Children who have a sibling with disability are often more caring and kind, sensitive and responsive to the needs of others, tolerant and compassionate, mature, responsible, independent and empathetic. They’re also unlikely to take their own good health for granted.

What does having a sibling with special needs teach you?

Development of dependability, loyalty, and compassion After years of watching someone they love get teased, siblings of special needs kids will naturally develop a strong sense of loyalty to those they care about, as well as a strong sense of compassion towards others.

What it’s like to have a disability?

People with disabilities, especially those who’ve had them a long time, generally aren’t oblivious to people hovering around, and sometimes it might feel like a blessing (especially if there’s a potential for danger and there aren’t a lot of other people around), or it might feel like someone waiting for you to fail.

How does SG Enable help caregivers with disabilities?

Without support, caregivers may face burnout from the multiple stresses, such as physical, psychological, financial, that come with caregiving. SG Enable will work with organisations providing caregiver support services in the disability sector to enhance support for caregivers of persons with disabilities.

Can a caregiver work on Social Security disability?

When money is tight, caring for a sick or elderly individual can seem impossible. Fortunately, the Social Security Administration offers disability benefits to individuals who cannot work due to disability or illness.

Who are family members who care for someone with a disability?

If you are a family member who cares for someone with a disability, whether a child or an adult, combining personal, caregiving, and everyday needs can be challenging. This site has information for family caregivers such as yourself to help you and those you care for stay safe and healthy.

Where can caregivers of persons with disabilities meet?

1 SG Enable will set up a Caregivers’ Space at the Enabling Village by the end of 2018, to serve as a meeting place for peer support groups, training of caregivers of persons with disabilities, and engagement sessions by Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) as well as community partners for caregivers.