming complex is free for HWA member. Caregiver gets discounted rates for entry into swimming complex. Contact HWA at 6254 3006 for more details. [Article on above ] [Information Added on 26 Oct 2011] http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=253388081378314&set=a.253388074711648.86444.132814283435695&type=1&theater

18. Freebies [FOC] For Your Computer [ Information Updated 15/04/13 ] More Freebies [FOC] such as antivirus, firewall etc can be found at http://filehippo.com/ and http://www.freenew.net/

BASIC COMPUTER SECURITY NEEDS ANTI VIRUS - Examples of Anti-Virus with auto update and auto scan are [ Info Updated 05/09/2011] AVG 2013 Free Edition http://www.filehippo.com/download_avg_antivirus_32/ Avira Free AntiVirus http://www.filehippo.com/download_antivir/ MAC - http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-mac-security?1&utm_source=ipm&utm_medium=161&utm_campaign=143

FIREWALL - ZoneAlarm is an easy-to-use firewall that blocks hackers and other unknown threats. Just download ZoneAlarm and it runs by itself. http://filehippo.com/download_zonealarm_free/

OPEN OFFICE - Open Office is a free software similar/compatible with Microsoft Office. http://www.openoffice.org/ IMAGE AND PHOTO EDITING SOFTWARE - http://paint.net/ CCLEANER - http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download http://filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/ Other free software are available at http://www.filehippo.com/

19. 24 Hours Medical Clinics/House-call Doctors Attached at Annex D is a list of 24-hours clinic islandwide. Do check the below website for an updated list. http://netsenger.com/afterhours/Doctors.htm

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20. JOBS Website / Useful Websites / Newspaper Online Website [ Info Updated 28/06/2013 ]

JOBS For PWDs

http://www.jobs-odf.com.sg/Home/Home.aspx http://www.bizlink.org.sg/

[ http://www.straitstimes.com/premium/forum-letters/story/preparing-the-disabled-jobs-20130628 ]

Preparing the disabled for jobs

BIZLINK Centre Singapore empathises with the views expressed by Mrs Koh Soek Ying ("Review age limit for special needs schools"; June 20), who asked for more support to enable people with special needs to continue learning and growing after leaving special needs schools.

Using the Life Cycle Approach, disability services should be as seamless as possible for users and their caregivers.

Ideally, a special needs child should be able to transit from early intervention programmes to special education schools, then advance to vocational training and be eventually placed in open employment, sheltered employment or day activity centres.

Bizlink is a registered charity whose mission is to help fulfil the employment needs of persons with disabilities (PWDs).

As one of the leading employment centres for PWDs, Bizlink has placed more than 6,000 PWDs into open employment and created sheltered employment in our structured community environment for a generation of PWDs. The cohort of PWDs in our community today ranges from ages 16 to 82.

PWDs are first assessed by a team of allied health professionals from our vocational assessment division to better understand their social backgrounds, employment needs and residual abilities to right site open or sheltered employment services for them.

Bizlink is well-placed to be the employer of choice for PWDs who are not quite ready for open employment. We are one of the largest employers of PWDs in Singapore, hiring 140 PWDs and 50 other disadvantaged persons through our sheltered production workshop and seven social enterprises, such as our food and beverage, cleaning services, and floral and hampers enterprises.

Our PWDs in sheltered employment form a holding pool of special needs labour resource who, after an appropriate period of job hardening and skills training, can be eventually placed in open employment if they so choose. They can also choose to stay in long-term sheltered employment in the Bizlink community, with some finding their spouses and setting up their own families within this community.

I invite Mrs Koh, and interested PWDs and their caregivers, to contact us on 6449-5652.

Alvin Lim CEO Bizlink

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USEFUL LINKS

TWG http://www.tetraplegiaworkgroup.org/ FB - http://www.facebook.com/tetraplegiaworkgroup?sk=wall

Handcycling Association of Singapore website :http://www.handcycling.sg/HAS%20Home.html FB : http://www.facebook.com/groups/130243953418/?id=10150306395663419

SWIMMING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY http://www.facebook.com/pages/Swimming-for-Disabilities/132814283435695

SPD http://www.spd.org.sg/ FB http://www.facebook.com/pages/Society-for-the-Physically-Disabled/131647710755

HWA http://www.hwa.org.sg/ FB http://www.facebook.com/pages/Handicaps-Welfare-Association/96622968372

CEL – Centre for Enabled Living: www.cel.sg FB : http://www.facebook.com/Livenabled?sk=wall

NCSS http://www.ncss.org.sg/home/index.asp

Disabled People’s Association http://www.dpa.org.sg/Home/default.asp FB - https://www.facebook.com/DisabledPeoplesAssociation

SNSA [S'pore National Stroke Association] http://www.snsa.org.sg/

SDSC http://www.facebook.com/pages/Singapore-Disability-Sports-Council/111247696100

METTA http://www.metta.org.sg/

FAQ on SCI http://www.tetraplegiaworkgroup.org/faqs.asp

Carecure.rutgers.edu [ Forums where Question on SCI issues can be asked n be replied in the Care Forum, New SCI Forum etc ] http://carecure.rutgers.edu/

Spinal Cord Injury http://www.facebook.com/pages/Spinal-Cord-Injury/305555422803599?sk=wall

Spinal Cord Injury Information Network http://www.spinalcord.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=19679

Spinal Cord Injury Information Pages News Blog http://news.sci-info-pages.com/

United Spinal Organisation http://www.unitedspinal.org/

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20. Useful Websites / JOBS Website / NEWSPAPER Online Website [ Info Updated 29/05/2013 ]

Spinal Injury Resource Center http://spinalinjury.net/

New Mobility Magazine http://www.facebook.com/newmobility

Facing Disability http://www.facingdisability.com/

AWWA http://www.awwa.org.sg/index.php?option=com_awwafrontpage&Itemid=207

Medishield http://www.moh.gov.sg/mohcorp/hcfinancing.aspx?id=306

Medisave http://www.moh.gov.sg/mohcorp/hcfinancing.aspx?id=304

Medifund http://www.moh.gov.sg/mohcorp/hcfinancing.aspx?id=308

Eldershield http://www.moh.gov.sg/mohcorp/hcfinancing.aspx?id=310

Nick Vujicic FB http://www.facebook.com/NickVujicicFans?v=app_138260579550289#!/NickVujicicFans?v=wall Touch Caregivers Support http://www.caregivers.org.sg/

Apparelyzed http://www.apparelyzed.com/

NEWSPAPER ONLINE / NEWS ONLINE @FACEBOOK [Information added on 28/10/2010]

Free access to Straits Times, Business Times, and Zaobao

Register for free at http://www.pl.sg (National Library website) Login, go to “eResources”, then “eNews”, then “Library PressDisplay”Choose “Singapore”, then select either Straits Times or Zaobao

TODAY Newspaper is also available, but it’s already free at http://www.todayonline.com/index / http://www.todayonline.com [at top right hand corner]

Straits Times and Business Times are also available via “LexisNexis” or “Newsbank” (also under “eNews”)

NEWS ONLINE @FACEBOOK

ASIAONE News http://www.asiaone.com/A1Home/A1Home.html

CNA http://www.channelnewsasia.com/ CNA FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/ChannelNewsAsia?sk=wall

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NEWSPAPER ONLINE / NEWS ONLINE @FACEBOOK [Information added on 28/10/2010]

YAHOO Singapore News FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/yahoosingaporenewsroom?sk=wall

TODAY Newspaper FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/todayonline?sk=wall TNP http://tnp.sg/

TNP FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/thenewpaper?sk=wall

STRAITS TIMES FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/TheStraitsTimes

21. Private Therapy Centres Email me for list of centre and cost, as it is too detailed to reproduce here. My email [email protected]

22. Private Nursing Homes Email me for list of centre and cost, as it is too detailed to reproduce here. My email [email protected] Charges for private nursing homes are cash payment only. For more information, please contact the homes directly.

