Purple Parade a meaningful platform to raise awareness of issues faced by people with special needs
I would like to give some comments on the Purple Parade, following a criticism of it by Mr Nicholas Aw in an interview with TODAY.
I would like to give some comments on the Purple Parade, following a criticism of it by Mr Nicholas Aw in an interview with TODAY.
The Purple Parade has created a unique platform for voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) representing various ability and disability groups to come together and raise public awareness of issues related to people with special needs.
It is unlikely for a single VWO to be able to create such a big platform, and bring together people and agencies with diverse interests.
The heightened awareness of the parade is evident in the growing numbers of participants over the past six years.
It has become a national annual event for people with special needs and the agencies representing them to showcase their talent and work.
Thousands of people from corporate and educational institutions have taken part in organising this meaningful event, with the aim of creating more support and opportunities for people with special needs.
Along with the parade, the Purple Symphony, an initiative to draw together the musical talents of people with special needs from various VWOs, has received wide public acclamation in recent years.
The Handicaps Welfare Association has been involved in all the past Purple Parade events and will continue to be a part of this event.