People with disabilities will soon be able to exercise in gyms, just like able-bodied persons. These disability-inclusive gyms at government-run ActiveSG sports centres in Bedok, Jurong West, Tampines and Toa Payoh are expected to be ready by 2018. This is part of the the Government’s Disability Sports Master Plan, to encourage more people with disabilities to pick up sports.
Currently, ActiveSG runs only one disability-inclusive gym. It is located at the Enabling Village, a community space in Redhill where people with disabilities can shop, eat, access services and attend training.
People with special needs will also receive more attention at museums – staff, docents and volunteers will get more training on ways to engage them.
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Source: The Straits Times, 10 March 2017