23. FREE / SUBSIDISED Repair And Servicing Of Wheelchair and Homecare Equipment

Homecare equipment refer to any items that are required to nurse a patient at his home. They include hospital beds, mobility aids, like wheelchair, commode etc and other supportive items. a. SP CARE [ Singapore Polytechnic Centre for the Application in Rehabilitative Engineering ] A Singapore Polytechnic Manager cum Lecturer and his engineering students provide repair and servicing of Homecare equipment. You would have to check with SP CARE on the availability of the services that you need. Contact Details: SP CARE Manager Mr Ronny Tham Tel : 68704779 Fees: Service is FREE, But you have to pay for parts to be changed.

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-22. FREE / SUBSIDISED Repair And Servicing Of Wheelchair and Homecare Equipment b. Another organisation [a VWO] provides repair services for mobility aids equipment. See s/no 25 for other services provided by Kampung Senang.

“ Wheels Of Hope “ [ Mobility Aids Services & Training Centre (MASTC) ] Mobility Aids Services & Training Centre (MASTC) is a joint project between Kampung Senang Charity & Education Foundation and Mobility Aids Repair Services Centre. - Provides a range of services and supports to the physically disabled and less fortunate in our society. - MASTC is greatly inspired to provide training to volunteers and caregivers who are keen on mobility aids repair and maintenance, wheelchair handling, befriending with the elderly and physically disabled.

Contact Details: Blk 254, Tampines Street 21 #01-464, Singapore 521254 Tel: 6783 9023 (Office) / 9692 1924 (Mobile) Website: http://www.kg-senang.org.sg/wheel_of_hope/index.htm Email: [email protected] Fees: Family financial status will be taken into consideration.

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24. Information on Wheelchair Accessible Bus [WAB] Services For detailed SBS Bus routes and updates visit SBS Transit Website : [Info Updated 01/01/2012] http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/transport/trpt_bus_timetable.aspx

SBS Wheelchair Accessible Bus (WAB) Services There are 103 WAB Services 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 27, 29, 30, 34, 36, 38, 39, 43, 45, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 57, 59, 60, 62, 63, 64, 72, 76, 80, 82, 86, 87, 94, 95, 99, 100, 101, 109, 113, 116, 119, 123, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 136, 138, 142, 143, 147, 151, 154, 156, 158, 162, 174, 175, 181, 183, 185, 194, 196, 198, 199, 225, 228, 231, 232, 235, 240, 241, 242, 261, 265, 268, 269, 272, 273, 275, 282, 284, 285, 291, 292, 293, 315, 317, 333, 334, 335, 354, 358, 359, 400, 402, 403, 410, 513. [ List of SBS Bus Interchanges / Depots plus the various Bus Service Numbers http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/transport/trpt_bus_inter.aspx ] For detailed SMRT Bus routes and updates – visit SMRT Bus Website [Info Updated 12/01/2012] http://www.smrtbuses.com.sg/busguide/svc_no.asp

SMRT Wheelchair Accessible Bus (WAB) Services [Info Updated 01/01/2012] Besides the present SMRT WAB Services indicated below, [ Yishun Interchange - 171 , 811 , 851 . CCK Interchange - 172 , 307 . Bukit Batok Interchange - 189 , 945 . Woodlands Interchange - 858 ] There are 5 new SMRT WAB Services -- 61 , 855 , 920 , 922 and 950 [ http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_738905.html ] 902 , 965 , 969 [ http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/smrt-adds-wheelchair-access-three-more-bus-routes-20130701 ] SBS Transit FAQ on WAB Service : http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/doyouknow/facts_wab.aspx SMRT FAQ on WAB Service : http://www.smrt.com.sg/pdf/FAQs_SMRT%20WAB%20service(FINAL_29May).pdf

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25. Loan And Rental Of Homecare Equipment Homecare equipment refer to any items that are required to nurse a patient at his home. They include hospital beds, mobility aids, like wheels chair, commode etc and other supportive items. Below is a VWO [Voluntary Welfare Organisation] that provides loan and rental of homecare equipment in Singapore. For details visit http://www.healthnetcafe.com/directory/ss-loan_of_homecare_equipment.html

Contact Deta7ils: Website: http://www.kg-senang.org.sg/ Blk 254, Tampines Street 21 #01-464, Singapore 521254 Tel: 6783 9023 (Office) / 9692 1924 (Mobile) Email: [email protected] Description of Service: - Provide free loans of mobility aids equipment to needy families through our repair, re-use, and recycle program. Our goal is to help the less fortunate and ease their financial burdens. - Items for loan include hospital beds, wheelchairs, commode chairs, walking frames, walking sticks, walking quad stick, crutches and other mobility aids equipment. Delivery of loan equipment could be arranged as accordingly. Fees: Family financial status will be taken into consideration. A refund deposit of $100 is applicable for loan of hospital beds.

26. Useful Information For Caregiver [ Extracted from http://www.healthnetcafe.com/ ]. The below useful information should be shared with the caregiver, either a foreign domestic worker, or family members.

- The Caregiver http://www.healthnetcafe.com/content/the_caregiver/your_roles_as_caregiver.html - Hand Washing http://www.healthnetcafe.com/content/the_caregiver/hand_washing.html - Handling Infectious Waste

http://www.healthnetcafe.com/content/the_caregiver/handling_infectious_waste.html - Backache http://www.healthnetcafe.com/content/the_caregiver/backache.html - Stress http://www.healthnetcafe.com/content/the_caregiver/stress.html - Day to Day Care http://www.healthnetcafe.com/content/day-to-day_care/home.html Compiled information of above is at http://www.tetraplegiaworkgroup.org/usefulinfopdf/The%20Caregiver.pdf

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27. Free Transfer by Normal Taxi For Wheelchair User [In Event Of SMRT Station Lift Breakdown]

NOTE - Below is only for Wheelchair Users who can transfer to a normal taxi only. [ 3rd Row, 2nd Last Para of - http://imcmsimages.mediacorp.sg/CMSFileserver/documents/006/PDF/20111121/2111HNP006.pdf ]. '' And in the event a lift breaks down, passengers who use wheelchairs are directed to the next station where they will be able to use the lift to exit the station. A complimentary taxi service is then arranged to take them back to the station at which they had intended to alight. ''

28. Foreign Domestic Worker [FDW] Levy Concession [ For People With Disability ] /

EXTRA SGD 120.00 Grant For Hiring FDW To Look After Disabled Person

[ Info Updated on 15/04/2013]

28a. Foreign Domestic Worker [FDW] Levy Concession [ For People With Disability ]

The Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW) Levy Concession for Persons with Disabilities Scheme

enables families to pay a lower monthly levy of $170 [instead of $265] when employing full-time caregivers to help look after their loved ones with disabilities.

