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DPA’s statement on Budget 2023
On Tuesday, 14 February 2023, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong delivered budget statement 2023 entitled “Moving Forward in a New Era”. The Disabled People’s Association (DPA) Singapore welcomes many of
DPA’s statement on DORSCON level returning to Green on 13 February 2023
As Singapore enters a new phase of its Covid-19 era, and as the Singapore government is putting together its “After-Action Review” of lessons learned during the previous phases of the pandemic, the Disabled
DPA CELEBRATES! – Year-End Fundraising Campaign
Back for its second year, ‘DPA celebrates’ is all about the spirit of giving and how you can support the work that DPA does to build a more inclusive Singapore. Gifts have superpowers
DPA’s Response to the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Review of Singapore
In 2013, Singapore ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) – a United Nations (UN) convention outlining best standards and practices for disability rights. As a result of ratifying
DPA Parallel Report 2022
DPA submitted an updated Parallel Report to the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)Committee in July 2022. This was done so that the Commitee could hear from the disability
Singapore’s recovery from the pandemic presents untapped opportunities for disability inclusion
Last month, Parliament passed Budget 2022, which was entitled “Charting our new way forward” to underscore how Singapore aims to strengthen its social compact as it recovers from the pandemic. Persons with disabilities
DPA 34th e-Annual General Meeting (e-AGM)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 34th e-ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (e-AGM) of the Disabled People’s Association (DPA) for the year 2020/2021 will be held on Thursday 9th September 2021 at 7:00 pm via
DPA 33rd e-Annual General Meeting (AGM)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 33rd e-ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) of the Disabled People’s Association (DPA) for the year 2019/2020 will be held on Tuesday 29th September 2020 at 7:00 pm via Zoom
An Evening with Haben Girma – 16 April 2019
Organised in collaboration with the US Embassy in Singapore, the Disabled People’s Association welcomed prolific human rights advocate Ms Haben Girma for a session that saw an incredible turnout. From disability advocates, to
DPA’s statement on Budget 2023
On Tuesday, 14 February 2023, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong delivered budget statement 2023 entitled “Moving Forward
DPA’s statement on DORSCON level returning to Green on 13 February 2023
As Singapore enters a new phase of its Covid-19 era, and as the Singapore government is putting together its “After-Action
DPA CELEBRATES! – Year-End Fundraising Campaign
Back for its second year, ‘DPA celebrates’ is all about the spirit of giving and how you can support the
DPA’s Response to the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Review of Singapore
In 2013, Singapore ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) – a United Nations (UN) convention
DPA Parallel Report 2022
DPA submitted an updated Parallel Report to the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)Committee in July
Singapore’s recovery from the pandemic presents untapped opportunities for disability inclusion
Last month, Parliament passed Budget 2022, which was entitled “Charting our new way forward” to underscore how Singapore aims to
DPA 34th e-Annual General Meeting (e-AGM)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 34th e-ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (e-AGM) of the Disabled People’s Association (DPA) for the year
DPA 33rd e-Annual General Meeting (AGM)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 33rd e-ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) of the Disabled People’s Association (DPA) for the year
An Evening with Haben Girma – 16 April 2019
Organised in collaboration with the US Embassy in Singapore, the Disabled People’s Association welcomed prolific human rights advocate Ms Haben
“The Opportunity of Accessibility, Technology & Travel”
“Disabled People’s Association was delighted to reconnect with old friends (and make new ones) at a talk by Srin Madipalli
See the True Me: Let’s Chat about Photography
As part of the National Council of Social Services’ See True Me Campaign, Inclusion Ambassadors from Disabled People’s Association hosted
Launch of “A Place For Us” by Cassandra Chiu
On 9th February 2019, DPA attended Cassandra Chiu’s book launch at Gateway Theatre. The book launch was a notable one