Vision & Mission

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Our Mission

Empowering those who learn differently, including those with dyslexia, to achieve their true potential.

Our Goal

To establish a world-class organisation committed to empowering people who learn differently including those with dyslexia in Singapore.

Our Goals

The goal of the Company is to establish a world-class organisation committed to empowering people who learn differently including those with dyslexia in Singapore.

We are driven by a steadfast dedication to providing exceptional support, resources, and opportunities that enable these learners to flourish academically, emotionally and socially.

At the core of our organisation lies a deep commitment to understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by those who learn differently. By employing evidence-based approaches, innovative interventions, and personalised strategies, we strive to unlock their untapped potential, fostering a sense of belonging, confidence, and purpose.

Our goal extends beyond providing individualised support.  We actively cultivate a culture of inclusivity and advocacy, working closely with educators, parents and the broader community to foster awareness, acceptance and understanding of struggling learners.  By partnering with stakeholders, we aim to influence policy, shape educational practices, and create an environment that values and supports the diverse needs of all learners.

Our ultimate aspiration is to be recognised as a global leader in empowering those who learn differently.  By championing their potential, we envision a future where every learner who finds learning challenging can achieve their dreams and contribute meaningfully to society.

Our Aim

To put quality first in delivering a comprehensive and effective professional service for individuals with dyslexia and those who learn differently on a not-for profit basis.

  1. To put quality first in delivering a comprehensive and effective professional service for people with dyslexia and those who learn differently;
  2. To provide an assessment service for those who learn differently;
  3. To provide a remediation service for people with dyslexia, other specific learning differences and those who learn differently, including educational therapies
  4. To raise public and professional awareness of the nature, risk factors and incidence of dyslexia and other learning challenges;
  5. To enable others (teachers, parents and professionals) to help people with dyslexia and other learning challenges;
  6. To support and elicit support for people with dyslexia and those who learn differently and their families;
  7. To promote and carry out local research on dyslexia and other learning challenges to disseminate the results; and 
  8. To network with organisations with similar objectives in and outside Singapore.

dAS as a Social Enterprise

DAS views itself as a social enterprise. 

We strive to be a sustainable business with a social mission. Our business is used as a means to “Empower people who learn differently including those with dyslexia to achieve their true potential.” 

We reinvest our surpluses to fulfil our social objectives and in doing so, combine our entrepreneurial and business skills with our philanthropic mission characteristics as a not-for-profit organisation.

Our Strategy

We are building a future where all learners belong. Our strategy focuses on expanding access to support, developing more personalised ways of learning, and strengthening partnerships with our community. Through these priorities, we aim to empower people with dyslexia and those who learn differently at every stage of life.

We are extending support to students who face learning challenges, including those without a formal diagnosis of dyslexia. Through broader access to our programmes and bursary support, we aim to help more learners receive the support they need.

We are developing an AI-powered literacy tool that adapts to each learner’s pace and needs. With real-time feedback and insights, the tool will help students learn and enable educators to tailor their teaching more effectively.

We are enhancing our curriculum-based assessments with AI-assisted tools to identify learning gaps earlier and provide clearer feedback on student progress. These tools will also reduce the assessment workload for educators, giving them more time to focus on their students.

We are expanding our network of learning centres and bringing teaching directly into homes, schools and partner organisations. By reaching learners in more settings, we aim to make support more accessible and responsive to their needs across Singapore.

We are broadening support beyond the school years. Our iStudySmart™ programme is reaching more students in ITEs, polytechnics and junior colleges, while our growing adult assessment services help individuals better understand their needs as they navigate education, work and life transitions.

We are strengthening partnerships with donors, schools and community organisations to reach more learners and deepen our impact. Working together, we aim to build a stronger network of support that helps every learner participate and thrive.

We are strengthening our voice for neurodiversity in education and the workplace. By working with employers, partners and the wider community, we aim to build greater understanding and create environments where people who think and learn differently are valued and supported.

Characteristics of dAS Social Enterprise

01.

We provide high-quality, professional, innovative and client-focused solutions to create and sustain services for the individuals who learn differently including those with dyslexia in Singapore and the region.

02.

We operate as a financially viable and cost-effective business which at the same time ensures that no person who learn differently including those with dyslexia to access our services because they cannot afford it.

03.

We generate social returns on our investments through the development of a dynamic, motivated team of highly qualified and experienced professionals.

04.

We have a heightened sense of accountability to stakeholders through our professional management team.