How I continue to overcome my challenges to pursue my dreams
This is episode 6 of Just Like You.
Timothy relies on his helper for his daily needs, and needs help to move around as he's unable to straighten his limbs, much less walk. Despite his weakening muscles and lungs, he enjoys singing immensely. He dreams of recording his own song with the help of popular music duo, Jack & Rai.
Just Like You is a 2018 Channel News Asia docu-series produced by Ochre Pictures that follows the journey of six individuals with mental and physical disabilities, who are striving to achieve a particular goal. The show hopes to change perspectives that people with disabilities are no different, and they can accomplish great things if given the same opportunities as everyone else.
Birth
Melbourne Australia, 4th August 1990
I was born on the 4th of August 1990 in Melbourne, Australia at Mercy Hospital for Women, a second child to Chinese Singaporean mother and Malaysian Chinese turned Australian father.
But, shortly after the birth of my sister, a few years later my family moved back to Singapore where my parents had lived before leaving for Australia.
Kindergarten
Attending Maris Stella Kindergarten
After moving back to Singapore, the family settled down and I was enrolled at Maris Stella Kindergarten.
However, at age 5 I started to walk strangely and fall easily. My parents took me to see a doctor and I was eventually confirmed to be diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy after a biopsy.
Primary School
Studying at Nanyang Primary School
Soon, it was time for primary school and I was to attend Nanyang Primary School. For the first 3 years, I was still able to attend school normally but by primary four, I needed to be carried up the stairs to attend class.
I spent most of my time in school in the classroom, and did not join classmates for recess or assembly because I could not climb the stairs. My mum would carry me up the stairs for class every morning and revise school work with me before class. I did reasonably well for my PSLE considering the circumstances and featured in the chinese news.
Secondary School
Studying at Anglo Chinese School (Independent)
By the time I turned 13 and was attending secondary school at Anglo Chinese School (Independent), I became confined to a electric wheelchair. I struggled to come to terms with my condition and was often bullied.
When I was fourteen, I broke my leg in a freak accident involving the toppling of my wheelchair. I also had to have a major surgery to attach metal rods to my spine to correct the curvature of my spine due to scoliosis caused by my condition. This was done months before my 'O' Levels, but fortunately I did well.
Junior College
Studying at Anglo Chinese Junior College
I went on to attend junior college at Anglo Chinese Junior College. I decided to try to take different subjects to explore my interests but it backfired and I did badly for my 'A' Levels.
However, being in a methodist school exposed me further to the christian life although I was already growing up in a christian home and attending church since young. This enabled me to grow spiritually, though I had trouble making friends and felt very isolated.
Thomson Road Baptist Church
Baptism
After junior college, I logically felt I should go on to university but my results were not good enough. At first, I didn't know what to do but I became interested in product design and I decided to apply to Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
Unfortunately, I missed the application deadline and had to take a gap year. During this time, I spent time growing my spiritual life and took a big step by getting baptised.
International Chess
5th ASEAN Para Games
During my gap year, I decided to focus on playing chess which I did as my CCA since secondary school. I took part in the 4th National Disability League chess competition and came in first place.
This got me a place in the Singapore team to represent Singapore at the 5th ASEAN Para Games in chess in Kuala Lumpur. I may not have won anything but it was an honour to represent Singapore and a thrill to play on a regional scale.
International Chess
Playing chess with Garry Kasparov
After my gap year, I enrolled in Ngee Ann Polytechnic to study product design. The school advised me to consider another course instead due to my condition but I persisted with my decision.
That same year, I was given the opportunity along side many others to play a simultaneous chess game with chess legend and world champion Garry Kasparov.
Musical Rendezvous
Performing with the Methodist School of Music
I also started taking vocal lessons at the Methodist School of Music to pursue my interest in singing.
After a year or two, the school organized a concert at the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, called Musical Rendezvous. This was to showcase the vocal talents at the school. I was so fortunate to be part of it as I sang with all the students for the finale song, When You Believe.
School of Music and the Arts
Attending a songwriting and production short course
I also decided to attend a short course in songwriting and production, because I wanted to produce my own youtube covers to share my vocals online.
While it was an introductory course, I gained a lot of useful insights into the songwriting and production process. It was enjoyable experience where I got my first taste of actual music studio recording with some talented musicians.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Graduation
Diploma in Product Design and Innovation
Soon, in the blink of an eye, I had successfully completed my studies at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. It wasn't easy at all but with the support of the school and help of teachers and classmates, I was able to do well.
