Miss Yeo Hui Qing and Mr. K. R. Teh work as library service assistants at the Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, shelving books, helping patrons find the right reference books, and retrieving collections based on requests.
The 29-year-old woman and the 30-year-old man found their jobs at National Library Singapore in Victoria Street through security company Certis in August.
The two workers have autism and were among 29 people with disabilities hired by the company that month. Certis now employs a total of 66 such people.
The company has come a long way since hiring its first two staff members with disabilities in 2020.
Deputy chief executive Lee Hock Heng told The Straits Times that the company continually looks for ways to support the employment of people with disabilities within the organisation and with its partners.
"What is equally important is fostering a culture of empathy and understanding, which is why we train our people to work inclusively and supportively alongside those with disabilities.
"Everyone deserves the chance to thrive, and we are committed to providing these opportunities," he said.
Certis expanding its inclusive employment is in line with the national initiative, Enabling Masterplan 2030, under which the Government and community work together to support people with disabilities.
This story is from the December 02, 2024 edition of The Straits Times.
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