Speakers
Eric Chua
Senior Parliamentary SecretaryMinistry of Law & Ministry of Social and Family Development
Eric Chua
Mr Eric Chua is Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development, as well as Law. Mr Chua was previously a lifesaver in the Singapore Civil Defence Force for 17 years before being elected to Parliament in July 2020. Before joining politics, Mr Chua spent a good part of his time volunteering in the community. Over the span of his professional and volunteering journey, he discovered his passion for working with and empowering people. Having come from a humble family background, Mr Chua advocates strongly for social mobility and is a strong believer of the power of mentoring.
Most recently, Mr Chua was the co-chair of the 27-member Enabling Masterplan 2030 Steering Committee, that sets out the vision for Singapore as an inclusive society in 2030. He was also the Head of an inter-agency delegation for Singapore’s first Constructive Dialogue with the United Nations committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, where Singapore shared the progress we have made, and our continued commitment in our journey towards an inclusive society.
Michael Fembek
Michael Fembek is the CEO of the Zero Project.
A former business journalist, he has initiated and developed the Zero Project since 2008. In July 2022, Michael Fembek joined the Board of Directors of the Essl Foundation, in charge of strategy, international cooperations and communications. He is also head of the Disability Thematic Network of Philea, the leading European Association of foundations.
As the former Editor-in-Chief of "Gewinn", an Austrian business magazine, Michael has been keen to pair his entrepreneurial ambitions with value and purpose. Consequently, in 2009 he initiated "Sinnstifter", a project by Austrian philanthropists, and launched the annual Austrian Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Guide. His work with foundations was further enriched when in 2014, he co-initiated the Austrian philanthropic association, called "Verband für Gemeinnütziges Stiften", where he serves as Vice President. In 2016, he co-initiated the Haus der Philanthropie, a novel co-working space dedicated to NGOs, as well as the Sinnbildungsstiftung, a foundation focusing on innovations in education, on which he currently serves as a Board Member.
Michael Fembek holds a graduate degree in Economics from the Vienna University of Economics and Business.
Moses Lee
Mr Moses Lee is currently the Chairman of SG Enable and Special Needs Trust Company (SNTC). Under his stewardship as Chairman of Tote Board (2013 to 2020), the SNTC (since 2019), and SG Enable (since 2022), many initiatives were launched to strengthen the social service sector, enhance the financial security of persons with disabilities, and support their aspirations. These include the Enabling Lives Initiative, by SG Enable and Tote Board, and the Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund, administered by SG Enable.
Mr Lee retired from the Singapore Civil Service in October 2012 after a distinguished career in both the development and regulatory areas of the public service. His appointments included being Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister and Permanent Secretary in the Ministries of Labour, Community Development and Health.
Mr Lee was the Commissioner of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) from 2005 until his retirement. As the Commissioner, Mr Lee pushed for IRAS to excel in managing both tax compliance and customer service.
Shalom Lim
Shalom Lim is a physically disabled artist, advocate, and storyteller with muscular dystrophy. As co-founder of Rebirth Ensemble, he champions accessibility in fine art for all. His practice spans visual and performing arts, policy, and public speaking. He recently co-emceed the 2023 Asia Pacific Breweries Foundation Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities award ceremony.
Amanda Yip
Amanda Yip is a vision-impaired artist, performer, and accessibility consultant. She co-founded Rebirth Ensemble, Singapore’s first disability-led art consultancy, to reimagine fine art experiences. A painter and advocate for inclusive design, Amanda draws on lived experience to inspire change. She recently co-emceed The Purple Parade 2024 indoor concert at Suntec.
Carrie Chow
Carrie is an Accessibility Evangelist at Atos, where she connects people with opportunities to enhance digital accessibility. She has served on the Editorial Board of the former Atos Scientific Community and as a Senior Expert in the Atos Expert Community in the data/AI domain. Her extensive experience includes roles in strategy and leadership as a solution architect, data expert, business development manager, head of marketing & communication, and steering committee of the group portfolio. In addition to a stint as IT Helpdesk Manager for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, she was a leader in the corporate culture refresh program, and chaired the Global Adapt Network, an Employee Resource Group (ERG) for disability inclusion.
