SINGAPORE: Retiree Yahyah Amudin's walking difficulties used to mean a caregiver had to accompany him whenever the 82-year-old left home. That is, until three years ago, when he received help from SG Enable’s Assistive Technology Fund to buy a mobility scooter after recommendations from doctors.
New: You can now listen to articles.SINGAPORE: Retiree Yahyah Amudin's walking difficulties used to mean a caregiver had to accompany him whenever the 82-year-old left home.
Retiree Yahyah Amudin uses his mobility scooter at a void deck as he runs errands. The 82-year-old received help from SG Enable’s Assistive Technology Fund to purchase the device after recommendations from doctors. Subsidies under the new regulations will recognise users like Mr Amudin as someone who genuinely needs personal mobility aids .The recommendations came after focus groups raised concerns over the misuse of PMAs by those who appear able-bodied, such as speeding or the use of overly large devices.
The ministry said sufficient time will be provided for users and retailers to adjust to the new rules. “It will be more troublesome for those genuine users because there will be an additional step – they have to go and get that extra certificate,” he said.
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