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Debut of Singapore's first ambassador Assistance Dog at K9Assistance’s inaugural Partners Appreciation Breakfast

Debut of Singapore's first ambassador Assistance Dog at K9Assistance’s inaugural Partners Appreciation Breakfast

Date:
4 July 2024

At the inaugural Partners Appreciation Breakfast, K9Assistance debuted Singapore’s first Ambassador Assistance Dog, Sienna.

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Speech by Ms Cassandra Chiu, Executive Director, K9Assistance (Limited)

Speech by Ms Cassandra Chiu, Executive Director, K9Assistance (Limited)

Date:
4 July 2024

Ms. Cassandra Chiu emphasized expanding assistance dog services in Singapore and urged for greater community support and inclusivity to achieve this mission.

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Commentary: True inclusivity in S'pore needs strong 'brains, limbs, arteries' — a blind advocate's personal take

Commentary: True inclusivity in S'pore needs strong 'brains, limbs, arteries' — a blind advocate's personal take

Date:
26 July 2023

Inclusion has been an important buzzword in Singapore for the past two decades, guiding much of our direction as a nation.

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A Kind Take: On parking in private estates, PMDs on paths, waiting for lifts, and a K9 walk to remember

A Kind Take: On parking in private estates, PMDs on paths, waiting for lifts, and a K9 walk to remember

Date:
6 April 2023

On Monday (Apr 3) K9Assistance had its K9 Empawer Walk 2023, a 5km evening walk along The Promontory @ Marina Bay.

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K9 Assistance organising walk at Marina Bay in support of assistance dogs and their handlers with disabilities

K9 Assistance organising walk at Marina Bay in support of assistance dogs and their handlers with disabilities

Date:
21 March 2023

The first ever Singapore’s walk celebrating the bond between persons with disabilities and assistance dogs.

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A Kind Take: Oscars 2023, more help for rough sleepers, Sophie Soon and assistance dogs, and are hawkers getting enough help?

A Kind Take: Oscars 2023, more help for rough sleepers, Sophie Soon and assistance dogs, and are hawkers getting enough help?

Date:
16 March 2023

The big news on social media last week was Paralympian Sophie Soon and her experience at a Rocky Masters café in Hougang.

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Daily Cuts - S1E172: EmPAWer assistance dogs in Singapore

Daily Cuts - S1E172: EmPAWer assistance dogs in Singapore

Date:
10 March 2023

A CNA Podcast on EmPAWer assistance dogs in Singapore

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A Kind Take: Public water coolers, assistance dogs, cafes with a difference and kindness during wet weather

A Kind Take: Public water coolers, assistance dogs, cafes with a difference and kindness during wet weather

Date:
2 March 2023

The Privé Group is the first restaurant chain in Singapore that has pledged to be an Assistance Dog-Friendly Business

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The Privé Group now allows assistance dogs in all 14 restaurants across S'pore

The Privé Group now allows assistance dogs in all 14 restaurants across S'pore

Date:
22 February 2023

In a major step for inclusivity in our society, K9Assistance, a registered charity which promotes the use and acceptance of Assistance Dogs for People with Disabilities (PwDs) in Singapore, has partnered with The Privé Group to allow assistance dogs in their restaurants.

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5 Wholesome Date Ideas In Singapore For Couples Who Wanna Give Back Together In 2023

5 Wholesome Date Ideas In Singapore For Couples Who Wanna Give Back Together In 2023

Date:
10 February 2023

Giving.sg has 5 great volunteering date ideas for you that’ll not only make your Vday but also others’ as well.

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Advocating for assistance dogs, delivering baby formula: 5 ways to spend your V-Day meaningfully

Advocating for assistance dogs, delivering baby formula: 5 ways to spend your V-Day meaningfully

Date:
7 February 2023

It’s that time of the year again: supermarkets are stocked with heart-shaped chocolates and bouquets of roses. Yup, Valentine’s Day is upon us once more.

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Youth with muscular dystrophy advocates for Assistance Dogs

Youth with muscular dystrophy advocates for Assistance Dogs

Date:
1 January 2023

He hopes more places in Singapore will allow Assistance Dogs to enter their premises.

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Celebrate the joy of giving in simple, meaningful ways this festive season

Celebrate the joy of giving in simple, meaningful ways this festive season

Date:
2 December 2022

Find volunteering opportunities with organisations, such as the Singapore International Foundation, during SG Cares Giving Week.

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Departure of General Manager

Departure of General Manager

Date:
19 October 2022

The Board of Directors of K9Assistance wishes to announce that our General Manager Sim Yeow Kee alias Joan Sim has left our service with immediate effect.

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Featured Article on Shalom Lim

Featured Article on Shalom Lim

Date:
19 October 2022

Born with a muscular dystrophy condition, Shalom Lim did not expect that he would end up getting first mall in Singapore to pledge support for assistance dogs.

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Cassandra Chiu to assume the role of Executive Director of K9Assistance Limited.

Cassandra Chiu to assume the role of Executive Director of K9Assistance Limited.

Date:
26 September 2022

The K9Assistance Board of Directors has decided that Cassandra Chiu will step down from her current role as Board Chairman and take on the role of Executive Director of K9Assistance.

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