Over three weeks from July 15, more than 100 people from different community groups in Marine Parade came together to sew dolls with about 40 children with autism. These volunteers created 53 plushies in 10 two-hour sessions in a sewing project named Singapore Pride Plushies (SPP). Tomorrow, these plushies will be on display at locations […]

All they wanted was to help their special needs child become more independent. Who knew that this simple desire would lead to the opening of a special needs school and a Western food cafe? Founded by Faraliza Zainal and Ali Dawood, My Inspiring Journey Special Education Hub (MIJ) was opened in 2011 to help their […]

SINGAPORE – Ever since she was a young girl, Miss Tan Seet Ynn has been mindful she will have to care for her younger brother Sean, who has autism. As the 17-year-old Eden School student may not be able to work and support himself, she will have to do so, her parents have always told […]

Speaking on a Parliamentary motion titled “Education for Our Future”, the MP pointed out that while society is now more open and accepting of people with special needs, it is still not completely comfortable with them. SINGAPORE: Great strides have been made in encouraging and promoting inclusiveness in the community, but Singapore still has “some […]

When Jim Sinocchi was 25 years old, he was in a surfing accident that changed his life forever. He has had to use a wheelchair from then on, but he didn’t let this restrict him. With the help and encouragement of his employers, he bounced back and had a long and illustrious career. As one […]