Peekaboo - Journalist in Residence

Person First, DISABILITY SECOND

SINGAPOREANS might no longer be foreign to people with special needs living among us, but there was a time in our country’s history where there was little focus on the education of children with disabilities.

SINGAPOREANS might no longer be foreign to people with special needs living among us, but there was a time in our country’s history where there was little focus on the education of children with disabilities.

No Typical Day

There’s no typical day at a SPED school, where teachers learn to embrace the unexpected, confronting each challenge with a dose of humour and creativity.

There’s no typical day at a SPED school, where teachers learn to embrace the unexpected, confronting each challenge with a dose of humour and creativity.

Many Helping Hands

At SPED schools, support staff are integral to the wellbeing of students with special needs. Who are some of these staff and what motivates their work?

At SPED schools, support staff are integral to the wellbeing of students with special needs. Who are some of these staff and what motivates their work?

The Force

Domestic helpers play a crucial role in caring for children with special needs. How do these women navigate life in a foreign land and rise up to becoming resilient caregivers?

Domestic helpers play a crucial role in caring for children with special needs. How do these women navigate life in a foreign land and rise up to becoming resilient caregivers?

NAVIGATING THE POST-18 CLIFF

Transitioning from school to society can be daunting for youths with disabilities. How does Rainbow Centre prepare its senior students for life after school?

Transitioning from school to society can be daunting for youths with disabilities. How does Rainbow Centre prepare its senior students for life after school?

POWER TO THE PARENTS

What role do parents play in supporting the education of children with special needs? At Rainbow Centre’s Woodlands campus, an effervescent parent group has grown to become an invaluable team player.

What role do parents play in supporting the education of children with special needs? At Rainbow Centre’s Woodlands campus, an effervescent parent group has grown to become an invaluable team player.