I had gone from knowing so little about design to finally graduating with a diploma in product design, so it was a very proud moment and a dream come true. The icing on the cake was that my results were good enough to get into university to study at the Nanyang Technological University's School of Art, Design and Media.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Final Project Exhibition
My final project was a very wonderful experience for me as I designed a wheelchair based on my dream wheelchair. With the help of a machinist, I was able to a miniature scale model prototype, turning my idea into a tangible object.
My work was chosen among others to be showcased at the design and environment faculty's final year exhibition, which was such an honour and a great way to finish my polytechnic education.
Associate Visual Director
Opening and Closing Ceremony of the 8th ASEAN Para Games
Finally, I made it to Nanyang Technological University's School of Art, Design and Media and went on to major in product design.
University was one of the best experiences, where I learned so much and got to experience many different subjects. One of them was abstract art which was a class where I created beautiful artworks from x-rays. This caught the attention of Philip Tan, the creative director of the 8th ASEAN Para Games to be held in Singapore. I was given a role as an associated visual director, where I contributed my x-ray and some other artwork to be used as a backdrop for the opening and closing ceremony.
HEY! Magazine and Digital Wall
Feature in NTU's HEY! Magazine
Soon, it was the final year at NTU and as part of one of my school projects I tapped into my x-ray artwork and recomposed it to fit on a digital wall display in school.
With my good results despite my challenges, I was featured in the school's magazine with my artwork on the digital wall featured and my final project as well.
University Graduation
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design
In 2017, I finally graduated from NTU with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design with honours.
It was the proudest moment of my life to finally graduate from university after all the ups and downs in my life. It was a dream come true and I could finally call myself a product designer.
National Design Centre
ADM Select Exhibition
As part of my Final Year Project, I came up with an improved version of the wheelchair I designed in polytechnic.
I did well for the project and it was chosen to be showcased in an exhibition at the National Design Centre called ADM Select where the best works from the NTU ADM Graduation Show were on display.
Relsig Technologies Pte Ltd
My First Job
Following my graduation, I was fortunate to land my first job at a robotics maintenance company who were embarking on a special project with SG Enable's Tote Board-Enabling Lives Initiative project to design a assistive robotic arm for the disabled.
I was able to land the job because they had the members of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Singapore as beneficiaries and having just joined the association, they came to know about me and hired me.
Just Like You
Channel News Asia Documentary
At the same time, the NTU media team who had got me featured in the chinese newspaper after my graduation, asked me if I was interested in an upcoming CNA documentary featuring persons with disability who have been successful and have an unfulfilled dream.
I agreed to it and was filmed as part of the documentary. I chose to have my dream of recording and performing my very own original song to be fulfilled, and collaborated with local musicians Jack and Rai.
Live Above Carnival
Muscular Dystrophy Awareness
Almost a year into my job, I fell sick and my health deteriorated. The project was also not going smoothly, so I decided to leave my job.
During this time, I became actively involved in MDAS activities and volunteered to be part of a human library to educate the public about muscular dystrophy at their annual muscular dystrophy awareness carnival.
MDAS Bridge Programme
Picking Myself Up Again
I joined MDAS bridge programme in 2019 to improve my graphic design skills and slowly ease my way back to finding employment again as I recovered from a shoulder problem and breathing problems through physiotherapy.
Virtual MDAS Programmes
Covid 19
In 2020, the world was turned upside down by Covid 19 which saw a global lockdown. All my activities including MDAS programmes went online.
Houseparty
Houseparty with Keppel Capital
In 2020, Keppel Capital had organised a series of sessions for its employees and MDAS using the Houseparty app, which allows up to eight people to play games and chat.
Stories of Asia
Living in Isolation with Muscular Dystrophy
I had an interview with Stories of Asia to share more about muscular dystrophy, to help the public to empathise with people who are affected by this condition, and learn what they can do to help.
MDAS Bridge Programme
30th Birthday Celebration
In 2020, I celebrated my 30th birthday with a birthday party at home.
Purple Tote Bag
MDAS Colour Our Future Art Competition
In 2020, I took part in the Colour Our Future Art Competition and came in 2nd. My artwork which was done using the acrylic pouring technique and meant to look like muscle cells was subsequently made into a tote bag and drawstring pouch.
Make The Change
Completed Course in Digital Marketing
In 2020, I completed a course in digital marketing with make the change.