Each household is also only eligible for levy concessions for up to two FDWs at any one time, including those hired with levy concessions pertaining to young children or elderly persons.

Who

The person needing care must be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident aged ≤12

and/or ≥65 and certified by an appointed medical practitioner as requiring assistance in at least one

Activity of Daily Living*.

The person needing care should be the employer of the FDW or related to the employer – as the child,

grandchild, spouse, sibling, sibling-in-law, parent, parent-in-law, grandparent, or grandparent-in-law. If

the person needing care is related to the employer, he/she should be living with the employer at the

same NRIC-registered address.

Once all the above conditions are fulfilled, the employer of the FDW will automatically qualify for the

levy concession under the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Please apply directly with MOM.

(*The six Activities of Daily Living are washing/bathing, feeding, toileting, transferring, dressing, and

mobility.)

For details - http://www.cel.sg/Schemes__Foreign-Domestic-Worker-Levy-Concession-for-Persons-with-Disabilities.aspx

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28b. EXTRA SGD120.00 GRANT For Hiring FDW To Look After PWD [ FOR DETAILS n LINKS VISIT - http://aic.sg/FDWGrant/ ]

The Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW) Grant is a monthly grant of $120 given by the Ministry of Health to provide more support to families who care for the frail elderly.

Eligibility

To qualify for the FDW Grant, you need to meet all of the following criteria:

Citizenship

As an employer of the Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW) for your care recipient:

• If your care recipient is 65 years old and above, he or she must be a Singapore citizen or a Permanent Resident (PR). If your care recipient is a PR, then you must be a Singapore citizen If your care recipient is younger than 65, he or she must be a Singapore citizen As a care recipient and an FDW employer:

• You must be a Singapore citizen Relationship with care recipient

You must be legally related to your care recipient (i.e. child, spouse, grandchild, sibling, sibling-in-law, parent, parent-in-law, grandparent or grandparent-in-law) You must live at the same address as your care recipient, as reflected in your NRIC

Household income

Through Means-Testing, your per capita monthly household income must be $2,200 or less If your household has no income, the Annual Value of your property must be less than $13,000

You do not need to undergo Means-Testing if you have successfully applied for the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS), Senior’s Mobility Fund (SMF) or Interim Disability Assistance Programme for the Elderly (IDAPE) in the past two years. You simply need to send the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) a photocopy of your CHAS card, SMF delivery order and/or IDAPE approval letter.

Please refer to the FDW Grant Means-Test Guide for more information on the Means-Test process and the supporting documents needed. Click here for a copy of the Means-Test Declaration Form.

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28b. EXTRA SGD120.00 GRANT For Hiring FDW To Look After PWD

Medical assessment

Your care recipient must have at least moderate disability as assessed by a Singapore-registered doctor. The doctor will complete a Functional Assessment Report which you have to send to AIC

Please contact your preferred doctor before making the visit to ensure that he or she provides the required assessment service. You can also refer to the list of Appointed Medical Assessors if you are unable to find a suitable doctor. A medical assessment IS NOT required if your care recipient has any of the following documents:

• Approval letter for ElderShield or IDAPE • Doctor certification of mental incapacity, Lasting Power of Attorney and Donee Card • Doctor certification of mental incapacity and Court Order for Court Appointed Deputy • A memo or document from any Singapore-registered doctor certifying that your care recipient is bedridden Please refer to the FDW Medical Assessment Guide for more information on what is considered moderate disability and the medical assessment.

Caregivers’ training

• Your FDW must have attended the relevant AIC-approved caregivers’ training courses. Click here for the list of FDW Grant training courses.

You can apply for the Caregivers Training Grant (CTG) to offset the cost of the training. Other than the FDWG training courses, any other caregivers’ training will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please refer to the FDW Caregivers’ Training Guide for more information on the CTG and caregivers’ training.

Click here for the Eligibility Criteria Checklist to assist you in your application.

Please note that this grant is eligible for one FDW per care recipient, and each household can apply for the FDW Grant of up to two FDWs at most.

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28b. EXTRA SGD120.00 GRANT For Hiring FDW To Look After PWD How to apply

• Complete the Means-Test Declaration Form. Please mail your completed Means-Test Declaration Form and the supporting documents to MOH Holdings. Click here for the mailing details.

• Send your care recipient for a medical assessment by a Singapore-registered doctor, who will complete the Functional Assessment Report

• Send your FDW for caregivers’ training (refer to the FDW Caregivers’ Training Guide)

• Complete the FDW Grant Application Form and prepare all necessary supporting documents required

Supporting documents include:

• NRIC or Birth Certificate of care recipient (clear photocopy of the front and back) • NRIC of FDW employer (clear photocopy of the front and back) • FDW’s Work Permit (clear photocopy of the front and back) • FDW’s caregivers’ training certificate (clear photocopy) • Bank passbook or statement indicating account number and account holder's name(s) (clear photocopy) • CHAS card, SMF delivery order and/or IDAPE approval letter or equivalent (clear photocopy)

Please mail your completed FDW Grant Application Form, completed Functional Assessment Report, and supporting documents to AIC. Click here for the mailing details.

You will receive a letter from AIC to acknowledge the receipt of your application. Please allow up to 15 working days for the application to be processed.

If your application is unsuccessful and you wish to appeal, please submit an application with the relevant supporting documents with the title “FDW Grant” to AIC (refer to the Mailing Checklist for AIC’s mailing address, email and fax number) If you have any queries, please read our FAQs, contact us at 1800 – 8585 885 or email to [email protected]. If you wish to speak to an AIC officer, please visit AIC at City Square Mall (180 Kitchener Road, #B2-19/20, Singapore 208539) from 10am – 10pm daily (including Public Holidays, except for Chinese New Year).

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29. Caregiver Training Grant [ CTG ] [Updated 15/04/13]\

FOR DETAILS VISIT http://aic.sg/CaregiversTrainingGrant/

The Caregivers Training Grant (CTG) provides caregivers with subsidies to attend training that builds their capabilities

in caring for the physical, social and emotional needs of the care recipients. Caregivers can use this annual training

grant of $200* for every dependent under their care, regardless of their income level, to attend training programmes.

They can choose from a mix of home-based or classroom-based courses offered by the Agency for Integrated Care

(AIC)’s pre-approved training providers. As AIC continues to engage more training partners, caregivers can look

forward to even more caregiver training options including e-learning courses.

