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NEWS www.apsn.org.sg March 2016 Issue MCI (P) 014/02/2016 page page Mr Royce Seah (APSN EXCO Member) VIP Guests was the first torch bearer 06 at the DSS Graduation 08 at the 8th ASEAN Para Games page page Best Buddies CYS & DSS students in India sponsored by “SPARKZ” 14 Asia Pacific Staff Forum in Bali 28 page page Danielle from KS and her Team Singapore athletes TS achieved the Best Eco-Friendly Award 25 at the 8th ASEAN Para Games 21 Presented by NParks Editorial Commentary WHO ARE THE “PROFESSIONALS” IN THE SPECIAL NEEDS SECTOR? The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has long been the premier association for professionals in the world of supports and services for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. As our understanding of disability has evolved and What is the relationship of professionals with those changed, so has the role of “professionals”. What does it individuals and families, with community members, and mean to be a professional now and in the future? How has policy makers? the role and vocation of professionals changed? How do we make it more meaningful to have community In the medical model of disability, professionals were involvement and inclusion? What changes are needed to clinicians who served in a variety of roles, primarily in provide a holistic model for the development of people medical and institutional settings, or educators in colleges with Intellectual Disabilities? and universities. They included academics and medical These are some of the burning issues of today, and personnel, and also those referred to as “allied health Singapore is no exception. workers” such as psychologists, social workers, various Some conferences such as the biennial Conferences of types of therapists, etc. the Asian Federation on Intellectual Disabilities seek to As we move more towards a social model of disability, the address these problems, such as the recent 22nd AFID ranks of professionals have expanded to include policy Conference held in Colombo (Sri Lanka) in October 2015. leaders, researchers, direct support staff, advocates, The AAIDD will be having its next Annual Conference in and families who are also professionals, and community June 2016 at Atlanta, USA. Some of these issues would be members. Roles are changing in a world increasingly addressed, and what new forms of research, advocacy, focussed on community inclusion and self advocacy. This practice, and policy should be called for. We in Singapore vision presents problems and challenges. are part of the conundrum. We should don our thinking Professionals generally encounter frustration when hats, and think out of the box ! required to do more with less, the demands of cost In the area of special education, what roles should controls and regulation, and the diminishing amount of professionals play? What constitutes core curriculum and time available to actually support and serve the people at what is co-curricular? Do administrators take measures the heart of professional care. to be cost-effective rather than just being cost-efficient? Most people with intellectual and developmental Are we working towards a holistic model of education disabilities are catered for as young people in schools and development for the intellectually disabled, or are we and training centres, and for the more severe cases in simply going through the motions? rehabilitation centres; and whilst as adults, they live The answer(s) lie with us. with their families and hold onto jobs or some form of employment (for those with mild Intellectual impairment). Association for Persons APSN Centre for Adults APSN Delta Senior School APSN Tanglin School APSN Katong School APSN Chaoyang School with Special Needs 11 Jalan Ubi, Block 4 3 Choa Chu Kang Grove 143 Alexandra Road 900 New Upper Changi Road 18 Ang Mo Kio Ave 9 Headquarters #01-31 Kembangan - Singapore 688237 Singapore 159924 Singapore 467354 Singapore 569767 900 New Upper Changi Road Chai Chee Community Hub Tel : +65 6276 3818 Tel: +65 6475 1511 Tel: +65 6445 8027 Tel: +65 6456 6922 Singapore 467354 Singapore 409074 Fax : +65 6468 3608 Fax: +65 6472 0408 Fax: +65 6445 6313 Fax: +65 6456 2030 Tel: +65 6479 6252 Tel: +65 6346 2425 Fax: +65 6479 6272 Fax: +65 6346 7518 Committees & Officials 2015 - 2016 Executive Committee Schools Management CFA Management Editorial & Publicity President Committee Committee Subcommittee Mr Chan Chee Keong, PBM Chairman/Supervisor Chairman Chairman Emeritus President Mr Chan Chee Keong Mr Winston Wong Dr Francis C. Chen Dr Francis C. Chen, PBM, BBM Hon. Treasurer Hon. Treasurer Secretary/Photographer Vice-Presidents Mrs Ruby Cheah Mr Lee Chiang Huat Ms Ufairah Akram Dr Victor Tay Secretary Staff Member Reporters Mr Winston Wong Mrs Liza Ow (P,TS) Mr William Tng Mr Nelson Kang Hon Secretary Committee Members