The launch of the APSN Centre for Adults’ bakery training programme at Jalan Tembusu in 2012 marked a defining shift from sheltered workshop engagement to training through real economic participation. By equipping trainees with baking skills and bringing their products…

APSN Centre for Adults launched Singapore’s first hydroponics farm for training individuals with mild intellectual disabilities. Beneficiaries gain hands-on experience in crop cultivation, transplanting, maintenance, and nutrient care, building practical skills, confidence, and independence.

On Friday, 8 July, the APSN Centre for Adults unveiled Singapore’s first vertical farm dedicated to training individuals with mild intellectual disabilities. The farm provides beneficiaries with hands-on learning experiences, from germinating and harvesting crops to mastering transplanting, maintenance, and…

The first expansion of APSN Centre for Adults at Jalan Tembusu marked a significant milestone in enhancing support for adults with special needs. Designed to better meet the growing needs of the community, the expanded facilities provide improved spaces for…

July 2024 marked the official opening of the expanded facilities at APSN Centre for Adults. The expansion project consists of a newly relocated APSN Café for All that features expanded space that can accommodate up to 120 persons and a…

APSN Learning Hub was launched to provide courses in the areas of disability, mental health and wellness, and social inclusion. We aim to develop the knowledge and capabilities of various stakeholders in the community so that we can strive towards…

The Association for Persons with Special Needs restructured to form two incorporated companies limited by guarantee - APSN Education Services Ltd and APSN Ltd. APSN Education Services Ltd. oversees the operations of four APSN Schools while APSN Ltd. manages the…

APSN has benefitted over 5,000 alumni members and beneficiaries across its four schools and Centre for Adults, serving more than 1,200 students and trainees each year. They are supported by more than 400 full time staff, including trained educators, instructors,…

APSN’s first sheltered enterprise, the APSN Mystical Café for All, opened its doors to the public on Valentine’s Day. APSN hosted President Halimah Yacob at the APSN Centre for Adults (CFA) on 15th September 2017. This was her first public…

APSN Centre for Adults moved to the newly-established Kembangan- Chai Chee Community Hub at Jalan Ubi. Minister Tan Chuan-Jin officiated the opening ceremony on 8th July 2016.