Rainbow Centre

Looking to transform the lives of persons with disabilities with a career in special education? At Rainbow Centre, we envision a world where persons with disabilities thrive in inclusive communities and are on the lookout for passionate individuals who want to contribute towards our mission. With roles ranging from Class Support, Learning Facilitators to Teachers, come explore a purpose-driven career where you make a difference every day at work. 🤗 With a supportive culture and bustling community, we’re committed to your growth, offering learning and development opportunities to support your journey as an educator. Ready to Build Good Lives? Apply now to join our diverse and thriving team: bit.ly/workwithRC 🔗

Ever wanted to meet us and know more about our work? In celebration of #WorldAutismAwarenessMonth, we’re excited to invite you to our community open house to spend 𝗔 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲! ☀️🌈 Expand your mind with free workshops on Augmentative and Alternative Communication and befriending. Meet our staff, youth and parent advocate at RC’s Human Library or take part in student-led workshops to explore music-tech and sport stacking. Plus – all workshop participants get a complimentary prata cup on us! Looking for something free and easy? Come shop and support our families and students running microbusinesses. Enjoy delicious makan in our canteen by our partner Springleaf Prata and a special promo of 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝟭, 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝟱𝟬% 𝗼𝗳𝗳 (applies to the lower-priced item) for both dine-in and takeaway. Check out what we have in store for you to learn about autism and #inclusion. Jio your friends and sign up and be a part of something GOOD. 📅 𝟭𝟮 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗦𝗮𝘁) ⏰ 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝗽𝗺 📍𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝟱𝟬𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝟭𝟰𝟵𝟭𝟬𝟲 Learn more and secure your seats at our workshops today at bit.ly/goodmorningrc

Today (18 Mar) is World Social Work Day! 🥳 To all social work professionals out there, we thank you for your tireless commitment, dedication, and resilience to empowering and enabling good lives. ❤️ Social workers play a crucial role in advocating for well-being, breaking down barriers, and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives. In the #disability sector, this work is even more specialised, requiring deep knowledge of different disabilities and their unique needs, as well as compassion and a person-centred approach. Their expertise is key to fostering full #inclusion and participation for individuals with disabilities and their families. We spoke with Joanne Cheng, Principal Social Worker, about disability social work: “Disability social work should be highly recognised for the vast amount of specialised knowledge and skills that a social worker should possess in order to support and advocate for full inclusion and participation of individuals with disabilities and their families. To promote this cause, there should be a specialised set of training that is developed to support social workers in this area of work.” 💬 – Have the heart to make a difference and #empower children and youths with disabilities? Apply now at bit.ly/workwithRC!

Inclusive classrooms start with YOU! 🌟 Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued in the classroom. The Making Every Preschool Inclusive (MEPI) course is designed to empower early childhood educators, early interventionists and professionals working with young learners  with the knowledge and skills to create truly #inclusive learning spaces. The comprehensive 40-hour course, endorsed by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) and SkillsFuture SG, will be conducted by our Rainbow Centre Training and Consultancy. Designed through collaborative partnerships with preschools in Singapore, the course champions collaborative teaming and synergises best practices in early intervention and early childhood for inclusion! You will be introduced to an inclusive co-teaching model, instructional approaches, and various teaching strategies and concepts to support diverse learners in the classrooms. The course fee is $2,100, with SSG funding available. Register by scanning the QR code or heading to https://lnkd.in/gF7dvsfj  🔗 For any queries, reach out to our team at rctc@rainbowcentre.org.sg. — Rainbow Centre Training & Consultancy (RCTC) is a Registered Training Provider (RTP) with Singapore Skillsfuture (SSG), which provides workshops and consultancies to individuals, professionals, or organisations keen about disability and inclusion.

