The recent Singapore International Festival of the Arts (SIFA) featured disabled kids who perform in their own theatre production.
Not only will this production give the kids a chance to explore their talents, it gives a form of career for them too!
This is very aligned to our ASPIRE messaging that talks about recognising skills and talents outside of the educational paper chase!
Hope things will change to a similar direction when it comes to our PMEs and employment in Singapore.
http://workingwithgrace.wordpress.com/2014/09/22/disabled-theatre-disabling-misconceptions-enabling-dreams/
Disabled Theatre: Disabling Misconceptions, Enabling Dreams
"But I came to understand that these actors with learning disabilities are not that different from us. Are we able to look upon them as equals? If you have to avert your gaze, or stifle nervous laughter, or find yourself shifting in your seat, then you have something to think about."
"And that got me thinking, there is so much potential in the Singapore arts scene, great musicians, actors and actresses, sculptures, and the list goes on. Yet, theatre and acting has never been a flourishing industry in Singapore. Recently, the hot topic on ASPIRE addressed issues about moving away from this “paper chase” mindset to one that focuses on skills and experience. Also, it is not the first time we hear about the emphasis on skills and experience. The Labour Movement in Singapore has also been pushing for Singaporeans to respect every job and worker regardless of their paper qualifications. Mr Seah Keng Tia, Chairperson of Young NTUC once said “The Singaporean society must be one that respects every worker and every job. We must strive to create a culture that supports the pursuit of happiness and balance, as success is more than economic growth and wealth alone.”
Not only will this production give the kids a chance to explore their talents, it gives a form of career for them too!
This is very aligned to our ASPIRE messaging that talks about recognising skills and talents outside of the educational paper chase!
Hope things will change to a similar direction when it comes to our PMEs and employment in Singapore.
http://workingwithgrace.wordpress.com/2014/09/22/disabled-theatre-disabling-misconceptions-enabling-dreams/
Disabled Theatre: Disabling Misconceptions, Enabling Dreams
"But I came to understand that these actors with learning disabilities are not that different from us. Are we able to look upon them as equals? If you have to avert your gaze, or stifle nervous laughter, or find yourself shifting in your seat, then you have something to think about."
"And that got me thinking, there is so much potential in the Singapore arts scene, great musicians, actors and actresses, sculptures, and the list goes on. Yet, theatre and acting has never been a flourishing industry in Singapore. Recently, the hot topic on ASPIRE addressed issues about moving away from this “paper chase” mindset to one that focuses on skills and experience. Also, it is not the first time we hear about the emphasis on skills and experience. The Labour Movement in Singapore has also been pushing for Singaporeans to respect every job and worker regardless of their paper qualifications. Mr Seah Keng Tia, Chairperson of Young NTUC once said “The Singaporean society must be one that respects every worker and every job. We must strive to create a culture that supports the pursuit of happiness and balance, as success is more than economic growth and wealth alone.”
