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Making a positive impact on communities in need can take many forms. From contributing resources and sharing expertise t...
12/10/2026

Making a positive impact on communities in need can take many forms. From contributing resources and sharing expertise to volunteering time and creating inclusive opportunities, every effort has a part to play.

The Community Chest Singapore Awards 2026 ceremony was held on 5 October 2026 to celebrate outstanding philanthropic contributions to Singapore's social service sector. Among the recipients were several of SPD's partners, whose generosity and commitment have also contributed to our work with persons with disabilities.

Beyond the recognition, these partnerships show how sustained community involvement can help strengthen social services and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. 🧡

We thank the following partners for their dedication towards building a more caring and inclusive society -

⭐️ Deloitte Singapore
⭐️ Fairprice Group
⭐️ Keppel Ltd
⭐️ Kuok Group Singapore
⭐️ Marina Bay Sands
⭐️ Maybank Singapore
⭐️ Mr Shahani Mahesh
⭐️ People's Association
⭐️ SAFRA National Service Association
⭐️ SBS Transit
⭐️ Seletar Country Club
⭐️ Sheng Siong Group Ltd
⭐️ Singapore Airlines Limited
⭐️ Singapore Pools
⭐️ Singtel
⭐️ SMRT Corporation Ltd
⭐️ Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited
⭐️ StarHub Ltd
⭐️ Straitdeer Pte Ltd
⭐️ Woh Hup (Private) Limited

For the full list of award recipients, visit: https://www.comchest.gov.sg/Campaigns/CommunityChestDetail/community-chest-awards

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Our clients from ESH@Tampines took on a new challenge recently, participating in their first floor curling competition a...
11/10/2026

Our clients from ESH@Tampines took on a new challenge recently, participating in their first floor curling competition at ELDEX Asia 2026, following an invitation from the Singapore Floor Curling Federation. 🥌

Held on 3 October, our teams had the opportunity to put their skills into action and experience the excitement of competition. They also got to meet and interact with other players, celebrating good shots together regardless of which team they came from.

More than the final score, the day was about our clients getting in the game, enjoying the experience and discovering a sport they could take part in together.

Thanks again Singapore Floor Curling Federation, our coach and everyone who came down to support the teams! We hope to see more persons with disabilities getting out there, trying new activities and finding something they enjoy. 🧡

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A new workplace, new skills and now, the possibility of taking on a supervisory role. Muhammad Firdaus has come a long w...
11/10/2026

A new workplace, new skills and now, the possibility of taking on a supervisory role. Muhammad Firdaus has come a long way since deciding to try something new. 🧡

After 8 years as a laundry assistant, the 31-year-old wanted to explore a different work environment where he could continue to grow. Born with congenital glaucoma, Firdaus is blind in his left eye and also has a mild intellectual disability. He enrolled in SPD's Supported Employment Programme in January 2024, where he began working at a canteen enclave at Bedok South Secondary School.

Learning new tasks initially required additional guidance. An SPD operations supervisor provided hands-on coaching, taking Firdaus through food preparation tasks and safe techniques step by step. An SPD occupational therapist also developed customised visual cues and task cards that he could refer to while carrying out his duties.

With the support of the team, along with time and practice, Firdaus grew more confident and capable in his role. His progress saw him take on a new opportunity in September 2024, when he was deployed to support canteen operations at Kuo Chuan Presbyterian School.

Today, Firdaus is proficient in food preparation tasks and has begun learning cashiering skills, with the potential to take on supervisory responsibilities in the future. He has also become a dependable teammate, readily stepping in to help his peers at other enclaves whenever needed.

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Through supported employment enclaves in sectors such as food and beverage and hospitality, SPD’s Supported Employment Programme provides persons with disabilities with opportunities to develop practical work skills in real workplace settings. With SPD supervisors providing on-site guidance, trainees can build their skills, establish work routines and develop greater independence as they work towards their employment goals.

Over the past year, the programme expanded its vocational training opportunities with 3 new canteen enclaves, bringing its presence to 6 secondary schools, alongside the pilot of 1 hospitality enclave.

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Enjoy an afternoon of fun activities, performances, games and community booths at Eat, Play, Live Together @ Tampines No...
10/10/2026

Enjoy an afternoon of fun activities, performances, games and community booths at Eat, Play, Live Together @ Tampines North 2026!

What’s in store for you?

- Stage performances
- Community booths and games
- Mass Zumba workout
- Arts and craft workshop
- AI medical check and bone alignment trial
- Goodie bags (while stocks last)

Details
- Saturday, 31 October 2026
- 10am to 2pm
- Tampines North Community Club, Level 1 Basketball Court
- Admission is free. Register now at go.gov.sg/tnepl26

Come along with your family and friends for a meaningful weekend and learn more about building a more inclusive community for everyone. See you there! 🧡

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Access to personal and professional development opportunities can empower young persons with disabilities to pursue thei...
09/10/2026

Access to personal and professional development opportunities can empower young persons with disabilities to pursue their ambitions and shape their futures.

Since 1994, Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore Foundation and SPD have supported young persons with disabilities in pursuing higher education. This year, we are deepening our partnership to help scholarship recipients grow and fulfil their potential.

Through the newly launched APBF-SPD THRIVE Programme for Youths with Disabilities, scholars will receive personalised support, including mentoring, leadership workshops and opportunities to contribute to disability inclusion initiatives. They will also connect with professionals, alumni and peers, building networks to support their aspirations at university and beyond.

APB Foundation has strengthened its support over the next three years, increasing the annual scholarship from $12,000 to $15,000 per scholar.