While the grant can be used to offset the training fees, caregivers still need to co-pay $10 when they register for

courses under the CTG. The $10 is paid to the training provider. It serves to ensure that caregivers attend the

course they have registered for in order to maximise their learning opportunities.

*The annual training grant is subject to change. Pre-approved courses do not constitute endorsement or accreditation

by AIC.

Eligibility Family members or foreign domestic workers who are the main caregivers of seniors who are Singaporeans or

Permanent Residents.

How to apply Step 1:

• Choose a pre-approved training course from the list.

Click here to view the CTG courses for disabilities

Click here to view the CTG courses for eldercare (dementia/ADLs)

If you have applied for the Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW) Grant, you may click here for the approved list of FDW

Grant training courses.

Step 2:

• Contact the training provider to find out more about your selected course and the available training dates. Click here

to view the list of training providers and their contact details.

Step 3:

• Register for the course and submit the CTG application form to the relevant training provider. For more information,

please refer to the information kit and/or the FAQs. If you have additional enquiries, you may contact AIC at 1800 –

8585 885 or [email protected].

If you wish to speak to an AIC officer, please visit AIC at City Square Mall (180 Kitchener Road, #B2-19/20,

Singapore 208539) from 10am – 10pm daily (including Public Holidays, except for Chinese New Year).

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30. Caregiver Information and Referral Services [Information Included on 1 July 2010] Website : http://www.awwa.org.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=195&Itemid=227

Are you a caregiver? Caregivers look after a family member, relative or friend who is old, sick or disabled.

If you are a caregiver and you need help or advice - call the AWWA Centre for Caregivers' Infoline, 1800 2992 992 Operating hours for Infoline: Monday to Friday : 9am - 6pm for information on the caregiving services and resources available in Singapore.

Or you can also call us @ 6511 5318

Our toll-free infoline will provide you with:

• up-to-date information • assistance in gaining access to services or securing appropriate help • short term assessment and intervention

-30a Caregiver Counselling Welfare Association [CCWA] [ Website : www.ccwa.org.sg ] Blk 3 Ghim Moh Road #01-294 S270003 Tel :6467957 Fax : 64665927 Helpline : [email protected]

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31. Website : http://iacentre.org.sg/ FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Infocomm-Accessibility-Centre/376294793829?sk=wall Address : Infocomm Accessibility Centre 2 Peng Nguan Street, SPD Ability Centre Singapore 168955 [co-located with Society for Physically Disabled (SPD) E-mail: [email protected] Telephone : 6579 0710

The Infocomm Accessibilty Centre (IAC) is Singapore’s first centre set up to provide training in infocomm technology across disability types, including physical disabilities, visual impairment, hearing impairment and developmental disabilities. It is specially equipped with a wide range of assistive technology devices to cater to the needs of people with various disabilities.

Infocomm Accessibility Centre works with the IT Apprenticeship Programme (ITAP) to further train people with disabilities for specific jobs so as to get them to be work ready.

Course Updates New courses at both the basic and intermediate level! Please see the courses page for more info. Website : http://iacentre.org.sg/cs_courseschedule.php

Assistive Technology Loan Library Provides loan of Assistive Technology devices for trial, home loan and replacement use. Website : http://iacentre.org.sg/sv_atloan.php

IT Apprenticeship Programme Bridging the gap between training and employment with on-the-job training and courses. Website : http://iacentre.org.sg/sv_apprenticeship.php

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32. Financial Assistance And Other Assistance Schemes - 32a. SG ENABLE [ Formerly Centre for Enabled Living – CEL ] - [Government Agency Helping PWDs] WEBSITE – http://www.sgenable.sg/ [Info Updated 01/07/2013]

SG Enable is an agency dedicated to enabling persons with disabilities.

Formerly known as the Centre for Enabled Living, the agency was renamed SG Enable on 1 July 2013 to

better reflect its focus on supporting the needs of persons with disabilities.

Key functions of SG Enable include:

- Enhancing information and referral services for child and adult disability schemes;

- Administering grants and support to people with disabilities and their caregivers;

- Improving transition management across different life stages;

- Enhancing employability and employment options for persons with disabilities; and

- Rallying stakeholder support in enabling persons with disabilities.

SCHEMES OVERVIEW

From bursaries for children from low-income families to a waiver of car registration fees, there are a number

of schemes available from volunteer welfare organisations as well as the Singapore Government to help

persons needing care.

SCHEMES ADMINISTRATED BY SGE [ DETAILS n LINKS AT http://www.sgenable.sg/Schemes__Overview.aspx o Assistive Technology Fund o Car Park Label Scheme for Persons With Physical Disabilities o Computer Access Trust Fund o Foreign Domestic Worker Levy Concession for Persons with Disabilities o Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW) Grant o 'LTA Cares' Fund o Special Assistance Fund o Special Needs Savings Scheme o Traffic Accident Fund

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-32a. SG ENABLE [Formerly Centre for Enabled Living – CEL] [Government Agency Helping PWDs] SCHEMES ADMISTRATED BY OTHER ORGANISATIONS [ DETAILS n LINKS AT http://www.sgenable.sg/Schemes__Overview.aspx o ComCare Fund o Medical Fee Exemption Card o NEU PC Plus Programme o SPD Education Bursary o Student Care Fee Assistance Scheme o Waiver of ARF and COE for Purchase of Vehicles by People with Disabilities

TYPES OF SERVICES

Adults with disabilities can tap on various support services that provide vocational training, sheltered

employment and job placement, enabling them to enjoy some form of employment or spend their day

meaningfully.

• Day Activity Centres (DACs) • Sheltered workshops • Production workshops • Hostels • Residential homes • Rehabilitation and therapy services* • Open employment*

-32b Website: http://www.kg-senang.org.sg/ Kampung Senang provides a wide range of charity services for people with disability, cancer patients, elderly & free clinic, autistic children, environment, health and psychological health e6ducation programs. - Aljunied Centre Tel: 6749 8509 ask for Oilian or Victoria /

Tampines Centre Tel: 6785 2568 ask for Violet or Phillip -32c SPD and HWA also provides financial aid for disabled persons and family. Visit their websites for more information - SPD website - http://spd.org.sg/programmes/financial.html - HWA website - http://www.hwa.org.sg/content/social-services

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-32d Campaign to Encourage Better Care for Elderly, People with Special Needs By Channel NewsAsia, Updated: 10/09/2010 [ http://news.xin.msn.com/en/singapore/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4326602 ]

A screen grab of an advertisement which is run alongside the "LiveEnabled" campaign.

SINGAPORE: Not many are aware that an elderly or disabled person can live an independent life, given the right help.

This is the reason behind "LivEnabled", a two—month campaign launched nationwide to foster greater awareness of the different care options and assistance schemes available through the Centre of Enabled Living (CEL).

….Centre for Enabled Living chairman Chua Chin Kiat said it was important for Singaporeans to know that an elderly or disabled person can live independently with the right type of help.