Her voluntary engagements include UN projects for AI Lab for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and race official at CYBATHLON, a non-profit project of ETH Zurich that hosts international competitions and events to foster innovation in assistive technologies for everyday use by and for people with disabilities. She has been a mentor to Zero Project Scaling Solutions teams since 2023.
Yoshio Nakagawa
Yoshio Nakagawa is a Program Officer at The Nippon Foundation, leading disability inclusion initiatives in Southeast Asia, including the regional scholarship program and university disability support services in Indonesia. With extensive field experience in disability inclusion projects across Asia, he presented the Foundation’s work at the UNESCAP Working Group on the Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities in 2025. At the Zero Project Asia Pacific Symposium, he will share key initiatives and collaboration with the partner organizations.
Chetan Kapoor
A thought leader and seasoned development sector professional, Chetan has worked with multiple stakeholders, across rural and urban landscapes in a career spanning over two decades. With a strong belief in finding collaborative solutions, Chetan has always espoused the importance of scaling deep before scaling wide.
Chetan joined Tech Mahindra Foundation in 2016 as the Chief Operating Officer. He conceptualized the Foundation’s flagship Skill Development Program (SMART), which is one of the largest urban skill development programs in India and has been furthering the vision of the foundation, “Empowerment through Education”.
Chetan has served as a jury member of the FICCI Excellence in Higher Education Awards, and has been part of their Skill Development Committee. He has also been a member of the Curriculum Reform Committee constituted by the Government of Delhi for transforming education in Delhi Government schools.
Prior to joining TMF, Chetan led his consulting company Edulever, a premier support organization for the social development sector. Earlier, he has held senior management positions in organizations like Pratham, Bharti Foundation, and American India Foundation. He is also the co-founder of Agrasar, a developmental organization working for Skills and Education.
In his present role as Chief Executive Officer of Tech Mahindra Foundation, Chetan’s driving force is the “higher purpose” of serving the underserved above anything else. Chetan is strongly committed to the Mahindra Group’s avowed belief in “Rising for an Equal World."
Haibin Zhou
Haibin ZHOU is the Founder and Executive Director of Easy Inclusion, a social enterprise promotes disability inclusion in workplaces. He is the Secretary General of ILO Global Business and Disability Network China chapter, Chief Supervisor of Inclusion China. He is standards-based business and human rights, diversity and equality professional, with extensive experiences of working in China. Extensive experiences at design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of multiple partners programs; Skilled at social development, sustainability, legal, human rights and policy advocacy, especially strong in Cooperate Social Responsibility, supply chains, labor law and equality issues.
In 2012-2016, he worked in International Labor Office in China and Mongolia as National Programme Coordinator, and then coordinated UN Partnership on Rights for Persons with Disabilities in China and Promoting Rights and Opportunities for People with Disabilities in Employment through Legislation, or PROPEL Project.
Walter Tsui
Walter Tsui, M.H. is the Co-Founder and CEO of CareER. Walter, though visually impaired, has a strong commitment on employment for people with disabilities and driving disability inclusion across different sectors. In 2014, he co-founded CareER Association, which serves as a job matching platform and a career empowerment community for highly educated people with disabilities and provides business advisory services for local and global corporates on disability inclusion strategies. CareER has been recognised twice by the United Nations-affiliated Zero Project Award – in 2021 for its innovative recruitment service model to support employment for individuals with disabilities; and again in 2025 for its CareER Disability Inclusion Index, which helps mainstream employers systematically advance disability inclusion at the workplace. CareER was also awarded by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service as the "Most Impactful Small and Medium-sized Non-Government-Subvented NGO" in 2019.
In 2024, Walter was awarded a Medal of Honour by the HKSAR Government for his great contribution to the local community. He was also named one of the Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow by Tatler in 2022. Walter has acquired his executive training with Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School of Government in 2023 and 2021 respectively. In 2024, Walter was nominated by the US Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau to participate in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) to visit the USA, focusing on NGO management.
Prior to starting his venture in CareER, Walter gained valuable experience working in several multinational corporations, where he developed relevant skills that empowered him to lead CareER. Driven by a strong commitment to serving the Hong Kong community, Walter has been nominated to serve on various committees hosted by the Hong Kong Government and other statutory bodies. Extending his impact to the younger generation, Walter has also shared his expertise as a guest lecturer – speaking at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s MBA programme, as well as at the City University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in their Master’s and undergraduate programmes in Social Work – on advancing diversity, equality and inclusion within the private sector.