Among us
Joining the Socializing Platform
Through playing Among Us, I became good friends with mdas members and was invited to join an online socializing platform started by mdas members during the pandemic.
Dcf
Disabled Christian Fellowship
In 2020, we started a disabled christian fellowship to help mdas members who are christians but have difficulty attending church have a way to worship and fellowship and for us have a community of disabled believers to encourage one another.
MDAS
MDAS 20th Anniversary Charity Gala
In 2020, we celebrated MDAS 20th Anniversary virtually.
MDAS Bridge Programme
Growing through the Pandemic
In 2021, I began to blossom in my personal growth, making friends with other MDAS members and stepping up to contribute and be more active in MDAS activities.
MDAS Bridge Programme
Visit by President to MDAS
In 2021, President Halimah Yaacob visited MDAS.
MDAS X SOTA
Sunburst Concert
In 2021, I sang for sunburst for the first time.
Resumption of In-Person Activities at MDAS
Emerging Stronger from Pandemic
By 2022, all MDAS activities moved back to physical and my growth through the pandemic began to bear fruit culminating in many milestone achievements, such as having my artwork selected for NDP funpack and helping to further assistive tech with tech4good.
Digital for life event
Meeting Ms Rahayu Mahzam with the Wreak team
Went to the enabling village this morning for the digital for life event to meet the wraek team and test out their gaming device, a tectonic pad and joystick that while designed to improve the gaming experience for gamers, it allows persons with disabilities to play games despite their limitations. Got to demo the device to Parliamentary Secretary, Ms Rahayu Mahzam.
Istana Open House Engagement with NDP pack artists
Visiting the President at the Istana
Being one of the NDP pack artist from MDAS as part of SG Enable’s i’mable initiative, I got to meet President Halimah Yacob at the Istana Open House Engagement with NDP pack artists.
ION Opera Gallery
Our Gift to Singapore Exhibition
I attended the opening of the Our Gift to Singapore exhibition at the ION opera gallery put together by SG Enable's imable and thirdspace which showcases the artworks by artists with special needs created for NDP 2020 to NDP 2022.
NDP 2022
Attending the National Day Parade for the first time
I was really grateful to have attended a National Day Parade for the first time and for having my artwork chosen to be used as one of the 22 funpack designs.
Go The Dystance Carnival 2022
Human Library
I was really grateful to have attended a National Day Parade for the first time and for having my artwork chosen to be used as one of the 22 funpack designs.
Go The Dystance Carnival 2022
Go the Distance Music Video Cover
I helped to organize and direct film a music video cover of Go the Distance for the Go the Dystance Carnival to raise awareness about muscular dystrophy.
Engineering Good
Tech for Good
Had a nice day at Engineering Good's Tech For Good 2022 Festival on Saturday Oct 1 at the National Library. I enjoyed talking to the teams that help design solutions for MDAS members with muscular dystrophy to take photos independently and other teams as well.
Formula One Singapore Grand Prix 2022
Formula One
What a time to have my maiden attendance at the F1 Singapore Grand Prix, restarting after 2 years due to the pandemic and with a record turnout
Making a Breakthrough
Blossoming to Life in 2023
In 2023, I continued to make strides in my life goals, personal life and spiritual life. In the process, I began to blossom into the person I was meant to be that had been hidden for so long. I had a very eventful year being involved in many things and having a social life. I also achieved many things.
ActiveSG Pasir Ris Sport Centre
Tiger Balm National Boccia Championship 2023
I played in my first ever boccia competition. I exceeded my own expectations and made it to the semi finals. Unfortunately, I lost out in the 3rd place playoff to get 4th, missing out on a medal. But, no shame in the result as it was a great effort and something to be proud of given the fact that it was my first competition.
marina bay sands
SG Enable’s 10th Anniversary Dinner
I attended the charity dinner held at Marina Bay Sands to mark SG Enable’s 10th anniversary. SG Enable brought back the “Our Gift to Singapore” installation for the night, a collective showcase of artworks by persons with disabilities featured in National Day Parade (NDP) collaterals from 2020 to 2022.
Punggol Waterway Point
Paint It Forward Art Jamming
Paint It Forward participants will get to co-create works of art together with persons with disabilities behind the National Day Parade 2020-2022 collaterals, produced as part of the i'mable public education initiative by SG Enable to form a Community Canvas Collage.
