SINGAPORE - Bedok Reservoir is a new destination for water sports and fitness enthusiasts – including people with disabilities (PWDs), who can engage in activities like kayaking and canoeing more easily. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - Bedok Reservoir is a new destination for water sports and fitness enthusiasts – including people with disabilities , who can engage in activities like kayaking and canoeing more easily.
But with the barrier-free kayak launch point, they can wheel themselves onto the pontoon, and use an “accessibility transfer system” to get into the kayak independently. Mr Michael Lee Kah Poh is a 60-year-old forklift driver who was born with polio. He started his kayaking journey earlier this year and tried the barrier-free kayak launch point for the first time on Sunday.
Mr Michael Lim Kah Poh demonstrates how he paddles on a kayak, at the official opening of PAssion Wave @ Bedok Reservoir on Sunday. ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNIThis simulator comprises a 5m-long blue fibreglass water tank, which seats five rowers on each side. This allows enthusiasts and competitive sportsmen to train their paddling techniques in a controlled environment.
The dragon boat indoor simulator comprises a 5m-long blue fibreglass water tank, which seats five rowers on each side. ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI “This, in turn, can help build their self-esteem and confidence, and improve socialisation among the communities,” she said.
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