Modern technology and inclusive design have greatly expanded entertainment access for visually impaired people.
- Entertainment
Media
- National Library Board (NLB)
The NLB oversees the maintenance and management of all of the libraries in Singapore. They play an important role in promoting inclusive access to knowledge and information.
> OneSearch with AudioVisual Filter (click link here)
Listening to a radio news podcast is a good way to get the news without having to read online news articles or newspapers (which can be very difficult without accessibility features).
> DeepDive (weekly news podcast) (click link here)
> CNA Correspondent podcast (click link here)
- Other radio stations and radio podcasts:
> MeListen radio stations (click link here)
Arts
- National Gallery
Explore the Hands-On Learning & Development (HOLD) Collection (click link here), a series of tactile, multi-sensory adaptations of artworks from Singapore and Southeast Asia in the National Collection. Designed to encourage multi-sensory engagement, these resources support inclusive learning through touch, sound and interaction.
Some adaptations are currently on view at the Maker’s Studio in the Keppel Centre for Art Education. The full program will be available from July.
Accessibility Features:
> English captions are included in the video
> Audio description has been incorporated into the speakers’ dialogue where possible
Singapore Art Museum opened in 1996 as the first art museum in Singapore located in the cultural district of Singapore. Known as SAM, the museum presents contemporary art from a Southeast Asian perspective for artists, art lovers and the art curious in multiple venues across the island, including a new venue in the historic port area of Tanjong Pagar.
The museum is building one of the world’s most important public collections of Southeast Asian contemporary art, with the aim of connecting the art and the artists to the public and future generations through exhibitions and programmes. SAM is working towards a humane and sustainable future by committing to responsible practices within its processes. Find out more about Touch Collection here (click link here).
- Recreation
Sports
- Sports activities (click link here)
- Soundball (click link here) : email at: soundballsingapore@gmail.com
- Eyes-Free Fitness & BlindAlive (click link here)
Activities
- Gardens by the Bay (Sensory Gardens)
Gardens by the Bay offers specialized tours for the visually impaired, allowing them to experience the attractions through touch and sound. These tours utilize a 2.5D tactile guidebook and descriptive language provided by trained guides, ensuring an engaging and accessible experience.
Details about the tours:
> Tactile Guidebook:
The tours include a 2.5D tactile guidebook that allows visitors to feel the shapes and forms of the attractions, such as the Supertree Grove and Flower Dome.
> Descriptive Language:
Trained guides use detailed verbal descriptions to help visually impaired visitors visualize the gardens and their features.
> Sensory Experience:
The tours are designed to engage the senses of touch and hearing, offering a unique and immersive experience for visitors.
> Community Engagement:
The tours are often offered in partnership with organizations like the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped (SAVH), and volunteers are trained to guide and interact with the visually impaired.
> Accessibility:
Gardens by the Bay also offers other accessibility initiatives, such as the Gift of Gardens (click link here) program, which provides free access to the conservatories for Singapore residents with disabilities.
> Explore the Gardens by the Bay website:
Check the official website for information on upcoming tours and how to register.