Committee Members Mr Ravin Kumar Mrs Ruby Cheah Mr Gwee Sze Chuan Mr Anthony Fok Ms Nor Farhani Bte Mohd Hamzah Hon Treasurer Dr Victor Tay Mr Bill Bowman Ms Zuliyah Bee Bte Lalkhan Mr Gwee Sze Chuan Mr Winston Wong Ms Donna Canestra Ms Leong Yun Har Staff Members Mrs Janet Fong Hon Assistant Treasurer Ms Norlidah Shahrin Mr Kenneth Tham (CEO,APSN) Mr Koh Kheng Wah Mr Tan Cheen Chong Ms Deivanai Surendran Mdm Aslinah Binte Ahmad (P,CYS) Mr Kwok Yan Hoe Committee Members Ms Jayanthi d/o V Mdm Lim Cheng Liew (P,DSS) Mrs Annabel Claire Moore Mr Leonard Lim Vathalingam Mdm Yazilah Nte Amir (P,KS) Ex-officio Ms Annabel Moore Reporter/Photographer MOE Representative Mr Kenneth Tham Mr Royce Seah Ms Karen Tan Ms Teo Siew Khim Ms Seet Chor Hoon Mr Kelvin Yong Ex-officio Ex-officio Mr Kenneth Tham Mr Kenneth Tham 2 CCA A CC s of ative sent repre Walkathon Gu nd est-of- mbers a Honour Mrs Mary Tan with Board me & X’mas Fair 20152015 The annual Children’s Charities Association (CCA) Walkathon and Christmas Fair was held on 5 December 2015. Our schools and CFA participated by setting up stalls in support The finale: Christmas of this event. The event was graced by Mrs sing-along by all six “ member charities Mary Tan, Patron of the CCA. Mr Gwee Sze “Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer” Chuan ( APSN Honorary Treasurer) and Mr Kenneth Tham (APSN CEO) were present to join in the celebrations. During the performance segment, Delta Senior School’s Ukulele group entertained the crowd with Christmas songs. Three months prior to the fair, children aged 18 and Mr Gwee Sze Chuan ( APSN Honorary Treasurer) below from the 6 member charities of CCA took part and Mr Kenneth Tham in the CCA Art competition. There was” 1 winner from (APSN CEO) supporting the CCA carnival each charity as well as an overall winner, making it a total of 7 winners. The overall winning art piece was won by Ms Chloe Hor Xin Hwee from APSN Chaoyang DSS Ukulele School and the individual charity art competition Performance winner was Ms Nurrifahirah Binti Ahmad Sulimi also from APSN Chaoyang School. Mrs Mary Tan dropping by Katong School stall The winners of the Children’s Art Competition both from APSN Chaoyang School 3 On 8 January 2016, Uniqlo launched UNIQLO Kaleidoscope at the Enabling Village. The exhibition showcased artworks from students and artists from APSN “and VSA respectively, that have been transformed onto T-shirts, powered by their UTme!* mobile application. One can head to Bugis+ Uniqlo outlet to print tees with our students’ artwork on them at the available DIY kiosk. Kaleidoscope at Enabling Village aims to showcase the artistic talents that People with Disabilities (PWDs) have and increase awareness on their untapped Mr Winston Wong (APSN Vice-President), Mrs Ruby Cheah potential through UNIQLO’s strong belief in the ( APSN Honorary Secretary), Mr Kenneth Tham (APSN CEO), Ms Karen Tan (APSN Community Partnerships Manager) supporting ‘power of clothing’. the Uniqlo Kaleidoscope exhibition with Mayor Denise Phua, Tomokiyo Yoshikawa (Fast Retailing Global CSR) and ” Yuichi Ito (Uniqlo Singapore Chief Operating Officer). Jurong donationCountry Club Ufairah Akram, Corporate Communications Manager (APSN) receiving a cheque from Mr Bobby Wee, President of Jurong Country Club On 19 December 2015, Jurong Country Club hosted a Christmas Golf Game Dinner during which a cheque of $56,413 was presented to APSN. The money raised was from their Etiqa Jurong Charity Golf event which took place on 22 August 2015. The Game Dinner commenced with a mingling of golfers over a buffet dinner spread and ended with the presentation of “golf event prizes and cheques to their chosen beneficiaries. Their beneficiaries also included The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund, Lakeside Family Centre and Society for the Aged Sick. Proceeds from the event will go into upgrading our sheltered workshops and optimising our programmes to benefit our beneficiaries with special needs. 4 ” Client and staff ensuringgp the potted plants p After a long day, it’s essential to capture a photo of the hardworking forfor sale are neatlyneatly inin place.place. team behind the event ſ MarketplaceSpeciality of Marketplace of Speciality cum Garage Sale is a special collaboration event between $5 perpgy bag and you can fill it up p with whatever you y like in the store! CFA and Orange Clove. The event aims to WWorthorth it? DefinitelyDefinitely!! sell off second hand items to public before “CFA move off to their new location which will be situated at 11 Jalan Ubi, Singapore 40907. After months of planning, the event finally took off on 7 November 2015 inviting arrays of customer to enjoy from second hand clothing and furniture to food and beverages. We even had several DIYs stations such as DIY Muffin Decoration and Thee crowdscrowds at thethe sale.sale.