Separately, CEL has also set aside another S$1.7 million to fund projects to develop eldercare and disability services.

This is under its Sustainable Enhancement for Eldercare and Disability services or SEED Fund launched last year.

Interested parties may visit http://www.cel.sg for details.

[ Livenabled FaceBook - http://www.facebook.com/Livenabled?sk=wall ]

33. Hydrotherapy Exercise Class at CGH http://www.cgh.com.sg/patient/courses_Hydrotherapy.asp

In CGH, the Rehabilitative Services has a dedicated hydrotherapy pool for rehabilitation. Hydrotherapy is therapy in water. Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists utilise the properties of water to achieve effects such as pain relief, improve joint stiffness and muscles strength, enhance fitness and endurance, decrease tone and allow relaxation.

For class schedule, enquiries and registration, please contact: Rehabilitative Services at 6850 2950 or email: [email protected]

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34. CRANBERRY JUICE[ For UTI – Urinary Tract Infection Prevention ] [Information added on 1 Nov 2011]

How Can Cranberry Juice Benefit Me? Apart from other healthy nutrients they produce, the most notable benefit of cranberry juice, and what sets it apart from other fruit juices, is its ability to prevent Urinary Tract Infections.

Cranberries contain an antibacterial agent called hippuric acid which acidifies the urine. Combined with other compounds it reduces the ability of E-coli bacteria to stick to the walls of the bladder. It simply mixes with the urine and is washed away. Since E-coli are responsible for up to 90% of urinary tract infections, the protection provided by cranberry juice is quite significant. Drinking one glass of cranberry juice every day can reduce the risk of infections and prevents cystitis.

Cost : SGD 16.10 per bottle Concentrated Cranberry juice is available @AMK Hosp Pharmacy, TTSH Pharmacy and most GNC Outlets

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35. GlucoseCare Herbal Tea For Diabetis [ Do Consult Your Doctor Before Drinking ] FaceBook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/GlucosCare/174237862643498 [Information added on 1 Nov 2011]

http://freemarket.my/for-sale/health-beauty/10001/20006/1254/glucoscare-herbal-tea-control-sugar-blood-the-natural-way.html Advantages of GlucosCare Tea2 Reduce level of cholesterol / Control blood sugar / Help in healing wound of diabetic Direction For Use - Use boiling water and steep for few minutes. Each teabag can be use for 2-3 servings. - See ‘usage’ instructions on the tea packaging for best result. Each bag can be used to make 3 cups of tea. * Gastric patient must drink after meal Cost : SGD 10.50 to SGD 11.00 for a box of 24 packets @ Chinese Medical Shops ; [SGD 12.60 elsewhere @Supermarket] Available at most Chinese Medical shops, Pharmacy and Supermarkets [ Also comes in box of 60 packets @Fairprice Supermarket for SGD 30.60.]

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36. Roselle 洛神花 (Luo Shen Hua) [ Do Consult Your Doctor Before Drinking ] [Information added on 1/11/11]

The Roselle (Roselle Hibiscus Sabdariffa), in Chinese is known as 洛神花 (Luo Shen Hua). Roselle is rich in powerful antioxidants (flavonoids and anthocyanins), vitamins A, B and C.

The calyx is use for treating Urinary Tract Infection, constipation, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. ~ Source Flavors magazine. Healthy Roselle Juice by Che-Cheh on August 24 '11 http://messywitchen.com/recipe/juice-shake/healthy-roselle-juice/

More information : http://sennyong.blogspot.com/2009/12/roselle-luo-shen-hua-beverage-and-jams.html

Cost : SGD 3.00 for 100grams of dried Roselle. [can make drinks for 2 weeks]

Dried Roselle available at most Chinese Medical shops. Fresh ones might be available at some wet markets. Roselle drink can be made by boiling the dried Roselle or by adding hot boiling water to it for 15 minutes.

[ NOTE : The Roselle that you buy might not be organic, as indicated in above photo ]

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37. Wheelchair Kerb Climber

Kerb climber can be installed for all manual and motorized wheelchairs. It can climb kerb of max 4’’ . Suitable for use in crossing gabs between MRT platforms. Available from Delcon, a local company that manufactures wheelchair [ see para 27 ] Delcon website ; http://motorisedwheelchair.sg/ Cost : SGD 150.00 [Including mounting bracket and installation]

38. Website : http://hwa.org.sg/CPC { Info - 01/01/2012}

ABOUT US : The Centre for the Physically Challenged started in December 2010, It is a centre jointly operated by Handicaps Welfare Association (HWA) and Abilities Beyond Limitations and Expectations (ABLE). Objective is to provide a holistic programme for physically challenged individuals to maximize their potential n lead productive live.

MISSION : To enable the physically challenged to lead a productive and independent life.

Centre Services : Therapuetic Rehabilitation / Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy / Counselling / Financial Assistance / Training and Courses / Activities of Daily Living / Community Mobility / Information Technology / Career Coaching (Vocational and Industry Specific) / Office Administration Skills / Soft Skills e.g. interpersonal communication, stress management / Job and Internship Placement

Centre for the Physically Challenged launched [Straits Times Published on Feb 25, 2012]

The Centre for the Physically Challenged (CPC) was officially launched on Saturday morning.

The CPC provides a programme which aims to help those who have acquired disabilities during their productive years. Since its inception in December 2010, the centre has helped 64 people to find job placements successfully.

7The centre, a collaborative effort between the Handicaps Welfare Association (HWA) and Abilities Beyond Limitations and Expectations (ABLE), aims to provide a holistic programme comprising rehabilitation, transportation, skills training and job placement for people with physical challenges. More than 150 clients have since benefitted from the programme.

'The primary focus of the centre is to offer assistance to adults whose physical shortcomings presented themselves during their productive years and have since hampered their capacity to retain employment as well as to generate a steady flow of income,' said Mr Quek Khor Ping, chairman of the CPC.

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39. WORK PREPARATION COURSES [ Info -1 Aug 2012]

Infocomm Accessibility Centre Work preparation courses are open to job seekers registered with the SPD Employment Support Programme. Post here if you are keen to attend or call us at 6579 0710.

http://www.facebook.com/IACSG?sk=wall#!/media/set/?set=a.10151067593503830.459071.376294793829&type=1

JOBS For PWDs http://www.jobs-odf.com.sg/Home/Home.aspx http://www.bizlink.org.sg/

40. CHAS [ Community Health Assistance Scheme] For Citizens Age 40 n Above or Disabled

For Complete Details Visit Below Website : http://www.moh.gov.sg/content/moh_web/home/costs_and_financing/schemes_subsidies/Community_Health_Assist_Scheme/apply_for_chas.html

How to Apply for CHAS?

To qualify for CHAS, you must be:

Singapore citizens aged 40 and above or disabled (i.e. unable to do any of the following six activities of daily living (ADLs) without assistance: washing/bathing, toileting, transferring, feeding, dressing, and/or mobility);

and meet the following income criteria:

� Per capita household monthly income is $1,500 and below for economically active households; or � Annual Value (AV) of residence as reflected on NRICs is $13,000 and below for economically inactive households.