Despite his visual impairment, Walter has participated in Hong Kong’s New Year Winter Swimming for over 20 years and has practised Chinese martial art “Wing Chun” for more than a decade, demonstrating remarkable endurance and perseverance.
Johnny Gao
Johnny Gao is Assistant Vice President, Sustainability, at The Ascott Limited (Ascott). In his role, he supports the Chief Financial and Sustainability Officer in managing and driving Ascott's sustainability initiatives across its global portfolio of over 990 properties in 230 cities spanning more than 40 countries.
Johnny was instrumental in establishing the Corporate Sustainability team and launching Ascott’s sustainability framework, Ascott CARES, in 2022. His efforts have greatly contributed to Ascott achieving GSTC-Committed status and making significant progress towards its sustainability targets. Collaborating closely with Ascott’s country and corporate leaders, Johnny is passionate about developing practical solutions and driving positive outcomes.
An architect by training, Johnny has previously held roles in Strategic Planning and Innovation, bringing a forward-thinking approach to his current position.
Tanzila Khan
Tanzila Khan is an entrepreneur, activist and travel blogger from Pakistan. She advocates for disability rights through lobbying, writing and engaging media. Her entrepreneurial ventures include Woopie Town, a board game to educate players on disability and Girlythings.pk, a menstrual healthcare startup in Pakistan. She wrote her first book, ‘A story of Mexico’ when she was just 16 and then went on to publish her second book, ‘The Perfect Situation’. She has sold her books to fund community projects in the fields of disability, women empowerment, education, and the environment. Her NGO is Creative Alley that helps youth learn LifeSkills through theatre and storytelling. She also ventured into Film making and acting to project disability through a heart-warming short film called FruitChaat. She has launched Pakistan´s first fully accessible podcast by the name, ´Brain Masala´ under her banner, Iwish. Tanzila Khan won the Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award by King Charles in London in May 2022 for her services. She frequently travels to places and writes and also completed her Masters in Entrepreneurship from Uppsala University, Sweden.
Mandy Latimore
Mandy Latimore – Accessible Tourism & Universal Access Specialist
Mandy Latimore is a globally recognised leader in accessible tourism, universal access, and disability inclusion. With over four decades of experience in the disability sector, Mandy brings a powerful combination of lived experience, technical expertise, and international insight to her work.
She is the Co-Founder and Lead Consultant at Universal Access Collective, a women-led initiative focused on creating accessible environments and inclusive systems across tourism, transport, education, and public infrastructure. Mandy is also the founder of Access Universal Solutions (Pty) Ltd, where she has delivered universal access audits and inclusive tourism strategies aligned with South Africa’s National Building Regulations (SANS 10400 Part S) and global best practices.
Mandy has worked closely with South Africa’s National Department of Tourism, drafting inclusive training material and trained staff. She has also conducting access assessments across national parks and protected areas. Her passion for travel stems from personal experience – she has travelled extensively, visiting every continent except Antarctica – and she previously owned and operated Novel Travel, her own travel agency and the Scuba Explorers Society that specialised in scuba diving tours.
An award-winning advocate, Mandy was named one of the Top 13 Achieving Women with Disabilities in the Leisure Sector in 2010 and received the Gauteng Provincial Government Lifetime Disability Rights Achiever Award in 2019. She writes a regular travel column for Rolling Inspiration Magazine, published by the QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA), where she has also served on the editorial board since 2004.
Through Universal Access Collective, Mandy is building a global movement for accessibility – transforming how the world travels, includes, and connects.
Desiree Lim
Desiree is a designer and partner at STUCK Design, where she helps organisations unravel problems to get to people-centered and incisive design. Her design research work spans early childhood spaces, school white spaces and libraries, and nursing homes. One key project was when she worked to develop key principles to guide the design of inclusive spaces, which now lives on in SG Enable's Playbook for Inclusive Spaces.
Terence Chew
Terence is a registered Architect at WOHA Architects and certified Universal Design Assessor. He worked on the Enabling Village Extension from 2022-2025. He is passionate about creating spaces that champion inclusivity, nurture community and advance sustainability.
