About Autism Resource Centre (Singapore)

Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) or ARC(S), is a not-for-profit charity based in Singapore and registered in year 2000. It was started by professional and parent volunteers dedicated to serving children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to help these individuals lead meaningful and independent lives in society.

ARC(S) adopts a co-ordinated, multi-pronged approach to serving individuals with ASD through awareness, advocacy and empowerment.

  • AWARENESS
    Highlight the needs of individuals with autism and to increase understanding of the disorder
  • ADVOCACY
    Advocate for a wide range of services that will enable individuals with autism to maximise their potential.
  • EMPOWERMENT
    Empower individuals with autism, their parents and caregivers as well as the professional team, through education and training
Pathlight School

Mission

To help individuals with an autism spectrum disorder maximise their potential in life through advocacy and provision of services in education, employment and empowering of family caregivers / professionals.

Values

In fulfilling our mission to serve individuals with autism, we are guided by our 5 core values – the 5 “Cs”:

  • Character
  • Competence
  • Compassion
  • Conviction
  • Contribution

ARC(S) Management Committee* (2013/2014)

Ms Denise Phua Lay Peng

Ms Denise Phua Lay Peng

President

Ms Loh Wai Mooi

Ms Loh Wai Mooi

Vice President

Ms Loh Wai Mooi

Ms Kwek Puay Khoon

Honorary Treasurer

Ms Choong Hui Yeeng

Ms Choong Hui Yeeng

Honorary Secretary

Ms Ang Hwee Koon

Ms Ang Hwee Koon

Members

Mrs Leong Geok Hoon

Mrs Leong Geok Hoon

Member

Ms Lo Wei Min

Ms Lo Wei Min

Member

Ms Tan Kai Foong

Ms Tan Kai Foong

Member

Mr Sadanand Varma

Mr Sadanand Varma

Member

Mr Yew Teng Leong

Mr Yew Teng Leong

Member

Pathlight School Board Members* (2013/2014)

Mr Kang Puay Seng

Mr Kang Puay Seng

Chairman

Ms Denise Phua Lay Peng

Ms Denise Phua Lay Peng

Supervisor

Ms Lo Wei Min

Ms Lo Wei Min

Honorary Treasurer

Ms Linda Kho

Ms Linda Kho

Secretary

Mr Liak Teng Lit

Mr Liak Teng Lit

Member

Ms Loh Wai Mooi

Ms Loh Wai Mooi

Member

Mr Sim Kay Soon

Mr Sim Kay Soon

Member

Mr Wong Hong Kuan

Mr Wong Hong Kuan

Member

Mr Yew Teng Leong

Mr Yew Teng Leong

Member

* All Board Members serve as volunteers and do not receive any form of remuneration or allowance.
Not in Photo – Mrs Chong Suet Fong, MOE Representative

ARC(S) & Pathlight School Key Function Leaders (2013/2014)

Ms Sylvia Yap

Ms Sylvia Yap

Executive Director,
Autism Resource Centre (S)

Ms Linda Kho

Ms Linda Kho

Principal,
Pathlight School

Ms Loy Sheau Mei

Ms Loy Sheau Mei

Vice Principal,
Pathlight School

Ms Anita Russell

Ms Anita Russell

Director,
ARC(S) Autism Intervention, Training & Consultancy

Ms Goh Boon Keng

Ms Goh Boon Keng

Business Director,
ARC(S) Autism Intervention, Training & Consultancy

Mrs Stephenie Khoo

Mrs Stephenie Khoo

Principal,
ARC(S) WeCAN Early Intervention Programme

Ms Jacelyn Lim

Ms Jacelyn Lim

Senior Manager,
Employability and Employment Centre

Mr Dennis Tan

Mr Dennis Tan

Manager,
ARC(S) Enrichment Programme

Ms Rosa Yap

Ms Rosa Yap

Senior Manager,
ARC(S) & Pathlight School (Finance)

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.

