So for her, the series is a chance of a lifetime. “I guess the universe brought me here for a reason,” said Fam, who would love to work in a newsroom one day and “tell stories that are normally unheard-of”.
Some of the neurodivergent individuals found themselves in the spotlight also when they showcased their various musical talents in front of the guests.
“Even though we have a disability, it’s not going to stop us from strengthening ourselves (and) proving that we also can contribute to society,” Ng said.
Trevor Lee hopes the series will help viewers see that anyone, regardless of ability, can have meaningful conversations and “a good time”.
“We may be disabled,” Joel Lee added, “but one way or another, our abilities and our strengths shine forth in the midst of trials. … We’re a community to be reckoned with.”
Watch the latest instalment of The Assembly, featuring Kit Chan, here. Catch the next episode, featuring Joakim Gomez, next Wednesday at 9pm.
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