Members who are on Public Assistance (PA) scheme will also be eligible for CHAS subsidies.

How do I apply?

If more than one family member from the same household is applying for CHAS, only one duly completed & signed application form is required to be sent to P.O. Box 680, Bukit Merah Central Post Office, Singapore 911536, with:

� clear copies of NRICs (front and back) of the main applicant and all family members, and/or � clear copies of birth certificate(s) if NRIC is not available for family members below 15 years old

Please also include foreign identification documents for submission if your family members are not Singapore citizens.

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CHAS [ Community Health Assistance Scheme] For Citizens Age 40 n Above or Disabled

How do I go for disability assessment? (Applicable to Disabled Applicants Only)

After we receive your completed CHAS application, a Functional Assessment Report will be mailed to you if you meet the income criteria. With the report, yo0u will then need to undergo a disability assessment conducted by any Singapore Medical Council-registered doctor. You will have to bear the cost of the disability assessment as part of the application process. You are advised to check with the clinic prior to your visit, whether the doctor is willing and able to conduct the assessment. You may also wish to check on the fees charged. Alternatively, you may wish to approach any of our preferred medical assessors.

Functional Assessment Report has to be mailed back to P.O. Box 680 Bukit Merah Central Post Office, Singapore 911536.

A copy of the Functional Assessment Report that will be issued to you and a list of preferred medical assessors can be found under the Enquiries/Downloads page.

How do I know if my application is successful?

If your application is successful, you will be issued a Health Assist Card, which is valid for 2 years.

Your CMB/Health Assist card is only for your own use and cannot be used by family members.

If you lose the card, please inform AIC at 1800-ASK-CHAS (1800-275-2427) and a replacement card will be sent to you.

For a list of the services covered under CHAS and more information on seeing a doctor or dentist under CHAS, please click here http://www.moh.gov.sg/content/moh_web/home/costs_and_financing/schemes_subsidies/Community_Health_Assist_Scheme/Services_Provided_under_CHAS.html

For Complete Details Visit Below Website : http://www.moh.gov.sg/content/moh_web/home/costs_and_financing/schemes_subsidies/Community_Health_Assist_Scheme/apply_for_chas.html

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ANNEX A – PIX OF HAND CYCLING [HAND BIKING]

Hand Cycling [Hand Biking] For more information,

Handcycling Association of Singapore Website : http://www.handcycling.sg/HAS%20Home.html FaceBook : http://www.facebook.com/groups/130243953418/?id=10150306395663419

Team handbike is now permanently located at ITE East@Simei and sessions are held 3 times weekly there now! Fantastic facilities and ambience! Sessions will now be held at: Location :> ITE College East, 10 Simei Avenue, Singapore 486047, Time :> 1730 hrs Every Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays

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ANNEX B - VENDORS OF EQUIPMENT / MEDICAL SUPPLIES / PRESSURE RELIEF MATTRESS

Disclaimer – The below information are mostly extracted from The Internet. Do refer to the various organization websites for more details/updates. I do not profit in any way from the sales and services provided. In the event of any conflict(s) between you and vendor/or any party listed in this compilation, I will not be an ‘involved’ party. [Chua Richard]

Pressure Relief Mattress [ for pressure sore or commonly known as bed sore ]

Ang Mo Kio – Thye Hua Kwan Hospital Pharmacy 17 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 9 S569766 Tel: 6453-8033 Fax: 6454-1729 [MAJOR SUPPLIER OF WHEELCHAIRS N HOME CARE EQUIPMENT / MEDICAL NEEDS]

ArjoHuntleigh Singapore Pte Ltd (Retail and Rental) 20, Bendemeer Road, #06-03 Cyberhub Building. Singapore 339914 Tel: +65 6293 3387 [ Good ‘feature’ is that ArjoHuntleigh provides a temporary mattress. FOC, when your mattress is under repair/servicing ]

Labo-Medica Pte Ltd (Retail only) 102F, Pasir Panjang Road, #07-11 Citilink Complex, (YS) 118530 Tel: 6271 8038

[NOTE – Some of the vendors below also sell pressure relief mattress]

LIST OF VENDORS SELLING HOME CARE EQUIPMENT AND MEDICALPRODUCTS ADS Healthcare Products Supplier of adult diapers. Home delivery available. Blk 432 Clementi Ave 3 #01-284, Singapore. Tel: 6873 7922 / 9023 6363 Fax: 6464 1265 Alphamed Pte Ltd Manufacturer and supplier of exam couches, trolleys, commodes, wheelchairs walking frames and more hospital and home care equipment. 44 Pandan Loop, Singapore 128260 Tel: 6776 0549 Fax: 6776 2473 ArjoHuntleigh Singapore Pte Ltd. [MAJOR SUPPLIER OF HOME CARE EQUIPMENT] 20, Bendemeer Road, #06-03 Cyberhub Building. Singapore 339914 Tel: +65 6293 3387 Fax: +65 6293 3389 Assisted Living Pte Ltd Supplier of wheelchairs, hospital beds and many other aids to help in homecare. 236 Belastier Road, Singapore 329700 Tel: 6254 1332 Fax: 6254 1363 Delcon - Singapore Made Wheelchairs – See link for details http://motorisedwheelchair.sg/newpaper-report-on-motorised-wheelchairs-from-delcon.html

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LIST OF VENDORS SELLING HOME CARE EQUIPMENT AND MEDICAL PRODUCTS Disclaimer – The below information are mostly extracted from The Internet. Do refer to the various organization websites for more details/updates. I do not profit in any way from the sales and services provided. In the event of any conflict(s) between you and vendor/or any party listed in this compilation, I will not be an ‘involved’ party. [Chua Richard]

DNR Wheels Pte Ltd [MAJOR SUPPLIER OF WHEELCHAIRS N HOME CARE EQUIPMENT / MEDICAL NEEDS] Supplier of walking frame, wheelchairs, hospital beds, and more for rehabilitation purposes. Rental, repairs and home delivery 21 Kim Keat Road #01-03 Colourscan Building, Singapore 328805 Tel: 6254 4070 / 9730 2362 Fax: 6250 6934 -SGH Retail Outlet - Level 1 Block 7, Tel: 6423 0134 Fax: 6423 0157 -St. Andrew Community Hospital, Retail Outlet - Level 1 Tel/Fax: 6784 8651 Esco Technology Pte Ltd 21, Changi South Street 1, (S) 486777 Tel: 6542 0833 Fax: 6542 6920

