by Abriel | Jul 29, 2018 | 2018, Reduced Inequalities, What Inspires You?
Inclusivity has emerged as the top issue that young Singaporeans are concerned about, according to an ongoing conversation to engage them on national issues led by the National Youth Council (NYC). The youth of today want society to look beyond identity categories...
by Abriel | Jul 28, 2018 | 2018, Reduced Inequalities
A new pre-school in Bukit Timah will be taking in children aged three to six with different learning needs – whether they are mainstream children or have special needs. Bright Path Preschool, which can take up to 70 children in its first batch, will offer early...
by Abriel | Jul 18, 2018 | 2018, Reduced Inequalities
The Autism Resource Centre (ARC) has opened its first social enterprise cafe, Professor Brawn Cafe, in a school. The outlet, which is located at Raffles Institution (RI), was officially opened by Education Minister Ong Ye Kung on Wednesday (Jul 18). The cafe provides...
by Abriel | Jun 15, 2018 | 2018, Reduced Inequalities
Aspiring artists aged 18 and above with special needs can now enrol in a programme launched by arts school Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and charity Very Special Arts Singapore (VSA) yesterday. The programme will give a boost to those hoping to forge a career in...
by Abriel | Apr 4, 2018 | 2018, Reduced Inequalities, What Inspires You?
In March 2018, seven families participated in the Holiday for Hope programme, where they distributed new clothes to primary school pupils, had lunch with them and painted words of inspiration on their school benches. Initiated by Crib Society in partnership with...
by Abriel | Jan 12, 2018 | 2018, Reduced Inequalities
The story of a Chinese schoolboy who braved harsh winter conditions to get to school has triggered an avalanche of help for him and his school. A donation of 100,000 yuan (S$20,500) was sent to Zhuanshanbao Primary School in Zhaotong, Yunnan province, on Wednesday...
