Advancing the well-being, development and aspirations of people with intellectual disability since 1962.
Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) was founded in May 1962 under the name of Singapore Association for Retarded Children (SARC).
A group of philanthropists saw the need to provide equal opportunities for children with intellectual disabilities to receive education and later, to be integrated as contributing and responsible citizens in Singapore.
In 1985, SARC was renamed MINDS to encompass the services provided not only for children, but adults and the aged persons with intellectual disability.
Since then, MINDS has grown to be one of the largest Voluntary Welfare Organisations in Singapore, serving some 2,400 clients from past the age of six to their ripe old age. MINDS’ services include four special schools, three employment development centres, three day training and development centres, and one multi-service residential home.
We conduct ourselves with high standards of honesty and ethical behaviour to uphold strong corporate governance and accountability for the public trust.
We regard every individual with dignity and respect regardless of age, gender, race, religion, abilities and disabilities.
We strive for excellence to deliver quality outcomes in everything we do.