Central CDC
Purple Parade Organizing Committee
I was nominated to represent MDAS to be a member of the Purple Parade Organizing Committee.
Boccia
Won silver medal in Boccia at Pesta Sukan 2023
I was won my first ever medal in Boccia at the Pesta Sukan 2023 clinching the silver medal. It was a remarkable considering that I started playing the sport for less than a year.
Engineering Good
Art Making Device for Persons with Muscular Dystrophy
My third year participating as a community partner for Engineering Good's Tech For Good Festival and the most successful prototype yet. Thanks to the effort of the team and the extra help we got with the joystick from the Wreak guys.
Purple Parade
Attending purple parade as a member of the organizing committee
The 11th edition of the Purple Parade was a special one for me being a member of the organizing committee and my 6th purple parade.
SDSC Awards
Nominated for Spirit of Sport Individual and Team
I was nominated for two awards in the spirit of sport category for boccia and power soccer, winning the team award with the power soccer team.
MDAS Gala Performance
Performed a Song with MDAS Friends at Gala Lunch
I helped to coordinate the song performance from choosing the song, to working with VGC, planning rehearsals and performing. Grateful for the opportunity to do this with the support of staff, members and of course the volunteers.
Disabled Christian Fellowship (DCF)
First Ever DCF Christmas Party
The year 2023 ended with our first ever dcf Christmas party.
Ending the Year
Recovered from Chest Infection
I was hospitalized for a chest infection at the end of year but thankfully it wasn't too serious and I recovered from it.
Coming to Terms with Harsh Realities
A Turbulent Year in 2024
The year 2024 was a year of highs and lows with a lot of exciting events but a struggle to come to terms with harsh realities of life which doesn't always go our way and isn't always smooth sailing. But ultimately, I learned to be grateful for what I have and that I still have so much more to learn.
Bishan CC
Purple Parade Appreciation Party
National Stadium
Attended the Coldplay Concert
National Stadium
Attended the Ed Sheeran Mathematics Tour Concert
NTU
NTU WSC Ignite Change
National Stadium
Attended the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Concert
The Purple Parade Train
Featured on the MRT Train and Platform with My Own Decal
I was one of 21 people who featured in a Circle Line MRT train – dubbed “The Purple Parade train” – and on the platform screen doors of Bras Basah station, as part of The Purple Parade movement’s latest campaign to raise awareness of and celebrate the abilities of those with disabilities via public transport.
Keppel
Mosaic Coaster and Wire Art with Keppel
We got to be creative with a mosaic coaster art and wire art workshop with Keppel at their office.
Pasir Ris Sports Hall
Lost at the National Boccia Championships 2024
I was looking forward to my second national boccia championship to do one better than the year before and get a medal but a huge mistake in my first match against a new player cost me a place in the semi-final.
Promoting Concert Accessibility
Featured on Wekaypoh's Tiktok Video
I did a video with two others mdas members Phoebe and Sherry for Wekaypoh on Tiktok to promote concert accessibility.
Capitol piazza
Attended the Boys Like Girls Concert
I got to meet my favorite band Boys Like Girls in person and it was a dream come true.
MDAS Centre
Ambassador Engagement with Youth Corp
We a time of sharing and games with youths from the youth corp and spread awareness about muscular dystrophy.
Singapore Zoo
Singapore Zoo Outing with Keppel
We had a wonderful day out at the zoo with our friends at MDAS courtesy of Keppel.
Harmony Fest 2024
Played Power Soccer with Minister Edwin Tong
I played power soccer with Minister of Culture, Community and Youth Mr Edwin Tong as part of SDSC's power soccer booth at Harmony Fest 2024 at the Sports Hub to promote the sport.
The Purple Parade
The Purple Parade Leadership Development Programme
I was one of 13 people who were selected to be the first batch of persons with disability to be part of a leadership development programme under the purple parade.
SDSC
Giving a Talk about Boccia to Secondary School Students
I gave a group of secondary school students a talk on my sporting journey and how it is like playing boccia.
Sands Theatre at Marina Bay
Watching the Musical Miss Saigon
I watched the musical Miss Saigon for the first time.
TPPL Leadership Development Programme
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
The first module was about emotional intelligence.
Gardens by the Bay
Art Class Excursion to Impressions of Monet
I worked with the MDAS programme staff and two fellow MDAS members to organize an excursion to gardens by the bay to see the Impressions of Monet experience.
