Vision Beyond Sight

Overview

Time	Program
08.30am	Event registration
09.00am - 02.30pm	Experiential Booths What is Visual impairment Childhood & Adolescence: "Growing Up with Visual Impairment“ Adulthood: "Living Independently"  Senior Years: "Ageing with Visual Impairment"  Technology Hub: "Innovations in Assistive Technology"  Community Support & Resources Centre
10.00am -10.30am	Opening Ceremony Welcome Address by Prof Aung Tin, CEO, Singapore National Eye Centre Welcome Address by Greg Tan, CEO, SG Assist Address by Guest of Honour & Launch of Low Vision One-Stop Portal by Ms Rahayu Mahzam Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Health
9.00am - 11.00am	Sensory Tour (1 hour guided tour designed for Visually Impaired) Community Garden Tour (30 mins guided tour)
11.30am -12.50pm	Public Panel Discussion 1 Theme: “Seeing Inclusion: Living well with Low Vision” Navigating Retired Life as a VI by Mr Peter Tan, Former Principal Do I Need to See to Be Seen? by Ms Amanda Yip, Lead Artist & Co-Founder Hunger to Overcome by Mr Steve Tee, Paralympian & Public Speaker Ms Lee Lay Hong, Caregiver Moderator: Ms Lisa Ong, Senior Principal Optometrist & Head of Allied Health Professionals, SNEC
01.00pm -02.20pm	Public Panel Discussion 2 Theme: "Living with Low Vision: Technology, Work & Daily Life" Understanding Visual Impairment and How It Affects You by Ms Lisa Ong, Senior Principal Optometrist & Head of Allied Health Professionals, SNEC Navigating Homecare by Cheryl Yeo, Head of Rehabiliation Services, SAVH  "Siri… Where is my Village?": From Isolation to Inclusion by Ms Priscilla Lim, Senior Master MSW & MSW Lead, and Dr Rico Chan, Founder & CEO, Beyond Vision International Seeing Differently: Technology as the Bridge to Information and Connections by Tan Zhen Kiat, Senior Principal Optometrist & Optometry Lead, SNEC Moderator: Ms Karen Zhang, Senior Principal Orthoptist & Orthoptics Lead, SNEC
02.30 PM	Closing Remarks

MESSAGE BY MR DESMOND LEE,MINISTER IN CHARGE OF SOCIAL SERVICES INTEGRATION FOR THE LAUNCH OF “VISION BEYOND SIGHT” ON 25 OCTOBER 2025, SATURDAY, 10AM
AT GARDENS BY THE BAY, ACTIVE GARDEN  

This year marks a significant milestone for the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) as it celebrates 35 years of dedicated service. Since its founding, SNEC has been at the forefront of advancing eye care and supporting persons with visual impairment, not just through medical excellence, but through compassion, inclusion, and partnership. 

Over the past three and a half decades, SNEC has grown into a national institution that embodies both innovation and heart. Its commitment extends beyond specialised eye care to building a community that empowers persons with visual impairment to live life fully and meaningfully. My warmest congratulations to SNEC on this remarkable journey and the many lives it has touched along the way. 

As we celebrate this milestone, we also look ahead. The “Vision Beyond Sight” initiative reminds us that inclusion is a shared effort. By working hand in hand, across health, education, social, and community sectors,  we can build a Singapore where every person, regardless of ability, can pursue their goals and reach their fullest potential. I am heartened to see partners such as SG Assist and others coming together to champion this vision. 

Let us continue to work together towards a future where every person, regardless of circumstance, is empowered to live with dignity, independence, and purpose. Congratulations once again to SNEC on your 35th anniversary. May your next chapter continue to bring light, clarity, and hope to many more.