SEN SUPPORT IN HIGHER LEARNING

ITE SUPPORT

The Learning Accessibility Office (LAO) ​

The Learning Accessibility Office (LAO) at each ITE College is set up to support students with Special Education Needs (SEN) in their learning process so that students with SEN can have a holistic education, and attain independent living and work skills to gain meaningful employment upon graduation.

Services Available
Students with SEN can approach the LAO at their respective Colleges for assistance to access services needed for their learning, such as:
  • Course counselling
  • Transition support
  • Advice on Assistive Technology  devices
  • Access to facilities
  • Behavioural support
  • Provision of appropriate access arrangements during tests and examinations
  • Industrial attachment
  • Career counselling

​SEN Fund will be set up to help students in ITE with physical or sensory-related impairments purchase Assistive Technology devices and supporting services. A new High-Needs category with a raised subsidy cap will be introduced, Singapore Citizens registered as full-time students in a polytechnic or the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) will now be eligible for higher funding support, if they are professionally certified to have severe physical or sensory impairment.

Examples of Assistive Technology devices and support services include the following:
  • Alternative keyboards
  • Braille displays
  • Braille printers / embossers
  • Computer pointing devices
  • Reading systems
  • Text-to-speech devices
  • Voice recognition technology
  • Word prediction systems
  • Note-taking services
  • Signing interpretation services​

POLYTECHNIC SUPPORT

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Unit

The Special Educational Needs (SEN) Unit has been specifically set up to cater for students with SEN. It will tap on relevant resources to provide transition and support services to meet the individual needs of our students with SEN:

  • Pre-admission
  • Academic Support Arrangements
  • Access Arrangements for Examinations
  • Assistive Equipment and Support Services
  • Referral to counselling and other support services
  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) Fund ​​

S'pore Poly launches centre for special needs students. Students with special needs will now be able to borrow tools to help their learning at the first Special Education Needs (SEN) centre at an institute of higher learning here. There is also a soundproof room and a lounge available for rest.

UNIVERSITY SUPPORT

NUS disability support

NUS is committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing academic environment to students with disabilities and special education needs with a wide range of inclusive services and resources available to facilitate an enriching and participative campus life in NUS.

NTU Accessible Education Unit (AEU)

The Accessible Education Unit (AEU) at NTU aspires to support students with disabilities and Special Education Needs (SEN) in their learning process so that they can have a holistic education experience, and attain independent living, communication and work skills to gain meaningful employment and contribute to society upon graduation.

SMU Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach to Diversity & Inclusion provides our staff, students, and partners with the platform to succeed in this environment, even as it underscores our commitment to be a leading supporter and advocate in this area.
Our goals for Diversity & Inclusion:
  1. Enrich work and learning for all
  2. Foster an open and inclusive culture
  3. Promote collegiality on campus

Our approach to Diversity & Inclusion:
  1. Address inequities and empower the marginalised
  2. Develop cross-cultural awareness and appreciation across campus
  3. Support diversity champions across campus
  4. Inform the university's goals and longer term strategy
Find out more about our initiatives to support diversity and inclusion at SMU.

SUSS Special Needs Support

Singapore University of Social Sciences is committed to provide the best assistance to all our students in their learning journey with us. Below are highlights of some of the facilities and services provided for students with special needs.

SUTD (SEN) Support

For more information on the facilities and services available for SUTD students, please click below. ​

SIT Disability Support

The Student Care team is committed to provide students the opportunity to participate in the rich and diverse life here in SIT. We assist students with disabilities in attaining equal access to academic programmes, extracurricular activities, and facilities on campus. We seek to provide services and support that promote educational equality for students with disabilities.

Private-Institution Support

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

NAFA acknowledges the potential of our youths and the diversity of learning capabilities. The Academy will, within our given resources, facilitate and support students with Special Education Needs (SEN).
  • Pastoral Care Tutors
  • Professional Counsellor
  • ​Academic and Examination Arrangements

​SEN Fund
NAFA does not benefit from the SEN Fund disbursed by the Singapore Ministry of Education to polytechnics and ITE colleges. However, NAFA is committed to provide the same support for students enrolled into our full time diploma and degree programmes and has set up its own NAFA SEN Fund.

DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES (DSS)
DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore strives to ensure that all students are provided with an equal opportunity to participate in the college’s programs, courses, and activities. ​

Lasalle College of the Arts

SSI Courses - Creative Therapy for Working with Persons with Special Needs: Art Therapy
​SSG funding is available for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents only. VCF funding is available for foreigners who are staff of member VWOs of NCSS via Direct Training Application.

MA in ART THERAPY​
As an Art Therapist, you purposefully facilitate an art-making process to promote create self-expression, reflection, understanding and change with people and/or communities who encounter a range of stress, trauma, physical, mental or societal challenges and experiences.

The Dare To Dream Scholarship is awarded to new Diploma students with special needs, who have demonstrated good performance, track record, and/or relevant experience in his or her chosen field of study. More about Dare to Dream.