My First Visit to Bishan Home

What did i learn?

I learnt that intellectually disabled people are not as crazy as we think. They are actually normal people like us. It is just that their IQ are lower than us. We should not judge them by their appearance as it might not be their self. It is only after you get close to them and understand them better, you will see that they are actually quite friendly and not as crazy as how people judge them.

What did i do there?

At Bishan Home, we guided the intellectually disabled elderly with drawing of fruits and at the same time communicating with them. We had an enjoyable time spent with them. We even had singing session with the elderly people. The NUS students sang songs to entertain the elderly while we sang along and mixed in with the joys of laughter. Memories like these, would not be forgotten.

Did you enjoy your visit to Bishan Home?

Yes, i have totally enjoyed my visit to Bishan Home. And I also enjoyed my time spent with the intellectually disabled elderly as well as the NUS students. I would visit the Bishan Home again if I am given the opportunity, to get to know more about the intellectually disabled elderly and spread awareness to people around me to not judge them just by their appearance.