SG Enable

Meet Teng Hong, a logistics trainee at the Enabling Business Hub @Jurong. Embarking on Bizlink’s E-commerce Last Mile Fulfilment Train and Place programme, he has acquired professional skills such as stock-taking, picking and packing, and using warehouse management systems. Reflecting on his experience, he shared, “Thanks to the programme, I’ve gained valuable skills and confidence for open employment. I enjoy making new friends and appreciate the caring and patient trainers who have supported me and my course mates. This initiative is supported by the Enabling Lives Initiative (ELI) Grant, supported by Tote Board and managed by SG Enable, and aims to empower persons with disabilities by providing them with the skills and support needed to secure meaningful employment. As the focal agency for disability and inclusion in Singapore, catalysing ideas to benefit the disability sector is part of what we do. Find out more about the ELI Grant here: https://lnkd.in/gUiCrZa #InclusiveSociety #EnabledLives

📢 Service Announcement Please note the shortened operating hours for the below services on 24 December (Tues), Christmas Eve and 31 December (Tues), New Year’s Eve: 🚍 Shuttle Bus Service (between Enabling Village & Redhill MRT): Ends at 2:00PM 📍Information & Career Centre: Closes at 12:45PM For assistance, please call our 📞Infoline (1800-8585-885), which will continue to operate from 9AM – 5.30PM on these days. If submitting an application form, please use the SG Enable mailbox located at Level 1 of the Village Green block. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a joyous holiday season!

As the world gets increasingly digitalised, it's essential that we ensure equal access to opportunities for all, including persons with disabilities. To address this need, we partnered DBS Foundation to launch a bespoke financial literacy programme, tailored specifically for persons with disabilities and their caregivers. The Financial Literacy Curriculum is designed in alignment with the Enabling Skills and Competencies Framework and Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE)’s Special Education schools’ Daily Living Skills (DLS) domain, which focuses on essential areas such as Home Living, Community, and Mobility. The partnership also aims to strengthen support systems by creating resource guides, toolkits, and course materials for trainers, caregivers, special education schools, and others within the ecosystem. As the focal agency for disability and inclusion in Singapore, we work closely with organisations like DBS Foundation to ensure that persons with disabilities can live more independently and have greater access to social and economic opportunities in this fast-changing world. Interested in joining us? Register your organisation’s interest here: https://lnkd.in/ghWqy2jU #InclusiveSociety #EnabledLives #DBSFoundation #FinancialLiteracy

How do we help graduates of Special Education (SPED) schools transition into the workforce? We recently welcomed the 11th intake of our School-to-Work (S2W) Programme to the Enabling Village, where selected graduates and their caregivers had the opportunity to meet with their job coaches and find out more about what to expect for the programme in 2025. Launched in 2014, our S2W was co-developed with the Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE) and Ministry of Social and Family Development, Singapore (MSF), paving the way for students with disabilities to transition into the workforce through personalised training pathways and work opportunities. As the disability sector enabler and specialist agency in Singapore, we work with our partners and strive to accord everyone with the dignity of work and gainful employment. Find out more about how to participate in the programme here: https://lnkd.in/gqbacRGw #InclusiveSociety #EnabledLives

Congratulations to our Enabling Mark Award 2024 recipients! This year marks a historical moment as 110 organisations and individuals were recognised at the third Enabling Mark Awards Ceremony for their best practices and outcomes in disability-inclusive employment – the highest number recognised since its inception. As the first stop and ecosystem builder for disability-inclusive employment, creating an inclusive society where everyone is accorded the dignity of work is part of what we do. The Enabling Mark Awards was developed to recognise the efforts of organisations and individuals for their best practices, outcomes and commitment in disability-inclusive employment. Learn more about the Enabling Mark at: https://lnkd.in/gfv_m-w #InclusiveSociety #EnabledLives #EnablingMark #InclusiveHiring

We are appreciative of The Ascott Limited’s efforts at promoting and supporting disability inclusion as part of our ongoing partnership! Over the past weekend, they collaborated with the Chelsea Football Club – in Singapore to interact with their fans – which included persons with disabilities.   Termed “The Famous CFC”, this international fan engagement event saw Chelsea football legend Gianfranco Zola joining young beneficiaries from the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) for a football coaching clinic, a pre-match dinner enhanced with immersive zones culminating in the auction of three autographed shirts by Zola and award-winning player Cole Palmer. Proceeds were donated to the Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund to support persons with disabilities.   As the focal agency for disability and inclusion in Singapore, we are heartened at the efforts taken by our partners to champion disability inclusion and making a difference.   A big thank you to The Ascott Limited and the Chelsea Football Club for a fun-filled two days!   #InclusiveSociety #EnabledLives #DisabilityInclusion #Ascott #ChelseaFC #FootballForAll

