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The Purple Parade

The Parade may be postponed to 2027, but our cause cannot be postponed.

NJC x Eden Funtasia

$182,884.26 is what National Junior College’s Principal Lucy Toh, staff, students and ex-students raised for Eden Centre for Adults!

Community, Disabilities, Education, MPDenise PhuaOctober 12, 2026Eden School, National Junior College, Eden Centre

Moving Ahead on Disability Support

Very grateful that things disability are moving ahead positively in Singapore! The Taskforce on Assurance for Families with Persons with Disabilities has published its report, with the Government committing to spend up to 60% more on average on a PWD. Government is important but it will continue to take a Village.

Community, Disabilities, MPDenise PhuaOctober 5, 2026Taskforce on Assurance for Families with PwDs

Bringing up my son with Autism @ ST Podcasts

Check out The Straits Times’ podcast of my journey as a parent and advocate — in an hour of conversation.

Community, Disabilities, MPDenise PhuaSeptember 3, 2026The Straits Times

The Purple Symphony @ Singapore Botanic Gardens

For the first time, our musicians from The Purple Symphony came together to form their own performing groups — choosing the music, shaping the experience and leading it entirely on their own terms. A community where over 100 musicians, with and without disabilities, are seen for their talent, not their challenges.

St Andrew's Autism Centre's Walk Of A Lifetime

I'm very pleased to support St Andrew's Autism Centre's Walk Of A Lifetime this morning. This is a cause looking into the affordability and accessibility of services for adults with disabilities — an identified gap in the sector. I'm glad I'm still around to see all of this.

Community, Disabilities, Mayor, MPDenise PhuaAugust 31, 2026St Andrew's Autism Centre, Walk of a Lifetime

SAVH Patron Lunch 2026

Inspired by Prof Tommy Koh - 88 years young, and still so active and interested in people and causes. If I live till 88, I hope I will be the same.

Community, Disabilities, Mayor, MPDenise PhuaAugust 28, 2026SAVH, Prof Tommy Koh

A Slow Breakfast, A Full Memory

It was in 2009 when Tay retired and the first batch of Pathlight School graduated — a few couldn't find a workplace who would take and coach them. So we bought a small cafe and took in the first batch of special needs staff. We were taught that sometimes in life, something has to die before it can grow further.

Community, Disabilities, Education, Other Occasions, ThoughtsDenise PhuaAugust 11, 2026Professor Brawn, Pathlight School

Music for a Cause

Formed since 1979, the Dins self organise and self fund their world tours — giving back as part of their learning. Now they perform at A Very Special Voice 2026 this Saturday, together with students from Pathlight School, to raise funds for adults on the spectrum.