“…knowing about my condition was more like a detail about me rather than something that defines me.”

Adelyn Koh

"I don't remember a time I didn't dance...I always knew it's my path to success"

Chelsea Lim

Chelsea Lim pursued a Diploma in Dance at the Lasalle College of the Arts as her journey is rooted in her passion for this powerful medium of expression.

"Don't let fear push you down."

Ahbi Ramesh

"Be patient. It took me a long time...but answers always come"

Matthew Martin Foo

"I can be a little weird but that's fine...I've learnt to accept it as part of myself rather than see it as a problem"

Doran Oon

"I am interested in how Psychology will help me work with the persons with disabilities"

Natara Aaliyah Lim

"I had problems reading, writing and talking to people
...I cannot express myself in words...I cannot do Maths..."

Rakshana Samy

Rakshana struggled with dyslexia like how others with the same condition did. She shares creative solutions to work around the problem and encourages fellow sufferers not to lose hope but to find their own solutions.

"I found hugging the most overwhelming but I wanted to do that the most"

Shifa' Azman

Shifa' opens up on the challenges she encountered as a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder and how, over time, she learnt to manage awkward social situations. Her hope is to use her love for poetry to create and animate stories that will move people.

"I make the best of any situation… I just want to be treated normally…"

Alex Lim Qi Mao

Born with Spina Bifida, Alex tires easily when he walks great distances. But ever the determined person, he went even to places that required extended walking while on study tours as an ITE student. Into his 2nd year at NAFA pursuing a diploma in advertising, Alex also represents Singapore as a para-shooter.

"I tried not to take revenge, I just ignored them even if they keep returning over and over again..."

Nico Tay Kim Seng

School mates did not understand Nico's Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) condition and he became the victim of bullies, making it difficult for him to cope in school. Fortunately, there were caring and compassionate teachers and they left a lasting impression on him.

"She took challenges in her stride"

Mrs Jacqueline Lim, Isabelle's mother

Although she was born with a rare condition called Nager syndrome that resulted in an underdeveloped face, hands and arms, 21-year-old Isabelle Lim never gave up. Through sign language, she effectively portrays her overflowing passion and talent for photography.

"I lead a life like everybody else"

Para-athlete Jeremiah Tan

Diagnosed with rickets, a brain tumour and dyslexia from a young age, Jeremiah never lost faith in achieving his dreams. In fact, the feisty 20-year-old plays in Singapore's Cerebral Palsy football team which won 3rd place in the 8th ASEAN Para Games in December 2015.