Cecilia Chow
A seasoned Arts Producer with over two decades of experience bringing creative concepts to life, Cecilia is committed to increasing awareness and enriching the visitor experience for diverse audiences at the Singapore Art Museum through a multi-faceted approach. With a diverse background spanning music festivals, theatre productions, and community arts initiatives, she has a proven track record of managing complex projects from conception to completion. Her passion lies in exploring the powerful intersection of arts and health, and she is dedicated to creating projects that leverage the therapeutic power of art to enhance the well-being of individuals and communities.
Yock Song Law
Yock Song is the CEO and Co-founder of Ludus Lab, a travel and education startup focused on creating an inclusive tourism ecosystem for persons with disabilities. With over 16 years of experience across tourism, hospitality, and technology, he specializes in government relations, go-to-market strategy, and international business development. Previously, as Managing Partner of Tribe Tours, he led the company to 5X revenue growth and expansion into Greater China, building on his earlier roles at the Singapore Tourism Board. A recognized advocate for accessible tourism, he serves on advisory boards such as Ngee Ann Polytechnic and mentors social impact startups. In his free time, he enjoys pour-over coffee and planning his next travel adventure.
George Ananda
George Ananda (Jakarta, Indonesia) is an educator at the intersection of
design, technology, and education, dedicated to creating joyful and inclusive
learning experiences. Currently he serves as Head of Academy at the Apple
Developer Academy @ BINUS, a flagship initiative to train world-class
developers that creating purposeful and accessible digital solutions on Apple
platforms. Across his career in education, George has been commissioned by
institutions in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the UAE to design and lead
innovative developer training programs.
Jürgen Menze
Jürgen Menze is a Disability Inclusion Specialist in the Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Branch of the International Labour Organization (ILO) – the United Nations specialised agency for the world of work.
He is the coordinator of the ILO Global Business and Disability Network – a worldwide platform of more than 40 multinational enterprises and over 40 national business and disability networks working jointly for disability employment in the private sector.
Jürgen has worked for the ILO both in its Swiss headquarters and its office for Central America.
Before he joined the ILO in 2013, he had worked for the Austrian federation of blind people, the Western Pacific Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the Philippines as well as for the German Technical Cooperation Agency GIZ in Kenya.
Jürgen holds a master’s degree in economics and another one in political science and history.
Shafiq R Bhuiyan
Vice President and Head of Internal Communication and CSRBRAC Bank PLC, Bangladesh
Shafiq R Bhuiyan
Shafiq R Bhuiyan leads the Internal Communication and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) functions at BRAC Bank PLC in Bangladesh. His commitment to inclusion, sustainability, and building strong relationships with stakeholders has had a significant impact. He has developed a comprehensive CSR policy that has contributed to BRAC Bank receiving excellent sustainability ratings, including five consecutive recognitions from the central bank in Bangladesh.
Shafiq began his career at CSR Centre Trust in Bangladesh and has 18 years of experience in both the development and corporate sectors. His expertise encompasses CSR, communication, advocacy, social compliance, and human resources. He has collaborated with notable organizations, including HelpAge International and Robi Axiata Limited. Additionally, he played a key role in creating the first sustainability reports for both Robi Axiata and BRAC Bank, marking an essential step in their commitment to responsible business practices.
Krishna Maharjan
Krishna Maharjan is the Secretary General of the Disability Empowerment Society Nepal (DESN), where he leads initiatives on digital inclusion, accessible ICT, and the empowerment of persons with disabilities. He has spearheaded projects such as the Disability Assessment and Registration System (DPARS), an innovative web-based platform adopted by local governments in Nepal to streamline disability assessment and promote digital inclusion and accessibility. Krishna is also actively engaged in regional and global forums on accessibility, assistive technologies, and Internet governance. With a background in computer engineering and a strong commitment to accessibility leadership, he works at the intersection of technology, social innovation, and community empowerment.
Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar
Dr. Mahantesh is a pioneer and a visionary leader in the field of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. He is the Founder & Chairman of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, established in 1997, with presence across India, USA & UK. Blind since infancy, he has transformed his personal challenges into a life mission of championing inclusion, accessibility and equal opportunities across the globe. Under his leadership, Samarthanam has transformed over 500,000 lives through - Skilling, employment, inclusive education, assistive technology, Cricket for the Blind, accessible infrastructure and environment. He is also the Founding Chairman of Cricket Association for the Blind in India, responsible for managing the Indian Blind Cricket which has won the World Cup in all formats of the game. Mahantesh has received the Prestigious National Award from the President of India, multiple universities have bestowed Honorary Doctorates for his impactful work, he has represented India at the UNHRC in Geneva for inclusive COVID-19 Relief Efforts. Mahantesh, through Samarthanam & Cricket Association for the Blind in India, envisions to impact 1 Million Disabled by 2030, and a World where Persons with Disabilities become tax-payers and not just dole recipients of Charity.
