Forward SG participant shares idea for a better Singapore
20 December 2022
For Forward SG Participant S. Narresh Babu, he feels that for a more inclusive Singapore, it begins with employers having heart, such as offering flexible work arrangements for those with accessibility issues.

My Forward Singapore Idea
S.Narresh Babu
Aspiring entrepreneur, 30
Forward SG Participant
For a more inclusive society
“There should be more wheelchair-friendly options at venues for work, play and learning. For example, malls can install portable metal ramps that can be laid out when necessary.”
Create a flexible work culture
“More employers should offer flexible working arrangements for those with accessibility issues. For example, data analytics is a deskbound job. If we have the skills although the office is not wheelchair-friendly, give us the option to work from home, and not reject our application.”
Change mindsets
“Employers can be more open-minded towards persons of disability. Most of us have the mental capacity to do more than simple data-entry work. Consider our applications based on our formal training, and individual passions.”
My dream for the future
“I dream of making my own ice-cream, and starting an F&B business. But many such courses do not have wheelchair-accessible facilities. For a truly inclusive society, I believe concessions should be made for the wheelchair-bound for most, if not all activities.”