DiD Singapore Given the hustle and bustle of life in Singapore, Dialogue in the Dark is a powerful reminder to simply listen, smell, feel and touch. Dialogue in the Dark Singapore is an experience like no other. Visitors must navigate the exhibition in the dark, with the help of guides who are blind. This is a fresh kind of experiential learning, very hands-on and thought-provoking. The sensory adventure of Dialogue in the Dark Singapore offers a unique learning opportunity for visitors of all ages. Our exhibition is the first permanent Dialogue in the Dark site in Southeast Asia, and the first in the world located within an educational institution. Strategically sited in Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Dialogue in the Dark Singapore is a teaching and learning facility for Ngee Ann students. Young people studying relevant diplomas also help in the running of Dialogue in the Dark Singapore, giving them valuable experience in running a real social enterprise. In addition, our staff and students conduct research into issues facing the disabled in Singapore. Dialogue in the Dark Singapore conducts Educational Workshops for Upper Primary and Secondary school students. We also offer Executive Workshops for adult professionals, focusing on team-building and communication. MISSION Dialogue in the Dark Singapore aims to raise awareness and facilitate inclusion of marginalized people in our community. Our vision of social integration goes beyond just helping the blind. In the darkness, we can no longer see differences of race, class, and religion. We also believe more employment opportunities should be given to the disabled. Dialogue in the Dark Singapore only employs the blind as guides in the dark rooms of our exhibition. Objectives - Increase social awareness of people with visual and other impairments
- Change mindsets to encourage and promote an inclusive society
- Promote employment for the disabled, in partnership with community-minded companies and organisations
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