APSN

Established in 1976, Association for Persons with Special Needs (APSN) is a social service agency providing special education for persons with mild intellectual disability (IQ 50-70). Today, APSN operates four Special Education (SPED) Schools (APSN Chaoyang School, APSN Katong School, APSN Tanglin School and APSN Delta Senior School) for students aged 7 to 21, an APSN Student Care Centre for children aged 7 to 18 and an APSN Centre for Adults for persons aged 16 and older, benefiting over 1,200 beneficiaries each year.

The APSN Schools and Centre adopt a holistic approach in its curriculum, comprising academic, vocational and social skills, which are important for open employment and lifelong learning. APSN seeks to enable persons with special needs to be active contributors of the society and is committed to inspire and build capabilities of its partners and community to lead and advocate an inclusive society.

To date, APSN’s growing database has more than 5,000 beneficiaries, comprising students, trainees and alumni. The Association is constantly expanding its network to reach out to and understand the needs of its members to better support them.

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Email: hq@apsn.org.sg
Phone: 65 6479 6252
Address: 900 New Upper Changi Road, Singapore 467354

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APSN Café for All: Celebrate the Love (2019)

APSN Café for All

14 – 16 Feb 2019

APSN Café for All – Valentine’s Day 2019

APSN Cafe for All served more than 150 people over Valentine’s Day season from 14 to 16 February, consisting of couples, families and friends.

APSN Café for All‘s 2nd anniversary fell on Valentine’s Day 2019, and many customers were first-timers at APSN Café for All who dropped by during its extended hours.

One couple, Mr Victor Chan and Ms Zoe Teo enjoyed the food, ambience and Cupids! Mr Chan said, “With (partners like) ASTONS, APSN has the industry experience. The skillsets you teach them is good, allowing them to join the workforce.”

Trainees with mild intellectual disability showcased their culinary skills and flair in food styling, in this one-time only Western-influenced menu concocted for Valentine’s Day. Amid committing the new procedures in food preparation to memory, trainees picked up additional skills during the event – for example, servers were taught to observe and give cues to the kitchen in executing the subsequent courses as practiced in restaurants.

Some Café trainees have been undergoing training ever since the Café opened. With their experience, they guided the newer trainees into executing the preparations needed for the three-course meal.

The one-time only, European 3-course menu was inspired by Instructors at APSN Centre for Adults.

A few APSN alumni were also spotted celebrating their years of friendship at APSN Café for All during the occasion! One of them – Aidah, 33 – was visiting APSN Café for All & ASTONS Express for the first time. She loved the yummy food and was very happy to see her old pals.

We thank everyone for joining us on this special and important occasion. The crew had a chance to serve over 150 guests – lovers, friends and family – over the 3-day period. As much as it was a memorable learning experience for our special friends, we can only hope that your night was unforgettable too! 😉

View the press release here.

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