30 Nov 2024
9.00am - 10.15am
Edible Garden City
Take a trip to the Edible Garden City Farm in Queenstown and find out how they supply produce to almost 100 restaurants in a week, with the help of colleagues with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
30 Nov - 3 Dec 2024
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Enabling Village
Combining two well-loved interests of a Cat Cafe and an Art Jam, Wildflower Studio has merged the best of both worlds for a unique experience that’s simply purrfect for all - from children to the elderly!
2 Dec - 3 Dec 2024
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Gardens by the Bay
Celebrate inclusion through craft activities! Led by individuals from APSN, TOUCH Community Services and Jojomama, these drop-in workshops happening across two days invite you to get creative with your hands!
30 Nov 2024
10.00am - 6.00pm
Enabling Village
Conceptualised by Alecia Neo, "Between Earth and Sky" is an immersive installation focusing on caregivers, that uses suspended fabric kites as a symbol of their delicate journey.
1 Dec 2024
1.00pm - 1.30pm
Punggol Regional Library
Join us for the launch of The Healing Journal: A Caregiver's Path to Self-Care by Julia Chan and Amanda Ong! This guide offers caregivers essential advice, practical tools and reflective exercises to navigate challenges and embrace self-care.
1 Dec 2024
10.00am - 4.00pm
Punggol Regional Library
The CAREcottage Bazaar showcases works of art by caregivers of special needs persons who have turned their passion into purpose, creating enterprises to engage their dependents, families, and their communities. There are also booths offering resource and information about caregiving.
1 Dec 2024
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Punggol Regional Library
Caregivers may be so preoccupied with their duties that they often neglect themselves, and also other aspects of life. This talk will bring awareness about advance planning and arrangements to consider in the caregiver’s journey.
30 Nov - 1 Dec 2024
10.00am - 6.00pm
Juice Stories Café
Juice Stories x APSN presents a vibrant celebration of talents and abilities of persons with disabilities, showcased through a dynamic event featuring food, crafts and more.
30 Nov 2024
10.00am - 8.00pm
Enabling Village
Explore new products and best sellers featuring designs by artists on the autism spectrum at The Art Faculty, and take part in our Batik or Tufting Workshops for a creative hands-on experience.
30 Nov 2024
2.30pm - 5.30pm
Enabling Village
Join us for an inclusive family dining experience!
1 Dec - 2 Dec 2024
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Esplanade Concourse
As part of Enabling Lives Festival, enjoy free performances at Esplanade Concourse on 1 & 2 Dec! Come Together celebrates friendships new and old as artists and kindred spirits get together to collaborate, reflect on the year and find joy in each other's company.
30 Nov 2024
10.00am - 6.00pm
Enabling Village
The Community Cyano Collage: C3 See Tree provides you the opportunity to explore nature through art as a unique, hands-on experience! Create a large cyanotype collage using plant matter and found items, experiment with exposure techniques and contribute to a collective artwork.
30 Nov 2024
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Enabling Village
Join our crochet flower bouquet-making workshop, designed for persons with disabilities and craft enthusiasts. Conducted by trained florists, you’ll learn new skills while engaging meaningfully with the disability community.
1 Dec 2024
12.00pm - 1.00pm
Punggol Regional Library
This talk on disability etiquette is designed to foster understanding and inclusivity towards people with disabilities. The talk will also offer practical tips on respectful and effective interaction with people with disabilities, including the use of appropriate language and addressing common misconceptions.
1 Dec 2024
10.00am - 11.30am
Punggol Regional Library
This workshop explains the importance of personal branding and why it is necessary as a person navigates the workforce. It provides tips on how to look professional and dress with confidence as first impressions count.
30 Nov 2024
10.00am - 7.30pm
Enabling Village
Drop by the Food Hall during the Enabling Village Open House to enjoy delicious food and refreshing beverages!
30 Nov 2024
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Enabling Village
Join us for a special tour conducted for the Enabling Lives Festival, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes access and stories by partners at the Enabling Village.
2 Dec 2024
3.45pm - 7.15pm
National Gallery Singapore, Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay
Participate in an experiential tour to learn how two arts venues are making arts and culture events accessible to all patrons.
30 Nov 2024
10.00am - 6.00pm
Enabling Village
Join us for a fun-filled Gelli-plate printing workshop, led by artists with disabilities! This hands-on session blends creativity and inclusivity, perfect for families and kids of all ages.
3 Dec 2024
3.00pm - 5.00pm
Marina Bay Sands
Launched in 2019, the Goh Chok Tong (GCT) Enable Awards recognise the achievements of persons with disabilities, and encourage those with promise and potential to go the distance with their endeavours.
1 Dec 2024
11.30am - 12.30pm
Punggol Regional Library
Join us for a one-hour Therapeutic Journaling Session, celebrating caregivers' journey of resilience and self-care as part of the Healing Journal Book Launch by CaringSG. Led by StephT, this session offers guided journaling and group sharing to nurture well-being and emotional balance.
