The Organisers

Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) or ARC(S), was established as a response to the growing concern that the needs of this diverse population go beyond existing provision. ARC(S) aims to help individuals with an autism spectrum disorder maximise their potential in life through advocacy and provision of services in education, employment and empowering of family caregivers / professionals. It also hopes to highlight the needs of these individuals and to increase understanding and awareness of autism in our community.

Pathlight School started by Autism Resource Centre (Singapore), is the first autism-focused school offering Singapore’s mainstream academic curriculum blended with life readiness skills. Invited by the Ministry of Education (MOE), it began operations in January 2004 and is known to be one of the fastest growing and progressive special schools in Singapore. The school caters to students with ASD and related disorders aged between 7 and 18 years of age who are cognitively able to access mainstream academics, but require additional support such as smaller class size, special accommodations and teaching staff trained in autism. The school has grown from 41 students in January 2004 to more than 600 students in 2012.

01 Raffles Scouts/Gryphons Alumni, present and former scouts of Raffles Institution have been volunteering to help make A Very Special Walk happen since its first inception in 2005. 01 Raffles Scout Group was formed in 1934 and has an illustrious 76 years of history. The Scout Group comprises active members from Year 1 to 6 and a dedicated team of alumni who shares their time and wealth of experience. The group strives to develop the skills, attitudes and values of scouting in all the boys. These core values and attitudes are enshrined in the Scout Promise, Law and Motto. The group believes that the spirit of servant-leadership and deep learning is enshrined in service to the community. Community involvement programmes are regular features of 01 Raffles Scout Group.