Social service agencies SG Enable and the Society for the Physically Disabled launched the facility in Tampines West Community Club to help residents with autism or intellectual, physical and sensory disabilities make friends and learn while having fun.
SINGAPORE: Mr Shawn Lin lives with Down syndrome and has spent much of the last eight years at home, passing his time by watching television shows.
Things are different now, after the Society for the Physically Disabled , a social service agency which advocates for people with disabilities, introduced the family to the Enabling Services Hub. It also provides activities such as exercise sessions, volunteering opportunities, as well as classes on digital skills and money management."He used to sleep late wake up late, but it's the other way around now. Because once he's got activities, he's all cleaned up. very keen to go to bed early and wake up early,” said Mr Stephen Lin, of his son’s daily routine.Mr Shawn Lin and his father Stephen Lin .
At the launch ceremony of the Tampines facility on Monday, Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli called on community partners and individuals to play an active part in building an inclusive society.
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