We are always glad to know that there is good in everyone, especially when it comes to fashion giants who care more than just making beautiful clothes and earning money from shoppers.
Earlier this February, Uniqlo Singapore held a special shopping experience for 30 students with special needs from AWWA School, for the first time, at Uniqlo Suntec City.
This special shopping experience was dedicated to allow students to practise the important life skills they learned in school – such as shopping without parental supervision – in a supportive and safe environment, with the attentive care of the Uniqlo staff. Furthermore, the students were also given a $100 voucher each to spend at the store, and Uniqlo staff assisted each with selecting, fitting, and budgeting.
Ms Pauline Cheng, Head of Session, AWWA School, was extremely pleased with the students’ experience at Uniqlo as the session has been fun and educational experience for the students. “Most importantly, this experience gave them a chance to apply the important life skills taught in class, and empowered them to make personal decisions,” she said.
AWWA School has an enrolment of over 260 pupils with intellectual disabilities, development delayed and autism spectrum disorder. It offers education through a structured curriculum and enrichment activities geared towards maximising their potential for independence and improving their quality of life.