The Goh Chok Tong Enable Awards (GCTEA) celebrated the achievements of 13 inspiring persons with disabilities yesterday, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Graced by Guest of Honour President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the ceremony was also attended by Emeritus Senior Minister (ESM) Mr Goh Chok Tong and Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Social and Family Development, and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth Mr Eric Chua. Launched in 2019, the awards recognise the achievements of persons with disabilities, and to motivate those with promise and potential to go the distance with their endeavours. GCTEA 2024 is supported by Low Tuck Kwong Foundation Limited. Ku Geok Boon, founding CEO of SG Enable, said: “The Goh Chok Tong Enable Awards celebrate not just the exceptional achievements and potential of our Awardees, but also the spirit of inclusion they embody. Their stories remind us of the importance of empowering every individual to contribute meaningfully to society. As we honour their journeys, we invite everyone to join us in building a more inclusive and caring Singapore where every person’s abilities are valued.” Winner of the Promise category, D G Carole Ann, 47, shared, “Winning the award would mean that I was seen and given a chance by others, and that means the world to me. This recognition celebrates me as a beautiful, disabled woman, beyond limbs or labels. This award affirms that!” As the focal agency for disability and inclusion in Singapore,  we are proud to honour these Awardees who displayed unwavering levels of tenacity despite the challenges they faced and recognise their contributions to the community. To support persons with disabilities through the Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund, please visit https://lnkd.in/g7rmABiU #InclusiveSociety #EnabledLives #DisabilityInclusion #GCTEA #GCTEF

The first step towards being a truly inclusive society comes from understanding the challenges that persons with disabilities face, not only in physical environments but also digital spaces.   Working towards digital accessibility is a crucial part of championing disability inclusion. We are proud to have our colleague Kwek Bin, from the Accessibility & Assistive Technology Team, and Lee Lee, our iChamp (Inclusion Champion), contributing to this important cause. Together they provided valuable feedback on GovTech Singapore’s open-source accessibility tool, Oobee, which helps identify accessibility issues on websites.   As the focal agency for disability and inclusion in Singapore, we are committed to working closely with our partners to strive for digital accessibility and enable persons with disabilities to live, learn, work, and play more independently. #InclusiveSociety #EnabledLives

As we commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we reflect on the Zero Project Asia Pacific Symposium held on 28–29 November.    Jointly organised by the Zero Project and SG Enable, the symposium focused on Inclusive Employment, Spaces, ICT, and Inclusive Arts, fostering conversations to eliminate barriers to participation in society. As a sign of commitment to inclusivity, the symposium featured with accessibility features like sign language interpretation, live speech-to-text captioning, and slides designed with larger fonts and easy-to-read language. Trained staff were also available to provide personalised support to guests with disabilities.   A key highlight was the signing of a tripartite MOU between the Singapore Land Authority (SLA), Real Estate Developers' Association of Singapore (REDAS), and SG Enable to advance barrier-free access (BFA) routes and scale-inclusive infrastructure in Singapore.   The event also launched the Zero Project Report: Champions of Inclusive Spaces, showcasing global best practices in inclusive design, including Singapore’s Enabling Village and Punggol Regional Library.   We were honoured by the presence of Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Social and Family Development, Singapore (MSF), who engaged with participants and reaffirmed his support for this inclusive vision.   On 29 November, participants gained practical learnings as they experienced an Inclusive Spaces Learning Journey, exploring transformed accessible public spaces such as Sentosa, Gardens by the Bay, and Punggol Regional Library.    We extend our gratitude to all partners, advocates, and organisations that contributed to the symposium. We hope participants gained valuable insights and are inspired to adopt innovative solutions to enhance inclusivity, productivity, and customer experience.   As Singapore’s focal agency for disability and inclusion, SG Enable seeks to position the nation as a beacon of inclusion by bridging global networks and the Asia-Pacific region. Through thought leadership, sustainable innovation, and impactful partnerships, SG Enable continues to champion disability inclusion, and welcomes new advocates to join us on the cause.   Read more about the Symposium here: https://lnkd.in/gmftxp_i   #InclusiveSociety #EnabledLives #ZeroProjectAPAC2024

As the focal agency for disability and inclusion in Singapore, we are delighted to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and the Real Estate Developers' Association of Singapore (REDAS) to advance barrier-free access routes and scale inclusive infrastructure across Singapore at the Zero Project Asia Pacific Symposium 2024 yesterday. This milestone collaboration reinforces Singapore’s commitment to accessible spaces and urban innovation for persons with disabilities.   By building on our ongoing collaboration with SLA, which mapped 1,100km of barrier-free routes accessible through the OneMap app, this partnership with REDAS expands the initiative to include indoor and outdoor routes within private commercial properties. Through geospatial technology and regular user feedback, the partnership ensures that the mapped routes meet the diverse needs of persons with disabilities, fostering greater independence and mobility.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gmftxp_i   #InclusiveSociety #EnabledLives