Inclusive Communities
Explore a list of inclusive communities for individuals with autism, their families and more.
The list provided below is for information purposes only and is not exhaustive. Please contact the respective organizations for more information about their programs.
The Autism Collaborative does not endorse or guarantee the effectiveness of the programs listed.
If you have used any of these services and would like to share your feedback, or if your organization wishes to be included in the list, please reach out to us at imh.autism.research@nhghealth.com.sg (opens in new tab).
Our organization reserves the right to remove any services listed without any prior notice.
Cafes
Inclusive cafes and their opening hours and contact details.
Organization | Information |
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Contact: 6580 4624 Email: mettacafe@metta.org.sg (opens in new tab) Monday - Sunday: 7am - 5pm (Last order: 3:45pm) Location: Metta Building Level 1, Metta Cafe, 32 Simei Street 1, S529950 | Initiated by Metta Welfare Association, Metta Cafe provides F&B vocational training for Metta School graduates aged 18 and above, with mild intellectual disability and/or ASD. |
Foreword Coffee (opens in new tab) Contact: 8949 0142 Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Locations: NUS / Mediacorp Campus / Temasek Shophouse / Esplanade Mall | A social enterprise cafe that provides employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, special needs, and mental health conditions. |
Social Programmes
Social befriending and community programmes.
Organization | Programme Information |
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Good Life Befrienders Programme (opens in new tab) Contact: 8797 6304 | A one-year befriending programme to provide young adults with disabilities participation in the community and develop friendships. This programme addresses challenges of social isolation faced by graduates who often experience a drop in services and support as they transition out of school. |
MINDS: Me Too! Club (opens in new tab) Contact: 8905 0965 | MINDS Me Too! Club supports the social integration of persons with intellectual disabilities through a variety of leisure and befriending activities. Organized by trained volunteers, their activities aim to encourage meaningful connections and shared experiences with peers from diverse backgrounds.
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YMCA Club LITE (opens in new tab) Contact: 8727 6930 Email: csp@ymca.org.sg (opens in new tab) Click here (opens in new tab) for the registration link. | A club for youths with special needs to hang out and have fun! Activities include baking, photography and outdoor activities. Some perks include:
*Please note that there is an age requirement of 18 years and above to be eligible for YMCA Club LITE. |