- Independent Living and Community Integration
Aptitude Buddy Club
Problem Statement
Students with special needs who transit from Special Education (SPED) schools to mainstream higher education may face challenges adapting to a new learning and social environment. They may require additional support to build confidence, develop social connections and navigate academic life independently.
Solution
Aptitude Buddy Club is a befriending and training programme for students with disabilities enrolled in ITE College West. Through peer support, structured activities, and skills development opportunities, the programme helps participants strengthen their functional and social skills that they require in daily life to become independent adults.
Outcomes
This aims to support students with disabilities by:
- Enhancing social and interpersonal skills;
- Providing opportunities to develop social skills for work and other collaborative settings; and
- Fostering a more inclusive school environment by promoting understanding and reducing stigma.
More About Guarantee
TOUCH Community Services is a not-for-profit charity organisation officially registered in 1992. Since then, TOUCH have served people of all ages, races, and religions to inspire hope and transform lives.
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