Walking Shoes: Guide the Root, Grow the Connection.
We are a weekly initiative pairing volunteers with Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWID) to turn everyday walks into a journey of digital empowerment and independence.
The Challenge
Moving Past the Digital Divide
In a fast-paced digital world, navigation is a necessity, not a luxury. Without digital travel literacy, many Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWID) remain dependent on others for basic mobility. This reliance limits their access to jobs, social circles, and the wider community, effectively keeping them sidelined.
Our Mission
Navigating Independence, One Step at a Time
We pair dedicated volunteers with PWID participants for weekly walks, turning routine travel into a shared journey of discovery. Together, we focus on two core goals:
- Digital Autonomy Mastering tools like Google Maps, real-time bus apps, and digital payments so participants transition from passive passengers to active navigators of their own lives.
Meaningful Connection: Breaking down social barriers and challenging stereotypes through genuine, one-on-one friendships built on equal footing.
Why Join Us?
The Impact of Walking Together
| For Participants | For Volunteers | For the Community |
| Gain Freedom & AutonomyBuild the practical skills and confidence required to travel without constant supervision. | Gain New PerspectivesGo digital for a great cause, learn about accessibility, and make a lasting friend. | Build an Inclusive SocietyFoster an empathetic, smart city where disability is never a barrier to mobility. |
Every Wednesdays
5-6pm
61 Kerbau Road
Step Up and Make a Difference!
[ VOLUNTEER CALL TO ACTION ]
Every step you take helps someone else find their stride. Join us this Wednesday!
Sign up here to be a volunteer with Walking Shoes.