Time for Acceptance

Turning inclusion into everyday action.

Time for Acceptance is an initiative that helps businesses create calmer, more welcoming environments for persons with autism.

It’s about everyday acceptance – in the way spaces are designed, services are delivered and interactions are handled, big or small.
It’s a call-to-action for businesses to start being more inclusive,
with the help of Mastercard and St. Andrew’s Autism Centre.

Because real acceptance doesn’t stop at awareness.
It shows up in the spaces we make, and the experiences we create.

Our Partners

We’re working with brands, venues and community partners to make acceptance part of everyday life through more inclusive spaces.

“I’ve always tried to conform to societal standards, hoping that I get lost in the crowd, but these kids have shown me the value of standing out and of staying true to myself.

SAAC has grown on me, and I’m sure if you give it a chance, it’ll grow on you as well!”

Wesley Um, Volunteer at St. Andrew Autism School

Volunteering refers to the act of offering our time and skills to assist others without expecting any financial compensation in return. Because of this, people don’t easily use their spare time for volunteering. But trying it once can be difficult, yet rewarding.

By volunteering, one can gain more mental happiness than physical strain and experience the joy and innocence of adult autism clients, which can be mentally fulfilling.”

Kate, Volunteer at DAC (Sengkang)

“I look forward to volunteering at SAAS every week, it has been such a rewarding and enjoyable experience for me! It has really been an enriching experience where I truly gain as much I learnt a lot from the teacher on how to use the comms board to communicate with the students and engage them. It’s hard work but a very meaningful volunteer experience.”

Janice Tan, Volunteer at St. Andrew’s Autism School

“As cliché as it may sound, every individual client has taught me some lessons about persons with Autism. They are some of the strongest and bravest people I have met and they made me reflect and re-evaluate about life in general.
Through volunteering, I have become more patient and grateful. I feel I am at my best ‘Self’ when I am volunteering and I hope to project that ‘Self’ to my everyday life too.”

Edwin Tay, Volunteer at DAC (Siglap) & St. Andrew’s Adult Home

Spot the signs of acceptance

Look out for our displays at businesses who are taking steps to create more autism-friendly environments.

They serve as a visible signal of awareness and intent, helping individuals and caregivers recognise spaces that may feel calmer and more supportive.

Support Time for Acceptance

Your donation helps us grow this initiative by training businesses, expanding our directory and making more spaces autism-friendly.