Easy Wheel Services & Trading [MAJOR SUPPLIER OF WHEELCHAIRS N HOME CARE EQUIPMENT / MEDICAL NEEDS] 262, Balestier Road, #01-01, Balestier Complex, (S)329714 Tel: 6256 5138 Falcon Mobility Pte Ltd [MAJOR SUPPLIER OF WHEELCHAIRS / SCOOTERS] 49 Kaki Bukit View. Kaki Bukit Techpark II, Singapore 415973 Tel : 6774 7518 Fax: 6842 0366 Leedon Technology Pte Ltd Supplies medical equipment and hospital beds. Payoh Industrial Park #07-1467, Singapore 319074 Tel: 6284 8382 Lifeline Corporation Pte Ltd [MAJOR SUPPLIER OF WHEELCHAIRS N HOME CARE EQUIPMENT / MEDICAL NEEDS] T5, Pereira Road, # 04-02, AsiaWide Industrial Building, Singapore 368025 Tel: +65-6289 206 Fax: +65 - 6289 6096 [Lifeline also has a shop at TTSH ] -Tan Tock Seng Hospital [ #01-08 Tel: 6352 0548 ]

Limbs & Services Pte Ltd National University Hospital, Main Building, Clinic B (Room 13A) Tel: 6778 8083

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Lozon (S) Pte Ltd Supplier of hospital equipment and surgical instruments as well as rehabilitation homecare products. Wheelchairs, beds etc. 51 Ubi Avenue 1 #03-29 Paya Ubi Industrial Park Singapore 408933 Tel: 6299 9123 Fax: 6299 1617

National University Hospital Pharmacy (Main Building) Tel: 6772 5183

NTUC Health Care 1 Jurong West Central 2 basement, #B1-08, Jurong Point, (S) 648886 Tel: 6793 5712

Nurses Shop Civic Healthcare Located just outside Singapore General Hospital, this shop supplies hospital beds, wheelchairs, walking aids and commode chairs amongst their range of products and offers island wide delivery. 1 Kampong Bahru Road, Singapore 169339 Tel: 6324 5826 / 6333 3000 Fax: 6287 6940 Optical Medical products Pte Ltd Supplier of medical equipment, diagnostic sets, wheelchairs, colostomy bags and more for care and rehabilitation purposes. 207 Belastier Road, #02-02 Belastier Towers, Singapore 329683 Tel: 6253 5247 / 6250 1674 Pharmex Stocks adult diapers, nutrition supplements, commodes, wheelchairs and hospital beds. 18 Jalan Masjid, #B1-03 Kembangan Plaza, (Opposite Kembangan MRT Station), Singapore Tel: 6841 0636 Fax: 6841 0646 Progress Healthcare Pte Ltd Offers wheelchairs, beds, walkers, commodes and physiotherapy products. Also sells MSS U.K. sore prevention mattresses and adult diapers. 345 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208987 Tel: 6297 5955 Fax: 6297 3103 Rehab Mart [MAJOR SUPPLIER OF WHEELCHAIRS N HOME CARE EQUIPMENT / MEDICAL NEEDS] 812, Boon Teck Road, #01-02 Shaw Corner (S)329586 Tel: 6250 0555/6253 1629 Fax: 62592918

Salvation Army Donation Centre 309, Upper Serangoon Road, (S) 347693 Tel: 6288 5438 Fax: 6288 4506

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Sincere International Marketing Pte Ltd Supplier of wheelchairs, hospital beds, commodes, and oxygen equipment for sale and rent. Also stocks adult diapers and nutritional supplements. 126 Joo Seng Road #07-06 Goldpine Industrial Building, Singapore 368355 Tel: 6286 5479 / 6289 6259 / 9637 0909 Fax: 6382 3467

Solax Bed-Shop Pte Ltd Bed shop specialising in motorised adjustable beds from Germany and premium mattresses from Italy. 14 Jalan Lokam Singapore 537862 Tel: 6284 8647 Fax: 6736 1706 South Asia Biomedical Engineering PL 81, Toh Guan Road East, #03-01, Secom Centre (S) 608606 Tel: 6562 3008 Fax: 6251 446 The Rehab Hub Blk 302, Woodlands St 31, #01-287 (S) 730302 (Opp. Marsiling MRT Station) Tel: 6368 3182 United BMEC Pte Ltd 7 Tai Seng Drive, #03-00 (S) 535218 Tel: 6291 5333 Fax: 6291 3113

START - Singapore Therapeutic, Assistive & Rehabilitative Technologies (START) Centre 49 Kaki Bukit View, Kaki Bukit TechPark II Singapore 415973 Tel : 6743 0262

Tetra Aid Services [MAJOR SUPPLIER OF WHEELCHAIRS N HOME CARE EQUIPMENT / MEDICAL NEEDS] Sells wheelchairs, beds, walkers, commodes, physiotherapy products etc 55 Jalan Tenon, Charlton Park, Singapore 537267 Mobile: 92393848 Fax: 63431127

Organisation (Appliances Rental only)

Handicap Welfare Association No.16 Whampoa Drive, (S) 327725

Tel: 6254 3006 Fax: 6253 7375 (Rental: Wheelchair, walking aids)

The Society for Physically Disabled 2 Peng Nguan Street, Tel: 6236 6416/ 6236 6398 Fax: 6323 7008 (Rental: Wheelchair, commode chair, walking aids)

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ANNEX C – LIST OF PRIVATE AMBULANCE OPERATORS [ Information Updated - 26.10.2011 ]

Check below link for updated prices. Source: http://www.scdf.gov.sg/content/dam/scdf_inter/amb_charges/1777%20Non-Emergency%20Private%20Ambulance%20Operators%20and%20Basic%20Charges110613.htm

All prices shown are provided by the respective Private Ambulance Operators.*

Private Ambulance Operator (PAO)

No. of

Amb

Capabilities (Yes/No) Working Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-6pm Sat 8am-1pm

After Working Hours

Automated External

Defibrillator

Basic Cardiac

Life Support

First Aid

Spinal Management

1-way 2-way 1-way 2-way

Lifecare Ambulance and Services - 1-way trip: $40 ( office hrs) ; $50 ( Saturday); $70 ( after hrs) Tel : 62562522 [Info Added on 26/10/11] 2-way trip: $60 ( office hrs) ; $80( after hrs)

Abella Agency (Office) 6744 8978

3 Yes Yes Yes Yes $60 $70 $60 $80

Ambulance Medical Services Pte Ltd (Office) 6281 8111

12 11 Yes Yes Yes $80 $100 $80 $100

AME Ambulance Services (Office) 6247 7080

3 No Yes Yes Yes $60 $80 $80 $100

Carewell Ambulance Services Pte Ltd (Office) 6858 0700

3 No Yes Yes Yes $60 $80 $80 $100

CIVIC Ambulance Services Pte Ltd (Office) 6333 3000

30 In 7 Ambs Yes Yes Yes $60 $80 $80 $100

ECON Ambulance Services Pte Ltd (Office) 6382 8888


Emergencies First Aid & Rescue Pte Ltd (Office) 6560 6060

2 Yes Yes Yes Yes $80 $100 $100 $140

ER Ambulance & Services Pte Ltd (Office) 6222 2995

5 In all Ambs Yes Yes Yes $80 $100 $100 $100

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Green Crescent Mobile Healthcare Services (Office) 6788 8911

5 No Yes Yes Yes $80 $100 $100 $120

HOPE Ambulance Service Pte Ltd (Office) 6100 1911


Islandwide Ambulance & Transportation Services (Office) 6366 6909

3 No Yes Yes Yes $80 $80 $100 $100

Lentor Ambulance Pte Ltd (Office) 6100 1777


Life International Ambulance Service Pte Ltd (Office) 6272 6018


MW Medical (Office) 6250 0625 / 9642 1803

2 Yes Yes Yes No $60 $80 $70 $100

"A" Team Medic (Office) 6255 4434


* This list is compiled by the Singapore Civil Defence Force based on information provided by the Non-Emergency Private Ambulance Operators. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is correct and up to date but no responsibility is assumed with respect to any of this information. The information provided is meant solely as a guide. Users of this information are advised to check directly with the respective Non-Emergency Private Ambulance Operators to verify that the information is current.

