i-CREATe 2007, 1st International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology – Singapore, 23 - 26 April, 2007.

 Welcome To START Centre!    

START Centre was incorporated in Singapore on 26 May 2006 as a private limited company (Company No.: 200607612R).

START Centre is managed by former executive of VWO, Mr. Zen KOH, and his team of dedicated staffs, with governance from the Board of Directors that comprises of the founders and major shareholders.

START Centre is a partner of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) Locally-Based Enterprise Advancement Program (LEAP).

It is estimated that approximately 10% of the global population are living with some form of congenital or acquired disabilities, which can be either transient or permanent. These include the physically disabled, the cognitively challenged, the visually impaired, and the hard of hearing.

The number is even larger if we include the geriatric populations; common aging-related disabilities are visual impairments, hard of hearings and physical limitations. These impairments, if unaddressed, typically resulted in a sharp decline in social interactions and poor quality of life.

While Asia is one of the fastest growing economy, it is also challenged with a rapidly graying population, particularly for China and Japan. Therefore it is important to develop, promote, and strengthen the Assistive, Rehabilitative and Therapeutic (ART) technology industries to cater for such growing demands. The Singapore Therapeutic, Assistive & Rehabilitative Technologies (START) Centre understands that and is fulfilling this critical role.

START Centre specializes in the technology transfer, commercialization of research projects, evaluation, training, custom design and installation of a variety of ART applications to assist people with disabilities to achieve their vocational, educational and independent living goals. We work with people of all ages and disabilities to help improve independence and quality of life.

Areas in which ART solutions are provided include: Computer Access, Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC), Environmental Control ( which includes work site accommodations), Mobility Aids (which includes powered mobility, vehicle modification consultations, custom designs and modifications).

START Centre believes in a simple yet challenging mission:

“To be a multiplier in the promoting, developing, and supporting of the Asian Assistive, Rehabilitative & Therapeutic (ART) Technology industry to support people with disabilities in the achieving of their vocational, educational and independent living goals.”

We are completely objective and non-biased in our approach to each client and we remain vigilant in our quest to provide the most appropriate and effective solutions to each client we serve. So, please work with us and ...

“Start Quality Living, Independently”