30 Nov 2024
10.00am - 6.00pm
Enabling Village
A one-day-only event organised by i’mable Collective for the Enabling Village Open House, join us at the i’mable Gift Market where you can discover unique gifts and handcrafted treasures created by and with creatives with disabilities under i’mable Collective.
30 Nov 2024
10.00am - 6.00pm
Enabling Village
Learning various knotting and braiding techniques, our community of caregivers collaborated with fibre artist Adeline Loo (@ittakesballs) to create this immersive installation, fostering awareness and recognition for caregivers. The vibrant, interactive pod encourages conversation on caregiver support, challenging visitors to explore the complexities of caregiving.
2 Dec 2024
10.00am - 1.00pm
TOUCH Centre (Ubi)
Participants will pick up basic knowledge about leathercrafting process (saddle stich by hand) and experience working together with an adult with intellectual disability in completing a bi-fold card holder at the end of the workshop.
30 Nov 2024
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Enabling Village
Experience a unique showcase of music by talented individuals with disabilities, breaking stereotypes and celebrating unity through melody. Ring in the festive spirit with an evening of diverse performances that highlight the human spirit, championing disability inclusion in our beloved home.
30 Nov 2024
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Enabling Village
Unleash your creativity and dive into the art of macramé in this hands-on workshop by MINDS!
1 Dec 2024
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Punggol Regional Library
Our emotional health affects our physical health. This workshop will teach participants how to stay healthy by balancing their emotions with simple acupressure massage and guasha techniques.
30 Nov 2024
7.30pm
Enabling Village
Join us at Enabling Village on Saturday, 30 November 2024, for our monthly film screening!
1 Dec 2024
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Punggol Regional Library
Quilling involves using strips of paper that are rolled, looped, curled and twisted to create different shapes, and glued together to create decorative designs. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun!
30 Nov 2024
10.00am - 6.00pm
Enabling Village
Visit S3's Centre for Stroke Recovery for a first-hand look at our rehabilitation gym, and to learn more about our Wellness programmes.
1 Dec 2024
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Punggol Regional Library
Join this insightful seminar dedicated to the importance of protection in financial planning, specifically designed for caregivers and the public.
2 Dec - 3 Dec 2024
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Gardens by the Bay
Celebrate inclusion with Sensory Tours at Gardens by the Bay! From calming Quiet Morning for children with autism, tactile tour for the visually impaired, to guided tour for the deaf using SgSL, discover the beauty of nature made possible for everyone to enjoy.
1 Dec 2024
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Maya Dance Theatre
Coming Together is a two-part dance workshop for children (6-12 years old) and teenagers (13-19 years old) and young adults (20-30 years old) with disabilities. The session through movements fosters creativity and connection. Facilitated by DADC pioneers, it offers an inclusive space for self-expression, teamwork, and bonding through dance.
3 Dec 2024
12pm onwards
Online
Wandering Words is a dance and poetry performance by Diverse Abilities Dance Collective dancers and poet Catherine Joan Devadason, a person with Down syndrome. Blending movement and spoken word, it celebrates creativity, diversity, and inclusion, exploring themes of identity and connection.
30 Nov 2024
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Maya Dance Theatre
"Sowing the Seeds: Wild Flowers" is a site-centric dance production that pays homage to Diverse Abilities Dance Collective, showcasing their preparations and performance abilities.
30 Nov 2024
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Enabling Village
Explore stories of resilience, love and self-reflection through "Speaking of Which", a powerful spoken dance showcase by writers with disabilities, accompanied by emerging dancers with disabilities. This showcase was choreographed by award-winning artist Zhuo Zihao.
1 Dec 2024
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Punggol Regional Library
Drawing inspiration from the traditional wooden block game, this dance performance explores profound themes of equilibrium and relationships, symbolising the ability to construct stability and endurance.
30 Nov 2024
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Enabling Village
Embark on an extraordinary journey of empathy and imagination with passionate storytellers. Get cosy and immerse yourself in heartwarming tales that foster resilience, friendship and inclusivity.
30 Nov - 1 Dec 2024
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Esplanade Mall
Stories of Impact is a social impact pop-up, organised by Foreword Coffee in conjunction with Enabling Lives Festival, seeking to unite people and organisations to share their work and create awareness for their meaningful initiatives.
1 Dec 2024
11.00am - 11.45am
Punggol Regional Library
Alyssa is a ten-year-old girl with Down syndrome. Despite her condition, Alyssa is an active child who enjoys playing, reading and dancing. Have you met someone with Down syndrome like Alyssa?
30 Nov 2024
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Enabling Village
Informed by interviews conducted with D/deaf and disabled people of Singapore from all walks of life, witness a piece of heartfelt verbatim theatre performed by a cast of pan-disabled performers, revealing intimate and moving lived experiences which make us humans.
30 Nov 2024
2.00pm - 4.00pm
TOUCH Centre for Independent Living (Bukit Merah)
Facilitated by Persons with Hearing Loss, this program encapsulates the lived experiences of deaf individuals with interactive and educational games.