SINGAPORE: Some tourist attractions in Singapore have become more accessible for people with disabilities amid a national effort to become more inclusive by 2030.bitbet
Among them are Mandai Wildlife Reserve’s Bird Paradise and the Museum of Ice Cream in Tanglin.
At Bird Paradise, for instance, wheelchairs are available for use by individuals who need them.
GETTING CLOSE TO NATUREGetting to aviaries and the sky amphitheatre - where audiences can watch the talents of the birds on display - is made easy by accessible walkways and pathways, said vice president of park operations at Mandai Wildlife Group Maggie Ang.
Wheelchair users also get to watch birds being fed up close, as it is done near porous railings, where they can station themselves, said Ms Ang.
The complimentary shuttle within the park has ramps and clamps to secure wheelchairs in place for safety, she added.
Other disability-friendly features include adult diaper changing facilities and technology that can be used to increase the volume and clarity of a desired sound source.
“It's quite important for us to cater to the different needs of our guests, (so that) our guests can come together and connect with nature,” said Ms Ang.
SINGAPORE'S DISABILITY FRIENDLY STANDARDSThe Museum of Ice Cream, which offers unlimited ice cream and features activities like a bouncy castle, has ramps and a wheelchair lift within its premises. All staff undergo training to learn how to better engage visitors with disabilities, said the attraction’s general manager Colin Chung.
“The museum is a multi-sensory spacebitbet, and we try to focus on getting everyone to discover the kid in them," he said.
The Museum of Ice Cream in Tanglin has ramps and a wheelchair lift within its premises.