Punggol Riviera Prawning
MDAS Prawning Session
Dr Suren and friends who have been volunteering with MDAS got us a sponsored prawning session with Riviera Prawning at Punggol.
NIO Engagement
Peranakan Clay Kueh Making Workshop
We immersed ourselves in Peranakan culture and let our creative juices flow with a clay kueh making workshop together with NIO staff.
Bird Paradise
M1 Family Day
I got a rare outing with my mum to Bird Paradise for M1 Family Day.
TPPL Leadership Development Programme
Completed the Seven Habits Module
I successfully completed the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People training workshop.
TPPL Leadership Development Programme
Completed the Public Speaking Course with Eunice Olsen
I successfully completed the public speaking training with Eunice Olsen.
Keppel Engagement
Outing to Mind Cafe
We had yet another fun time at the Mind Café courtesy of Keppel.
Dystrophonics (MDAS) X VGC
Performed a Song for Purple Parade 2024
I formed a group together with my friends and fellow MDAS members called Dystrophonics and collaborated with VGC to perform the song Together We Stand at the Purple Parade 2024.
Woodlands Mrt Station
MDAS Flag Day
I did my part and contributed as a flag seller for MDAS Flag Day.
Singapore Boy's Hostel
TRYBE Visit
We visited the Singapore Boy's Hostel to understand the work that TRYBE does to rehabilitate youths at risk.
TPPL Leadership Development Programme
Negotiation Course with Singapore Mediation Centre
I successfully completed the course in negotiation by the Singapore Mediation Centre.
Lifelong Learning Institute
Participation - Inclusion in Action Conference 2024
I attended my first ever disability conference and it was eye opening.
Bishan CC
Purple Parade Appreciation Party
I attended the Purple Parade appreciation party for the second time as a part of the TPPL Leadership Development Programme.
TPPL Leadership Development Programme
Christmas Party
We had a Christmas party to celebrate our leadership development programme for 2024.
Temasek Poly
DCF Christmas Party
We successfully hosted our 2nd DCF Christmas Party.
MDAS
Charcuterie and Cheese Board Tasting
To end the year we had a chill out session where we got to try charcuterie and cheese, and reflect on the year gone by and look forward to 2025.
MDAS
25th Anniversary Party
To commemorate MDAS 25th Anniversary we had a party at Bishan CC.
TPPL Leadership Development Programme
Sound Wave Workshop
We started 2025 with the Sound Wave training workshop to become aware of our voices and learn how use the different voices for the right situations.
TPPL Leadership Development Programme
Facilitating Conversations Workshop with Eunice Olsen
To prepare for a special session of Purple Parade Conversations with youths we had a workshop with Eunice Olsen on facilitating conversations.
MDAS X NTU WSC
Ignite Change Event
We had a fun engagement with students from NTU's Welfare Services Club with some Alice in Wonderland games.
TPPL Leadership Development Programme
The Purple Parade Conversations
We had a special session of Purple Parade Conversations with youths where we inspired them with our stories and answered their questions about living with disabilities.
TPPL Leadership Development Programme
Systems Thinking Workshop
We had a workshop on systems thinking for our last class of the Leadership Development Programme.
In The News
How I did well for PSLE despite my condition
This newsreel from Channel U's night time news programme was shot in 2002 and is about how student Timothy Chan coped with the challenge of disability with his mother's help and achieved good PSLE results.
LIANHE ZAOBAO 联合早报
患先天性肌肉萎缩症
南小毅君靠毅力考获佳绩
This was an article on Lian He Zao Bao newspaper in 2002 and is about how student Timothy Chan coped with the challenge of disability with his mother's help and achieved good PSLE results.
Today Newspaper Friday June 26, 2009
Mono Magic
Confined to a wheelchair since he was 12, national chess player Timothy Chan suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. But what his illness has taken from him,Timothy makes up for with his cheerful, optimistic demeanour and sheer grit.
Having won the 2009 National DisabilityLeague last month, Timothy will take part in the fifth Asean Para Games in Kuala Lumpur in August. He is Singapore’s lone chess representative.
The Straits Times Recruit
Sportsmanship at its best
The 8th ASEAN Para Games was held in Singapore in 2015. For the opening and closing ceremonies, creative director Philip Tan made it a point to have persons with disability involved in the ceremony shows both as performers and members of the creative team.
