The Straits Times: She helps pupils with special needs cope in school
by Nur Syahiidah Zainal, 3 October 2016Just as school starts to wind down in the last quarter, Madam Tutek Alauyah Amir’s work picks up speed.
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
UBS Diversity in Abilities Concert – Celebrating the talents of children with special needs
A joint initiative by UBS AG and the Community Foundation of Singapore, Diversity in Abilities is a stage production and art exhibition showcase to bring performing and visual arts lessons to special education schools in Singapore.The aim was to motivate and inspire children with special needs to learn new skills and inculcate new hobbies through the arts. With the help of trained artists, students took a 16-week journey of learning and discovery of talents and achievements in film, music, dance, drama and visual arts.
Changi Foundation – Helping youths to realise their dreams
 Changi Foundation was established to support and reach out to disadvantaged youths, using an all-rounded and holistic approach to address needs and inspire them to achieve their full potential in life.
Family of Wisdom – Caring for persons with dementia and their caregivers
Dementia is a chronic disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury. The estimated number of persons living with dementia in Singapore was 45,000 in 2015. This number is projected to increase to 103,000 by 2030.*The Alzheimer’s Disease Association (ADA) provides personalised daycare for persons with dementia, and offers support to their caregivers. With a long waiting list for dementia day care, the ADA came up with an initiative called Family of Wisdom (FOW) to address the need.
