Inclusion has been an important buzzword in Singapore for the past two decades, guiding much of our direction as a nation.
We can see this from the development of our physical infrastructure, as evident from our feature in a recent BBC article entitled"4 Cities Putting Disabled Travelers First".
When I ask myself what makes inclusion truly inclusive, I like to envision Singapore society as a living thing, working together synergistically to breathe and thrive as one. I believe there are three target areas we need to think about.Without clear direction from our leadership, how would the “hands” and “legs” of society be able to take heed? As a nation well-governed by the rule of law, we are accustomed to following the leadership of our political leaders.
For most people with disabilities, we are also actively carving out ways that make it possible through our wheelchairs, hearing aids, white canes or seeing-eye dogs. After months of searching, I was so happy to find something in a reasonably central location, and what’s more, the same rent that I was paying. Yes, the building was a little older and not as glamorous, but beggars cannot be choosers.
Even after explaining that seeing-eye dogs maintain a strict health protocol, and providing the relevant supportive legislation proving that seeing-eye dogs are permitted in public places, I was still turned down. It will be published on Aug 6 amid the International Assistance Dogs Week, but here’s a preview of some findings.
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