Community Integration Service Success Story – Shalom Lim
From as young as seven, Shalom Lim, client of AWWA Community Integration Service (CIS), actively advocates for disability, using words and art to express his feeling to the community. He wrote his first poem, ‘Reaching Out’, at seven as a way to voice his desire to engage the community despite his disability. In 2007, his […]
Community Integration Service Success Story – Caleb Lee
There is nothing you cannot do with sports, and our Asian Youth Para Games table tennis silver medallist Caleb Lee proves it! Caleb did not let his disability get in his way and damper his passion for sports. He spends every Wednesday and Saturday training at a table tennis court; his determination and hard work […]
Stories of Resilience – Yam
Yam is a resilient young adult with an aspiration to work in the healthcare industry. Despite facing many personal struggles in school and work, Ms Yam battled bravely and worked hard to overcome them, with her eyes fixated on her goal. Ms Yam also attended counselling sessions and made plans for her education and vocational […]
Pang Jia Wei – Social Work Associate at AWWA Early Intervention Centre
“I guess you can say that helping people motivates me to be a better person”, Jia Wei shared. The 22-year-old social work associate from AWWA is part of the interprofessional collaboration team that looks into case management and planning for programmes for our caregivers, among others. “I have a soft spot for people; I enjoy […]
Father’s Day 2022 Special – Mr Mohammed and his son, Alif, student of AWWA School @ Bedok
“Bye Alif! Have a good day at school today. Daddy loves you”, Mr Mohammed said to his son as he excitedly hopped out of the car and dashed into AWWA School @ Bedok. Mr Mohammed shares an unbreakable bond with Alif, one that exudes patience and love. His secret – simply being present for Alif. […]
Father’s Day 2022 Special – Mr Lai and his son, Leroy, student of AWWA School @ Bedok
“I was a chef. I love the sound of the roaring fire and the aroma of fried shallots. But I gave all these up to spend more time with my son, Leroy, because I am first a father”. It took courage for Mr Lai to switch jobs to care for his son, who has additional […]