WWJ & Family Carnival 2024 at OCBC Square
HWA Members,
Please contact Freddie or Nana at 6254 3006 , Mondays to Fridays from 10am to 5pm, or email : hwa@hwa.org.sg to register.
Registered Members at the WWJ event will receive FairPrice voucher, WWJ T-Shirt and Carnival Coupons.
UpskillCycle Offering Free Art and Tech Courses
Dear Members,
For your information, Citymapper's new step-free feature is designed to help people with mobility issues, such as persons with disabilities, the elderly, or anyone who needs to avoid stairs.
The feature includes real-time information on elevator and escalator availability, as well as information on ramps, step-free entrances and exits, and other accessibility features. Interested members may download Citymapper from the App Store or Google Play. Please be reminded that to understand, read the terms and conditions and their PDPA policy before register the APP. Thank you.
UpskillCycle Offering Free Art and Tech Courses
UpskillCycle is an organization offering free art and tech courses as well as development career workshops to PWDs organisations or PWD individuals. There are 2 upcoming free workshops: NFT 101 Design and Landing Page with Webflow, focusing on the aspects of digital art creation and website design respectively.
The total course duration is 4 hours and will be conducted online over 2 days. If you are keen, you can register your interest here. https://bit.ly/3S95Bn0
Data For All
Persons with Disabilities(PwDs) aged 18 years and above can get to enjoy your digital experience on giga! free-of-charge for 12 months, there will not be any excess charges with giga!
Please note that the giga ! line will cost $10 monthly after 12 months.
To register, please call HWA's Social Service Department - Angela or Nana at 62543006 or email to Angela/Nana at angela@hwa.org.sg and nanama.r@hwa.org.sg
SG Enable Virtual Career Fair for Logistics Sector
The SG Enable Virtual Career Fair for Logistics Sector is open from today till 8 May!
Persons with disabilities can apply for jobs across over 25 logistics-related positions with inclusive employers such as COURTS (Singapore) Pte Ltd, IKEA Tampines, and Kimberly-Clark Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. Some of these positions include Air Import/Export Executive, Process Technician, Regional Supply/Demand Planner, and more!
Interested? Register and browse for jobs today at https://www.vcf2022.findsgjobs.com.
For enquiries, please email employment@sgenable.sg or call 1800 8585 885 from 9am to 5.30pm, Monday – Friday.
Thank you, and see you virtually at the Fair!
Temasek Trust-CDC Lifelong Learning Enabling Fund
Dear members,
[Application Opens for $4 Million Learning Fund for Adults with Disabilities!]
Adults with disabilities looking to upskill, or go for training, can now tap on the new ‘Temasek Trust-CDC Lifelong Learning Enabling Fund’ and submit their applications from today at Go.gov.sg/temasektrust-cdc-fund
This Fund is set up by @temasektrustsg’s oscar@sg fund, together with the five Community Development Councils (CDCs), and is administered by @sgenable. It was launched in September this year amidst COVID-19, where home-based learning, working from home and widespread use of technology are now part of the new normal.
This fund aims to enable adults with disabilities to acquire the relevant vocational and independent living skills to emerge stronger!
Interested applicants may visit Go.gov.sg/temasektrust-cdc-fund to find out more and check out the suite of courses available!
For more enquiries, please email to: learningfund@sgenable.sg
#supportInclusion #CelebrateAbilities #Lifelonglearning
Job Opening for Members
You will be supporting one of the business units in DHL Supply Chain handling the logistics component of Aviation Catering. Your duties includes (but not limited to) the following:
- Perform daily warehouse duties such as picking and packing, and general housekeeping duties;
- Receive goods from vendors and organise them into their assigned places;
- Perform palletising, kitting/de-cartoning of goods;
- Push and stage airline carts;
- Perform quality checks for set completion
Requirements:
- Able to carry heavy loads, up to 15kg - 20kg
- Detail oriented with basic computer skills
- Able to start work immediately
Job Details:
- Working Days: 6 days
- Shift Type: Rotating Shift
- Shift Timings: 7am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm, 11pm - 7am
- Work Location: 30 Changi North Crescent
Interested member please sms or whatsapp to Angela at 98156726
Surveys for Members
Workshops
With resumption of services, HWA has resumed the ukulele group sessions on Thursdays. HWA has also started a Chinese Drumming group. The group is filling up quickly and there are limited drums available. If you are interested, please contact Freddie at freddie@hwa.org.sg
Thursdays:
Ukulele Class : 3:00- 4:30pm
Drumming Class: 4:45- 6:15pm.
To register online fill up the form below
Singapore Tourist Attractions
Singapore is home to many attractions which are accessible and friendly for Persons with Disabilities. Below is a list of attractions that provide special rates for PWDs. To book your tickets, please email the attraction with a front and back copy of the membership card, with your intended visit date and time in advance of the visit.
Please note that in view of Covid-19, some attractions may have some restrictions on the number of visitors allowed. Kindly check with the attraction ahead of time.
*For Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Safari, Jurong Bird Park and Rainforest Lumina, HWA members would need to send an email in to enquiry@mandai.com with the front and back of their card and highlight the park they wish to visit as well as their intended date and time for complimentary admission.
ATTRACTION | ENTRY FOR PWD | REMARKS |
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Singapore Zoo | Complimentary Admission | |
Night Safari | Complimentary Admission | |
River Safari | Complimentary Admission | |
Jurong Bird Park | Complimentary Admission | |
Rainforest Lumina | Complimentary Admission | Mon - Thurs Only |
Art Science Museum | $12 (discount) | |
Asian Civilisation Museum | Complimentary Admission | 1 Caretaker Complimentary |