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#60Stories as we celebrate MINDS 60th Anniversary!
As an Occupational Therapist with the Disability Case Management Team, Sng Jing Ning navigates complexities with her clients to nurture skills that improve their quality of life.
Enriching lives through art
“I always had an interest in the special needs sector, but I never could find the time to commit to volunteering due to a busy school schedule. However, after graduating and finally getting my degree, I committed myself to volunteering, and approached WEDC to sign up as a volunteer.”
Learn about Bavanezvari Breonna’s volunteering journey with Woodlands Employment Development Centre below.
Washing away the blues
MINDS Wash is the product of a valuable partnership with SPC Singapore, creating job opportunities for our clients with intellectual disabilities and platforms to spread awareness about inclusion for PWIDs.
Learning to Innovate, Innovating to Learn
Persons with intellectual disabilities may struggle with communication. Learn about the innovative systems Training Officers developed to enable clients like Ah Chuan express themselves and their needs.
A journey to independence
Helpful and determined, Marcus is a role model for his fellow clients and a great help to his Training Officers at Jurong Training and Development Centre.
A place to call home
An often overlooked aspect of a resident’s quality of life is the relationships they yearn to build with others. In the absence of biological family members, the staff in [email protected] often take on the roles of caregivers and family members to residents like Ah Fong.
From strength to strength
A passionate and inspiring individual, Allan Cai is a pioneer in MINDS’ ‘Our Lives, Our Voices’ Self-Advocacy Programme, and has represented persons with intellectual disabilities on various local and international platforms.
He is also a recipient of the Goh Chok Tong Enable Awards (UBS Promise), and a prominent face in The Purple Parade 2021.
Enabling abilities, enhancing employability
Supported by the MINDS Job Placement Job Support – Hi-Job! – team, client Daniel Khuresh Faizullabhoy overcame different struggles and secured a job he enjoys.
Inspiring confidence with a neat haircut
Paulyne Tan reflects on her 10-year milestone of offering free haircuts to the students of Towner Gardens School.
A special kind of love
Li Shu Yun, mother and caregiver to ‘Our Lives, Our Voices’ Self-Advocate Allan Cai, shares her perspectives and experiences parenting a child with special needs.
Nurturing talent, building capabilities
Psychologist at Idea Employment Development Centre, Yvonne Lee, reflects on her growth and journey working with persons with intellectual disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
A lifelong passion for students with special needs
Retired MINDS Principal, Mrs Priscilla Theseira, shares about her journey in Special Education and how she continues to support her former students in retirement.
Transforming disabilities into abilities
Manager of MINDS Raintree Special Student Care Centre, Shamini Nambiar shares how to make a difference for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Empowering lives in the classroom and beyond
Special Education (SPED) Teacher, Guo Yanyan reflects on becoming a SPED educator and the exciting events along the way.
More Stories
MINDS Celebrates The Purple Parade 2021
See how MINDS went purple with The Purple Parade in 2021!
Stories from MindSibs Community
Siblings play a precious role in the lives of persons with special needs.
‘Our Lives, Our Voices’ Self-Advocate, April Koh
Meet 26-year-old April, who has been representing the community since 2019 as a self-advocate for ‘Our Lives, Our Voices’, a self-advocacy programme.
Friendship and Personal Growth: Me Too! Club Member, Edward Ho
Since the inception of MINDS’ Me Too! Club (MTC) in September 2015, MTC recognised the importance of interpersonal relationships for PWIDs and their families.
Communities in Bloom: Me Too! Club Girls Group
Helpers of MTC members connected with each other, forming strong friendships and their own ‘Me Too! Club Girls’ (MTCG) group.
Mindfulness-Based Positive Behaviour Support (MBPBS) with MINDS Psychologist, Jesselyn Ng
Read how Jesslyn help clients find ways to go back to the path of thriving.
Father’s Day 2021 – The Men who Build Memories
Celebrating fathers and their influence to our lives!
Ms Jothi: Mother, Caregiver, Training Officer
Learn how Ms Jothi became a better Caregiver after becoming a Training Officer.
Perspectives – World Autism Awareness Day 2021
Empathising and Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Engineering and Autism Studies
Training Officer Stella Leong reflects on her big career switch and how her course in Foundations in Autism Studies has helped her in her work.
Growing in MINDS: Intern to Full-time social worker
Intern Joey Lam reflects on his time with MINDS and how it has impacted his life.
Everyday Heroes: Aunty Letshimi
Aunty Letshimi, the resident cook of ATDC for 28 years. Aunty Letshimi prepares food for the clients and staff of ATDC. But at the root of all that she does, is her utmost care and consideration for all the clients.