Margaret Mead, Anthropologist

Highlights

Staff Strength
FY 2013/2014
306 Permanent Staff
FY 2012/2013
277 Permanent Staff
WeCAN Early Intervention Programme
FY 2013/2014
140 Children Served
30.9% of Children Subsidised
FY 2012/2013
143 Children Served
62% of Children Subsidised
Pathlight School
FY 2013/2014
906 Students Served
S$1.2 Million Financial Assistance Disbursed
40% of Students Assisted Financially
FY 2012/2013
803 Students Served
S$1.38 Million Financial Assistance Disbursed
43% of Students Assisted Financially
Employability and Employment Centre (E2C)
FY 2013/2014
65 Pathlight Students Coached and Trained
126 External Clients Served (Cumulative)
36 External Clients Placed in Jobs (Cumulative)
FY 2012/2013
55 Pathlight Students Coached and Trained
71 External Clients Served (Cumulative)
23 External Clients Placed in Jobs (Cumulative)
Autism Intervention Training and Consultancy (AITC)
FY 2013/2014
2,658 Trainees
1,194 Clients Served
FY 2012/2013
2,718 Trainees
1,051 Clients Served
ARC(S) Enrichment Unit
FY 2013/2014
1,845 Trainees
FY 2012/2013
1,325 Trainees
Social & Leisure Club (SLC) for Young Adults
FY 2013/2014
65 Members
FY 2012/2013
60 Members
IT & Design Academy (ITDA)
FY 2013/2014
42 Courses Offered
906 Clients Served
FY 2012/2013
32 Courses Offered
803 Clients Served
Pathlight School Artist Development Programme (ADP)
FY 2013/2014
25 Student Artists
FY 2012/2013
20 Student Artists
Fundraising
FY 2013/2014
S$1,685,807
Funds Raised (Excluding Donations-in-Kind)
FY 2012/2013
S$1,037,210 Funds Raised (Excluding Donations-in-Kind)
ARC(S) Membership
FY 2013/2014
297 Members
FY 2012/2013
294 Members
Total Revenue
FY 2013/2014
S$30,845,779
FY 2012/2013
S$26,062,810
Net Surplus
FY 2013/2014
S$3,931,672
FY 2012/2013
S$2,978,388

Core Services & Programmes

Fund Raising & Others

Fund Raising

A Big ‘Thank You’ To Our Partners And Supporters!

We are very grateful to our partners and supporters who continuously and generously donate their time and money to our various programmes.

We take this opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all our partners and supporters.

Below are highlights of fundraising events during the year.

S$1,685,807
Total Funds Raised
(excluding donations-in-kind)

The Community Foundation of Singapore and Mainly I Love Kids (MILK) Fund

  • The Community Foundation of Singapore and Milk Fund co-funded the MILK Fund Bursary for Pathlight School students from low income families
  • The MILK Fund Bursary provides financial support for school textbooks, stationery, uniforms, transport, pocket money as well as fees for enrichment programmes
  • This ensures that students from low income families have equal access to quality education and enrichment programmes  
  • 235 (about 26% of total student population) Pathlight School students benefited from this programme
Students contibuting to the funds
Students contibuting to the funds

A Very Special Walk 2013

  • ARC(S)'s annual fundraising event, A Very Special Walk 2013, attracted about 1,000 people
  • Mr Tan Chuan-Jin, Acting Minister for Manpower, officiated the event
  • After the walk, participants enjoyed a concert performance and had fun at a mini carnival
  • The event raised S$578,000 exceeding the target of S$300,000
  • Funds raised were channelled to ARC(S)'s Employability and Employment Centre (E2C), which aims to equip adults with autism with employable skills for placements in suitable jobs, with appropriate job support
Ms Denise Phua, President of ARC, thanking partners and supporters
Ms Denise Phua, President of ARC, thanking partners and supporters

Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital's "Light a Dream" fundraising event

  • 83 Pathlight students from Upper Primary and Artist Development Programme (ADP) had the opportunity to contribute to the community through their artwork
  • These students painted 60 light cubes as part of Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital's Christmas fundraising drive, 'Light a Dream'
  • The light cubes were sold online with prices ranging from $100 to $300 and Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital matched dollar for dollar for every light cube sold
  • $24,000 was raised for Pathlight School’s Poor and Needy Fund
Pathlight students with Dr Kelvin Loh, CEO of Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, at the Cheque Presentation ceremony
Cheque Presentation Ceremony

Waves of Hope Swimathon (WOHS) fund raiser by NUS Rotaract Club

  • 20 Pathlight students participated in the annual charity Swimathon organised by the Rotaract Club of National University of Singapore (NUS)
  • They swam alongside 450 other swimmers to raise funds for  Pathlight School, the designated beneficiary for 2013
  • $29, 831 was raised from the event for Pathlight School’s Poor and Needy Fund
  • Pathlight students and their families demonstrated the value of ‘Contribution beyond Self’ in this fund-raising event
  • Pathlight School is grateful to NUS Rotaract Club for the opportunity to be part of this ‘youth for youth’ advocacy event!
Dr Christine Koh (right), Deputy Track Head (Secondary) of Pathlight School, receiving the cheque from representatives of NUS Rotaract Club
Cheque Presentation Ceremony

First Insurance Plan Designed for People with Special Needs

  • NTUC Income, in consultation with Autism Resource Centre (Singapore), launched the first-ever insurance plan for people with autism - SpecialCare (Autism) - on 14 August 2013
  • This plan covers children and adults with autism aged between 15 days to 30 years old for medical expenses due to accidents and infectious diseases
  • Pathlight School funded the first year premium for students in its lowest 10 percentile on its subsidy scheme
Mr Tan Suee Chieh, Chief Executive of NTUC Income and Ms Denise Phua, ARC President, at the press conference for the launch of SpecialCare (Autism)
Mr Tan Suee Chieh, Chief Executive of NTUC Income and Ms Denise Phua, ARC President, at the press conference for the launch of SpecialCare (Autism)