I was fortunate enough to be play a small role as an associate visual director, providing images for the opening and closing ceremony backdrops. This news article was to give a behind the scenes scoop on the preparations for the ASEAN Para Games opening and closing ceremonies, as the media came for a preview.
Lianhe Wanbao 联合晚报
残疾大学生设计超强轮椅 Disabled University Student Designs Amazing Wheelchair
22年前患上肌肉萎缩症，医生诊断只剩下15年寿命，轮椅青年不屈不挠，化自身缺陷为优势，设计出更适用的新轮椅。其中，他利用很受欢迎的电动踏板车为灵感，将其元素融入轮椅中，让轮椅更自由和更安全地去倾斜。
Diagnosed with muscular dystrophy 22 years ago, doctors gave him 15 years to live. But the young man in a wheelchair had an indomitable spirit and used his condition to his own advantage to design a more suitable new wheelchair. He used the popular electric scooter as inspiration and incorporated elements into the wheelchair, allowing the wheelchair to move more freely and safely.
HEY! The NTU Magazine
Movers, shakers and go-getters
Going Places Award - Timothy Chan | Product Design
Timothy stands tall among his cohort at the School of Art, Design & Media. Born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, the 27-year-old has been in a wheelchair since 13. Timothy candidly tells us that he is the “worrying kind”, yet he rose to the challenge while he was at Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
When he had complained then about the archaic design of his wheelchair, his occupational therapist said: “Why don’t you design a better one?” Bells went off and Timothy set out to create a wheelchair he would love to use.
The Straits Times
Making life better for Singaporeans
Relsig Technologies was successful in its Tote Board–Enabling Lives Initiative (TB-ELI) Grant application to produce a cheaper robotic arm prototype to help persons with disabilities from the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Singapore and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore, who have limited mobility to be more independent by enabling them to press lift buttons and pick up objects.
The robotic arm is called the Smart Auxiliary Assistive Robotic Arm (SAARA) and is attached to a motorised wheelchair to help the user perform simple tasks, such as press lift buttons.
The Straits Times
Volunteers tap technology to keep reaching out to the needy
Volunteering amid the Covid-19 pandemic - and especially during the circuit breaker period from April 7 to June 1 - saw companies, organisations and social service agencies adapt and take many of their activities online, as well as create new programmes, to continue engaging with those in need.
Stories of Asia
Living in Isolation with Muscular Dystrophy
I had an interview with Stories of Asia to share more about muscular dystrophy, to help the public to empathise with people who are affected by this condition, and learn what they can do to help.
The Straits Times
Adaptive tech subsidies could encourage employers to hire persons with disabilities: President Halimah
On April 12 2021, President Halimah Yacob visited the MDAS Centre, interacting with some MDAS members including myself both in person and through Zoom and observing a class on graphic design under the association's Bridge-Pro Framework.
LIANHE ZAOBAO 联合早报
Raising Funds for Muscular Dystrophy Association of Singapore with a Book Illustrating a Mother's Love
On February 18, 2022, I launched a campaign to raise funds for MDAS in support of families raising children with muscular dystrophy and the campaign was featured on Lianhe Zaobao on February 22, 2022.
The Straits Times
Turning 32 with a fatal genetic disorder
On February 18, 2022, I launched a campaign to raise funds for MDAS in support of families raising children with muscular dystrophy and the campaign was featured on the Straits Times on March 7, 2022,
SG Enable
Our Gift to Singapore Exhibition
In celebration of Singapore’s 57th birthday, artworks by persons with disabilities featured in National Day Parade (NDP) collaterals from 2020 to 2022 was on public display collectively for the first time in an art exhibition entitled Our Gift to Singapore.
Istana
Istana Open House Engagement with NDP pack artists
Speaking to the media during the Istana open house in celebration of National Day, President Halimah Yacob said the NDP packs illustrate the talents of people with disabilities.
Marina Bay Sands
SG Enable’s 10th Anniversary Dinner
I attended the charity dinner held at Marina Bay Sands to mark SG Enable’s 10th anniversary. SG Enable brought back the “Our Gift to Singapore” installation for the night, a collective showcase of artworks by persons with disabilities featured in National Day Parade (NDP) collaterals from 2020 to 2022.
Waterway Point
Paint It Forward Art Jamming
Paint It Forward participants will get to co-create works of art together with persons with disabilities behind the National Day Parade 2020-2022 collaterals, produced as part of the i'mable public education initiative by SG Enable to form a Community Canvas Collage.