The Rainbow Centre Scholarship is open to outstanding full-time undergraduate or postgraduate students who aspire to work with children and youths with #disabilities as allied professionals. The Scholarship covers tuition fees (less government subsidies) and any other compulsory fees required to complete the course of study. A monthly living allowance as well as book allowance will be granted to successful recipients. If you are a Singapore Citizen or PR who has a strong passion for our mission and are pursuing studies in the following fields, we welcome you to apply:  👉🏻 Undergraduate courses: Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy  👉🏻 Postgraduate courses: Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology Apply for RC scholarship now till 11 Apr at bit.ly/workwithRC 🔗

Psst… something very good is coming your way this World Autism Awareness Month, and we’d love for you to be part of this celebration! 💙✨ You can look forward to starting your day bright with 𝗔 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, a community open house, as we open our doors to welcome you to step into our space and meet our people. ☀️🌈 It is a wonderful opportunity to come learn about autism, get to know our work better and discover the many ways we can work together to build a more inclusive society. Good vibes, food and merch booths await, so SAVE THE DATE now!! 📅 𝟭𝟮 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗦𝗮𝘁) ⏰ 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝗽𝗺 📍 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀

🌟 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣!! 🌟 Are you looking for evidence-based strategies to better support children with autism in the classroom and enhance their classroom participation, independence and social connections? We are delighted to be part of the AWWA Inclusion Experts Series, where Janice Leong, Rainbow Centre’s Deputy Director of Early Intervention and Tee Yi, Lead Early Interventionist, will share real-life case studies and practical strategies you can apply in your work! 📢 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘿𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨: 🗓 Date: Saturday, 8 March 2025 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM 💻 Where: Online via Zoom 📌 Sign up now! 🔗 bit.ly/19aies

We welcome the increase in support for persons with disabilities as announced in Budget 2025 by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. This is a step forward in fostering inclusion and addressing the ‘Post-18 Cliff’. Each year, we see 60 to 90 graduates from our 3 SPED schools, many of whom are at risk of social isolation with limited services and social networks as adults. Beyond employment, there is a need to look holistically at a broader continuum of services due to their diverse disabilities and support requirements. It is encouraging that the government is studying post-18 pathways with stakeholders in a multi-year endeavour. Together, we can work towards better lives for our clients and families. https://lnkd.in/gfwe9jxZ

This year, the Ministry of Social and Family Development (@msfcares) is shining a well-deserved spotlight on the dedicated individuals who are at the heart of the social service sector. The #YearofCelebratingSocialServiceProfessionals honours their passion, commitment, and the life-changing impact they bring to the communities they serve. At Rainbow Centre, we’re proud to celebrate passionate individuals like Lim Yu Jie, our Assistant Senior Occupational Therapist, whose work and values are exactly what we treasure in those who serve in this sector. Yu Jie’s journey began as a child, wanting to include a neighbour with disabilities but not knowing how. Today, she’s a strong advocate, supporting her students with disabilities using the resources and skills she has honed over the years. 💪🏽✨ 📖 Read more at https://lnkd.in/gnW-7jnK 🔗 Inspired to join us in making a giant impact? We’re on the lookout for allied professionals who’d like to contribute to Building Good Lives for children and youths with disabilities! Check out our careers page for more info at bit.ly/workwithRC! 🌱 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 #RainbowCentreSingapore

🧠 What do you know about the Post-18 Cliff? For many persons with disabilities (#PwDs) and their caregivers, turning 18 means graduation from #specialeducation school, but also a period where they start losing vital support services which have supported them from birth, putting them at risk of social isolation. The decline in services makes it harder for them to stay meaningfully engaged in the community. But loneliness and social isolation are not concerns exclusive to PwDs. Friendship itself is becoming more elusive in today’s society. A recent study by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) found that the average number of close friends Singaporeans have has dropped significantly—from 10.67 in 2018 to just 6.49 in 2024. Younger individuals (aged 18 to 35) are even more likely to have fewer close friends, regardless of socioeconomic background. This is where initiatives like our #GoodLifeBefrienders (GLBF) Programme comes in! It is designed to be a social solution for young adults with #disabilities, fostering meaningful engagement through shared interests and activities in the community. From having a meal together to enjoying a day out at the park together, every interaction helps bridge this gap. ❣️ Think you’re ready to help us build an #inclusive society, one friendship at a time? Our next ‘Starting on the Good Life’ informative session will be in-person at Rainbow Centre Margaret Drive School (501 Margaret Drive) where you will have the opportunity to also join and experience befriending in action after! 🔗 bit.ly/goodlifeinfosession These photos, featuring some of our alumni, are part of Bob Lee’s photo-video project, Finding What’s Next, which highlights the challenges youths with autism face after leaving special education schools at 18.