Disclaimer – The above information are mostly extracted from The Internet. Do refer to the various organization websites for more details/updates. I do not profit in any way from the sales and services provided. In the event of any conflict(s) between you and vendor/or any party listed in this compilation, I will not be an ‘involved’ party. [Chua Richard]

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ANNEX D – LIST OF 24-HOURS MEDICAL CLINIC/HOUSE-CALL DOCTORS

Do check the website for more details and an updated list. http://netsenger.com/afterhours/Doctors.htm

Mobile 24-Hour Doctor

The HouseCall GP Tel: 6247 9247 MW Medical Tel: 6250 0625

EAST (Bedok) YSL Bedok Clinic and Surgery (Tampines) Tampines 24 Hr Family Clinic (Pasir Ris) Life-Link Clinic & Surgery

WEST (Holland) Silver Cross Medical Centre 8am to 12 midnight (Clementi) Central Clinic and Surgery (Clementi) NORTH (Toa Payoh) Care 24-Hr Medical Centre (Bishan) Medihealth Bishan 24 Hr Clinic & Surgery (Ang Mo Kio) General Outpatient Clinic (Ang Mo Kio) Central 24 Hr Clinic & Surgery (Yishun) Central Clinic and Surgery (Yishun) (Yishun) Silver Cross Family Clinic NORTH-EAST (Hougang) Central Clinic & Surgery (Serangoon) Life-Link 24 Hr Clinic & Surgery NORTH-WEST (Chua Chu Kang) CCK 24-hr Family Clinic (Bukit Panjang) Prohealth 24-hour Medical Clinic (Bukit Panjang) Shenton Family Medical Clinic Disclaimer – The above information are mostly extracted from The Internet. Do refer to the various organization websites for more details/updates. I do not profit in any way from the sales and services provided. In the event of any conflict(s) between you and vendor/or any party listed in this compilation, I will not be an ‘involved’ party. [Chua Richard]

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ANNEX F – NEU PC PLUS – PC / LAPTOP CONFIGURATION AND PRICES Information correct at 1/1/2011 – For updates visit http://www.ida.gov.sg/Sector%20Development/20060926152214.aspx ]

NEU PC Plus Programme - PC & Laptop Specifications Entry Level Desktop Options

PC Type DEJ

Processor AMD Athlon 5400+ Processor 2.8GHz

Memory 2GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM

Monitor / LCD Display 17" LCD TFT Display

Hard Drive 160GB 7,200RPM SATA Hard Disk

Optical Drive DVD Recordable

Graphic Card AMD Integrated Video

External Ports 6 x USB 2.0

Payable by FAS applicant $176

Payable by other applicant $312

Mid Range Desktop Option

PC Type DMP

Processor Intel Dual Core E5300 2.60GHz Processor 2MB L2 shared cache

Memory 2GB RAM DDR2 800 DIMM (2GB x 1)

Monitor / LCD Display 17" Standard Screen LCD Monitor

Hard Drive 160GB 3.5" 7200RPM SATA Hard Disk

Optical Drive 22X SATA DVDRW Drive (DVD Burner)

Graphic Card 8400GS 256MB PCI-E Graphic Card

External Ports 6 x USB Port 2.0 (Front x 2, Rear x 4.)

Payable by FAS applicant $146

Payable by other applicant $292

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Entry Level Laptop Options

PC Type LEA LEJ

Processor Intel Processor P6100 (2.13GHz, 3MB L2 Cache) Intel T3400 2.16Ghz, 1MB L2 cache

Memory 2GB DDR2 SDRAM 2GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SODimm

Monitor / LCD Display 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD (1280 x 800 pixel resolution) 14.1" WXGA Display

Hard Drive 320GB Hard Drive 160GB 7,200RPM SATA Hard Disk

Optical Drive Built-in Super Multi (Double Layer) DVDRW Drive Dual Layer DVD Multi-Burner

Graphic Card Integrated IntelÂ® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M Intel Media Accelerator X4500 Integrated

Wireless Network Card

Integrated Acer InvilinkTM Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CertifiedÂ® Network Connection, supporting Acer SignalUpTM3 Wireless Technology

Wireless Intel 802.11bg

External Ports 2 x USB 2.0 compliant ports 3 x USB 2.0

Payable by FAS applicant $347 $214

Payable by other applicant $560 $427

Mid Range Laptop Options

PC Type LMA LMJ LMP

Processor IntelÂ® CoreTM2 Duo processor T6670 2.2GHz, 800MHz FSB, 2MB L2 cache Intel Core Duo T6570 2.1GHz Intel CoreTM2 Duo Mobile Processor P8700

2.53GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 3MB L2 cache

Memory 2GB DDR2 SDRAM 2GB PC3-8500 DDR2 SDRAM 4GB DDR2 SDRAM (SODIMM)

Monitor / LCD Display 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD (1280 x 800 pixel resolution) 14.1" WXGA Display 14.1" WXGA Active Matrix TFT Display color

LCD Screen

Hard Drive 160GB Hard Drive 160GB 7,200RPM SATA Hard Disk 250GB 2.5" SATA Hard Disk

Optical Drive Built-in Super Multi (Double Layer) DVDRW Drive DVD Multi-Burner Double Layer DVDRW Drive (Super Multi-

DVD Burner)

Graphic Card Integrated IntelÂ® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD Intel Media Accelerator X4500 integrated Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator up to

256MB

Wireless Network Card

Integrated IntelÂ® Wireless WiFi Link 5100 (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDÂ® network connection, featuring MIMO technology, supporting Acer SignalUpTM with NplifyTM3, wireless technology

Wireless Intel 5100agn Integrated 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN

External Ports 3 x USB 2.0 compliant ports 3 x USB 2.0 3 x USB 2.0 Ports

Payable by FAS applicant $289 $319 $331

Payable by other applicant $579 $609 $621

Disclaimer – The above information are mostly extracted from The Internet. Do refer to the various organization websites for more details/updates. I do not profit in any way from the sales and services provided. In the event of any conflict(s) between you and vendor/or any party listed in this compilation, I will not be an ‘involved’ party. [ Chua Richard email [email protected] ] [UPDATED – JULY 2013 ] [First produced Jan 2007]

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