Forward SG participant shares idea for a better Singapore

8 February 2023

Forward SG participant Jasmine Lee, a mother and caregiver of a child with special needs, says anyone can support families like hers in practical ways.

My Forward Singapore Idea

Jasmine Lee
Homemaker and caregiver, 2019 Healthcare Humanity Awards Honourable Mention Award recipient, Parent volunteer of Rare Disorders Society (Singapore), 37
Forward SG Participant

More support for families with special needs

“I am a mother of two and my 10-year-old daughter Sarah is non-verbal, non-mobile and tube-fed. While safety nets via schemes and subsidies are a lifeline for us, there are many other ways families with special needs can also be supported.”

Anyone can help

“Many of us parents are so tied up with caring for our high-dependency children, we have little time for our other able-bodied kids. It would be very helpful if we have volunteers who are willing to spend time engaging them with meaningful activities or even helping them with their school work.”

Companies can play a part

“I encourage corporates to reach support groups and ask, how can we help? Other ways the community can assist include offering rides to and from hospitals and special needs schools, as well as better support in respite care services for caregivers who look after their charge 24/7.”