The initiatives were announced yesterday at the APB Foundation Scholarship Awards Presentation Ceremony 2026, where we welcomed four new scholars - Amanda Neo, Gwyn Lim, Lee Hayes Kerr and Leticia Peh - who will be among the first participants in the APBF-SPD THRIVE Programme. The ceremony was graced by Mr Foo Cexiang, Minister of State for Manpower and Energy, Trade and Industry.

With APB Foundation’s continued partnership, we look forward to helping more young persons with disabilities pursue their aspirations and contribute to their communities. Join us in cheering them on as they build brighter futures. 🧡

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*Alert: Beware of Fraudulent Payment Requests Made in SPD’s Name*SPD has been alerted to cases involving job scams where...
05/10/2026

*Alert: Beware of Fraudulent Payment Requests Made in SPD’s Name*

SPD has been alerted to cases involving job scams where scammers have used SPD’s name to instruct individuals to transfer money.

Please remain vigilant. SPD does not authorise individuals to request or collect money on our behalf through such means. If you receive a suspicious request or are unsure whether it is genuine, please verify it directly with SPD by calling our general line at 6579 0700. Alternatively, you can call the ScamShield Hotline at 1799 before taking any action.

If you believe you may have fallen victim to a scam, please contact your bank immediately and make a police report.

SPD takes such matters seriously and we constantly review the necessary safeguards to protect the public and our supporters. Please be assured that legitimate donations and payments made through SPD’s official website and authorised platforms remain unaffected.

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A community that gives, a community that cares. 🧡 Our neighbours at Tiong Bahru Qi Tian Gong made a generous donation of...
01/10/2026

A community that gives, a community that cares. 🧡

Our neighbours at Tiong Bahru Qi Tian Gong made a generous donation of $10,000 to SPD, presented at the Monkey God’s Birthday cm 106th Anniversary Celebration of the Temple on 29 September at SAFRA Mount Faber.

We are grateful to the Temple’s Management Committee for its support. The donation will go towards supporting caregivers of persons with disabilities living in the Tiong Bahru–Tanjong Pagar area, as well as SPD’s work.

We appreciate the Tiong Bahru–Tanjong Pagar grassroots leaders and constituency staff, and everyone who rallied support for SPD. Special thanks go to Mr Foo Cexiang, Adviser to Tanjong Pagar GRC Grassroots Organisations, Mr Goh Kim Hua, President of Tiong Bahru Sin Hock Heng Sia, and Ms Soong Wee Choo, Tiong Bahru grassroots volunteer, for bringing the community together in support of our work.

It is heartening to see different organisations and community partners coming together to support persons with disabilities and their families.

Different organisations. One neighbourhood. One caring community. 🧡

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Mid-Autumn treats for our seniors! 🥮Our clients at SPD@Canberra and SPD@Melody Spring Yishun Senior Care Centres had som...
01/10/2026

Mid-Autumn treats for our seniors! 🥮

Our clients at SPD@Canberra and SPD@Melody Spring Yishun Senior Care Centres had some less-sugar mooncakes to enjoy this Mid-Autumn Festival, thanks to the generosity of our community partners.

At SPD@Canberra, our seniors received 100 mooncakes generously donated by 善济医社 Sian Chay Medical Institution, with SG Cares Volunteer Centre @ Sembawang, operated by Blossom Seeds, and Naval Base Constituency helping to coordinate the gesture.

The festive cheer continued over at SPD@Melody Spring Yishun, where our seniors received 40 mooncakes from Impactworks Community Services, coordinated by SG Cares Volunteer Centre at Yishun, operated by Campusimpact.

Thanks everyone for coming together to make this possible and bringing festive cheer to our seniors! 🧡

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Five-year-old Mattias has Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that affects his development and com...
30/09/2026

Five-year-old Mattias has Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that affects his development and communication. As he is non-verbal, Mattias can find it difficult to express what he wants or needs, which can sometimes lead to frustration and meltdowns. His doctor advised the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to help him communicate more effectively.

To learn how she could better support him in using AAC, Mattias’ mother attended caregiver training offered by SPD’s Specialised Assistive Technology Centre in 2024. There, she gained practical knowledge and skills to support his communication at home and in school.

As Mattias began using the TD Snap AAC system, he initially could use only a limited set of items on it. With guidance from an SPD speech therapist, the system was customised as his communication needs grew, helping him express himself more effectively.

Today, Mattias participates more actively in his learning across his pre-school and EIPIC settings and engages more with his teachers and peers.

October is AAC Awareness Month, and Mattias’ journey shows how access to the right communication tools, together with people who know how to use them alongside him, can create more opportunities to express, connect and participate. 🧡

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Located at Tech Able, which SPD co-manages with SG Enable, the Specialised Assistive Technology Centre provides assessments, tailored recommendations and skills training for individuals and organisations.

Last year, the centre served 260 persons with disabilities through 462 intervention sessions, while 83 caregivers received training in the understanding and use of assistive technology.

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Everyone deserves to feel safe online.For persons with disabilities, digital spaces can be essential for building connec...
29/09/2026

Everyone deserves to feel safe online.

For persons with disabilities, digital spaces can be essential for building connections, accessing opportunities, advocating for change and having their voices heard. When online harms go unchecked, they can silence voices and exclude people from communities where they belong.

SPD is pleased to have contributed to the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act (OSRAA), which provides stronger protections and faster avenues for redress. This is an important step towards ensuring that persons with disabilities can participate in the digital world safely, confidently and with dignity.

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