Rachit Pandey
Rachit Pandey was named the recipient of the 2025 ANCOR Rising Star
Mid-Career Impact Award. Currently serving as the Director Consultant at Bayberry Inc., he leads strategic initiatives aimed at driving growth, innovation, and meaningful change within the disability sector. His work spans community engagement, advocacy, event design, curriculum development, and global partnerships. A former high school dropout, he defied the odds and built a career grounded in empathy, strategy, and a fierce belief in human potential. He holds a master’s degree in political science and is a proud alumnus of the Diploma in Education—Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) from PYSSUM.
Hanako Sawayama
Hanako has been with Special Olympics for 32 years now and has been working at the regional Asia Pacific office for 12 years. She started at 14 years old as a swimmer and bagged many silver and gold medals in both local and international games. After her successful journey as an athlete, she began her course with public speaking and was selected to be a Global Messenger for Special Olympics International. She remains very grateful that only 12 Global Messengers are selected across the globe each year, and she was one of them.
In 2010, Hanako became a Special Olympics Singapore Board Member and was proud to represent other athletes. From 2012 to present, she works as Administrative Co-Ordinator with the Initiatives team, at Special Olympics Asia Pacific headquarters. She works on projects that involve Athlete Leaders and Youth Leaders across the region.
Hanako enjoys learning about Special Olympics activities and events and more about the way Special Olympics works around the world. She continues to be an inspiration and a role model to many.
John Tan
John Tan is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Mayan Advisory Group, a Singapore-based consultancy focused on smart cities, inclusive digital solutions, and sustainable real estate innovation. With over 15 years of experience spanning technology, infrastructure, and digital transformation, John has led accessibility and smart building initiatives across both public and private sectors in Southeast Asia. Through strategic partnerships, John helps organisations enhance accessibility across websites, applications, and digital platforms — ensuring compliance and improving usability for persons with disabilities. He has successfully led accessibility initiatives in APAC, including projects with healthcare, government agencies, and multinational enterprises, where solutions such as screen reader optimisation, AI audits, and inclusive user experience design were implemented. At Mayan Advisory Group, John works with clients to embed accessibility into their digital strategies, bridging innovation with inclusivity.
Zui Yong Lim
Zui Young is a Senior Software Engineer at GovTech Singapore.
He has over three years of experience building automated accessibility testing tools. He conducts manual accessibility reviews and regularly works with fellow public sector stakeholders to help the government embrace web accessibility tools and standards. One of the automated testing tools that he built, Oobee, has been listed in the UNDP Digital Public Good registry.
He is also passionate about DevOps, cybersecurity, and software engineering domains. He has wide and varied experience, from building monolithic to serverless architecture applications.
Immanuel Goh
Immanuel is a public servant, caregiver, and advocate for inclusive technology.
At Singapore’s Government Technology Agency, he works at the intersection of design, strategy, and inclusion. He helped establish the agency’s first central Digital Accessibility unit and now contributes to shaping design excellence and standards across government digital services.
He believes that human diversity is a powerful source of innovation, and that a Smart Nation is truly “smart” only when it empowers everyone.
Susan Scott-Parker
Susan Scott-Parker is an internationally recognised thought leader who has made a career from challenging outdated assumptions regarding both disability as it impacts business and the potential of responsible business to adapt respectfully for human reality. She works where the needs of people in the private sector coincide with the aspirations of people with disabilities.
Susan founded the first business disability network, now BDF(UK) and Business Disability International, and is Strategic Advisor to the ILO Global Business & Disability Network, which recently launched the unique Global Benchmark – the ILOGBDN Self-Assessment management tool- acknowledging her crucial pro bono contribution as Strategist and Content Architect.
In 2003 Susan invented the discourse of ‘Disability Confidence’ – knowing that if we can change the way we talk about the world, we make it easier to change the world. Her work is distinctive in its aim to deliver practical, tangible mutual benefit for business, people with disabilities, the global economy, and wider society.
