"I think this is my calling and I have so much satisfaction in helping people with special needs," says Sarjit. Photos: The Star/Yap Chee Hong
Sarjit Singh’s eldest son is dyslexic, and the father of four understands the challenges of raising a child with a learning disorder. Over the years, Sarjit and his wife Oretha Herrera, 47, have taken numerous courses to equip them with the necessary skills to bring up a child with special needs.
Two years ago, Sarjit received an offer he couldn’t refuse: a job managing Persatuan Stand (PS), a Kuala Lumpur-based social enterprise that provides training and employment opportunities to young adults with autism.
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Standing by autism
"I think this is my calling and I have so much satisfaction in helping people with special needs," says Sarjit. Photos: The Star/Yap Chee Hong
Naim is currently undergoing vocational training at NASOM, wher ehe learns to bake and sew. Photo: Feilina Feisol
Sarjit trains his special staff based on their individual abilities.
Reuben Chan enjoys the pie-making process, especially dicing potatoes and trimming pie dough.
Ho Lin Mur watches from afar as her staff with special needs measures the dough to make pie crust.
At Persatuan Stand, young adults with special needs have the opportunity to learn a skill set and work alongside others like them.
Persatuan Stand provides training, employment and mentorship for young adults with special needs.
At Persatuan Stand, Ng has been trained to jot down the orders as well as the pantry stock intake.
