About Us
About Us
Introduction
Our Mission
To extend God’s love to the community by developing and implementing support services for children with delays and disabilities so that their full potential may be realised.
Our Ethos
Every man, woman and child is valuable in the eyes of God. Each person’s presence, whatever the measure of his or her abilities, adds to the richness and diversity of life. The old adage that ‘variety is the spice of life’ embodies a part of what SPICES believes in as we work with children with learning disabilities.
Our Story
How We Started
SPICES was started as a community project by Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church on 10 March 1997. The project was birthed by the vision of Mabel Tan who had a burden for children in need. While Mabel passed on before the launch, her legacy lives on in SPICES.
Standing for Support for Parents, Infants and Children through Early Services, the name SPICES was selected as a representation of the spice and flavour that children with disabilities add to the community.
In April 2010, SPICES was registered as a society under the Registrar of societies. We strive to make a difference in the lives of children with special needs, with our various programmes, and training courses for parents and teachers.
SPICES Team
Mr. Sin Tiew Cheo
Chairman
Mr. Simon Hoo Hock Chwee
Vice Chairman
Mdm Kathleen Tan
Secretary
Mdm Audrey Yeoh
Treasurer
Mr. Simon Chan
Vice Treasurer
Mr. Andrew Wong
Committee Member
Mr. Lim Tan Chun
Committee Member
Dr. Chew Poy Hoe
Committee Member
(from the left)
Racheal Yap, Cassandra Sii, Ravern Tiew, Wong Hui Min, Joanne Lee, Sii Hui Jiun
Cassandra Sii
Programme coordinator
Wong Hui Min
Administrator
Ravern Tiew
Early Intervention Educator
Sii Hui Jiun
Early Intervention Educator
Joanne Lee
Early Intervention Educator
Racheal Yap
Early Intervention Educator
Programme Emphases
Our programmes are focused on holistic education and training for children with developmental delays, and their parents/caregivers.
Early Intervention
Providing children with developmental delays opportunities for learning at an early age through quality educational programmes developed based on best practices in the field of special needs.
Family Involvement
Parental involvement is an essential component. We equip parents with essential skills and information as well as offer practical, emotional support.
Inclusion
Promote public awareness of the needs of children with delay/disabilities and their full inclusion and participation in society.
Training and Resource Development
We are committed to organize and host trainings to equip teachers, parents, volunteers and students.
Collaboration and Support
We assist and collaborate with a network of EIP centres nationwide to promote and develop quality programmes and expertise in the field of special education.