Monthly Archives: November 2017

Autism STEP has recently won the Best in Early Intervention Programme for Children with Autism for 2017/2018. This is the 2nd time that Autism STEP has won this title. We will like to take this chance to thank all the families that has supported and trusted in us. We are also very thankful to have […]

The outline of a frog can be seen “leaping out” from the strokes of a Chinese word. Or a purple morning glory, a flower commonly found in Singapore, appears to be donning a hat and a pair of sunglasses. Mr Seah, 50, is visually impaired. Being able to breathe new life into what is regarded […]

SINGAPORE — From the flying fox, swing rope bridge to a wheelchair trampoline, these are some of the new attractions that young visitors can experience at the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden extension at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Built over a two-year period at a cost of approximately S$12 million, the extension to the four-hectare garden […]

Joseph Wong emerged as the top student in Singapore for his GCE ‘N’ Level examinations in 2010. Naturally, he was overjoyed. This achievement was the fruit of his labour, as he had to overcome obstacles having been diagnosed with autism. His happiness was cut short though after he received his results, when he had to […]

People with disabilities may soon find it more convenient to go for job training and work as the Ministry of Social and Family Development studies the feasibility of setting up employment centres in residential neighbourhoods. The centres are meant to train and offer jobs to people with disabilities at locations nearer their homes. Speaking at […]