Susan founded the ‘Disability Ethical AI’ campaign alongside Atos, IBM, Simmons & Simmons, the European Disability Forum, and New York University, to address the risks to the life chances of hundreds of millions triggered by the use of AI powered HR Technologies. www.disabilityethicalai.org
Susan acted as Strategic Advisor to the Government of Canada’s Disability Inclusion Business Council and has long-standing strategic alliances with the Australian business network on disability (ADN), , G3ICT, GIZ, the MyAbility Business Disability Network; The New Zealand Disability Employers Network, Purple Space & the #Positively Purple movement, and Valuable 500 to name but a few.
Judy Wee
Judy Wee is the founder and principal consultant of LevelField Consultants, a firm dedicated to accessibility and inclusion. Spanning over three decades, she has been instrumental in shaping accessibility standards in Singapore since the 1990s. Driven by a deep passion for equal participation, Judy advocates for breaking down societal barriers and empowering individuals through inclusive practices.
Founded in 2007, LevelField Consultants specialises in access audits, training, and design plan reviews, offering expert advice to ensure compliance and promoting the implementation of Universal Design principles
Rasanjali Pathirage
Rasanjali Pathirage is a passionate disability rights activist who was born with a physical disability and has dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities, with a particular focus on women. She made history by becoming the first woman President of the Disability Organisations Joint Front (DOJF) from 2019 to 2021, and later served as its Honorary President. She is also the Founder President of the Nation Forum of Women with Disabilities.
Rasanjali has played a leading role in national and global initiatives, including serving as a Council Member of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities and representing Sri Lanka at international events such as the UNCRPD sessions and the Commission on the Status of Women. She is an Executive Committee Member of the Commonwealth Disability Forum and has contributed to drafting disability-related legislation in Sri Lanka.
Her leadership, advocacy, and project management reflect her lifelong commitment to building an inclusive and equitable society for persons with disabilities. Rasanjali recently completed her MBA, further strengthening her capacity to lead and influence positive change.
Ali Shabbar
Ali Shabbar is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of DeafTawk, a pioneering social enterprise that bridges communication gaps for the deaf community through real-time sign language interpretation and AI-powered tools. With over 15 years of experience across the corporate and development sectors, Ali has worked with leading organizations including USAID, Telenor Pakistan, DFID, and the British Council, where he spearheaded initiatives focused on inclusive education, digital innovation, and empowerment of marginalized groups. He is also the founder of Pakistan’s first Mobile App Awards, reflecting his passion for leveraging technology to create meaningful social change. Under his leadership, DeafTawk has rapidly expanded to five international markets—Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Denmark, and the United States—serving tens of thousands of users and employing thousands of interpreters. The platform combines human expertise with cutting-edge AI, offering avatar-based translations with impressive accuracy, making communication more accessible and inclusive worldwide. Ali’s mission is deeply personal: being blind himself, he understands the challenges faced by people with disabilities and brings an authentic, empathetic approach to his work. His vision is to create a world where disability is not a barrier but a strength, driving innovation and inclusion for millions of deaf and disabled individuals globally.
Nix Tang
Senior Assistant Director of Employer Branding and OutreachSentosa Development Corporation
Nix Tang
Nix Tang is Senior Assistant Director of Employer Branding and Outreach at Sentosa Development Corporation. Nix plays a key role in shaping the island’s identity—not just as a leisure hotspot, but as a workplace and community that celebrates inclusivity and diversity.
Under her leadership, Sentosa has launched meaningful initiatives such as:
• Inclusive hiring practices, ensuring that Sentosa’s workforce reflects the rich diversity of Singapore, with roles and training tailored to support individuals of all abilities
• Singapore’s first accessible beach track at Siloso Beach, enabling wheelchair users, seniors, and families with strollers to enjoy the sand and sea with ease
• Inclusive tours led by persons with disabilities for wheelchair users, offering authentic, empowering experiences while redefining what accessible tourism can look like
Gerald Teo
With over 20 years in community partnership and social impact, Gerald has evolved Gift of Gardens into an inclusive, experience-led programme for underserved communities, reaching over 280,000 participants to date through sensory supports, meaningful programming, and cross-sector partnerships.
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