新加坡是如此獨特！原因如下：
1.有四種本國語言。
2.公共運輸系統可通輪椅。雖然，由於坡度陡峭，我一個人要自己爬上公交車是很艱難的。
3.儘管它是一個很小的國家，但它是如此多樣化，幾乎每個人都說第二語言。
4.到目前為止，我已經看到中國人，印度人，馬來人，歐洲人，美國人，中東人等等，還有許多實際居住在這裡的人。這是一個充滿多樣性，包容性和便利的基礎設施的國家。
5.這裡的人們非常友好，禮貌和樂於助人。
6.大多數人也會說英語。
7.在這裡你可以吃到全世界各地的美食。我從未見過像新加坡這樣具有如此多樣，井然有序，包容性的國家。
8.到處都有標牌提醒人們要善良，提供幫助，把座位讓給更多需要座位的人。我對這些這些無處不在的標示牌其實並不感到驚訝，但讓我覺得難得的是人們真的會去按照標示牌說的去做。
9.到處都有洗手間；在商場，地鐵站，飯店，其他公共場所等
10.新加坡的旅遊景點沒有提供免費或半價的門票向殘疾人，但他們但無障礙設計是融入這個國家的血液的。
11.地鐵中的標誌非常清晰且易於使用。因為對於普通市民來說，不知道在火車站/公交車站上哪條線是很困難的。無論您是在購物中心，地鐵站還是僅在街道上，這些標誌都以多種語言清晰地標記。我以為Tapei的跡象很好，但我認為新加坡的表現甚至更好。
12.新加坡的國家吉祥物是獅子。顯然，開國王子登陸時，他聲稱曾見過Singapura（意為獅子），因此這就是他們國家的名字的來源。
在上地鐵之前，我剛剛讀到一個標語，上面寫著78％的新加坡人想了解更多關於另一種宗教的信息。這溫暖了我的心。每當我去一個新的城市/國家旅行時，我總是問自己，我能看到自己長期住在這裡嗎？基礎設施是否可訪問足以容納我的殘障人士？答案是肯定的！這非常罕見，因為我從未在其他任何地方有過這種感覺。它不僅是我喜歡的無障礙基礎設施，而且在基礎和道德層面上與新加坡保持聯繫。這是一個真正的大熔爐，有來自世界各地的居民和遊客；人民友善，樂於助人，文明，禮貌，友好，包容，世俗，守法和專業；與我之前所見過的相比，該基礎架構更易於訪問，整潔，有序且對用戶友好。我真的很高興我有機會能來到這樣一個美麗的國家！
敬請期待明天的美國大使館活動！
Singapore is so unique! Here’s why:
1. There are four national languages.
2. The public transportation system is wheelchair accessible. Although, it is a struggle to go up the ramps of the public buses by myself due to its steepness.
3. Even though it is a tiny, tiny country, it is so diverse and nearly everyone speaks a second language.
4. Thus far, I』ve seen Chinese people, Indian people, Malay people, European people, American people, Middle Eastern people, etc. and so many other people that actually live here. It is a true salad ? bowl made more beautiful by its diversity, inclusiveness, and accessible infrastructure.
5. People are very friendly, courteous and helpful here.
6. Most people also speak English.
7. There is food from all over the world . I』ve never seen a city/country quite like Singapore with such diversity, orderliness and inclusive to all.
8. There are signs everywhere reminding people to be kind, offer help, yield seats to people who may need it more and to be inclusive. It’s not particularly surprising that these signs are everywhere, but it IS unique that these people actually illustrate these traits. They not only talk the talk, but they also act the act.
9. Accessible restrooms are everywhere; in malls, metro stations, restaurants, other public spaces, etc.
10. Instead of providing free access or half priced tickets to people with disabilities for tourist attractions and other places, Singaporeans have universal design and accessibility programmed in the DNA of the country.
11. The signs in the MRT (aka metro) are extremely clear and user friendly. It would be a struggle for the general public to NOT know what line to get on in the train/bus stations. No matter if you are in malls, metro stations, or just on the street, the signs are excellently labeled in multiple languages. I thought Tapei’s signs were good, but I think Singapore’s might be even superior.
12. Singapore’s national mascot is a lion ?. Apparently when the founding Prince landed, he claimed to have seen a Singapura (meaning lion) so that is how their country’s name came about. However, lions are not native to Singapore so he probably saw something else...
Right before coming on the metro, I just read a sign that said 78% of Singaporeans want to learn more about another religion. This warms my heart . Every time I travel to a new city/country, I always ask myself, could I see myself living here long term? Is the infrastructure accessible enough to accommodate my disability? The answer for that is a resounding yes! This is very rare because I』ve never quite felt this way about any other place. It is not only the accessible infrastructure I like, but I connect with Singapore on a foundational and moral level. It is a true melting pot with residents and tourist from all over the world; the people are kind, helpful, civilized, courteous, friendly, inclusive, worldly, law-abiding, and professional; the infrastructure is more accessible, clean, orderly and user friendly than any I』ve seen previously. What a special gem of a country I』ve gotten the chance to encounter.
Stay tuned for my U.S. Embassy event tomorrow!
