Things to do at Enabling Village in Redhill
For most of us, climbing a flight of stairs or having a conversation with a friend are things we don’t think twice about. For some, however, these seemingly easy tasks pose great challenges. This is why it’s so important that places like the Enabling Village exist.
With disability-friendly accommodations throughout, the area is Singapore’s first fully inclusive community space. Open to all members of the public, Enabling Village is a window into the daily lives of our local disabled community, and an inclusive space for people with disabilities. Here are some things you can do when visiting Enabling Village.
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Where is Enabling Village?
Enabling Village is open to the public and is just a 5-minute walk from Redhill MRT station. There are also complimentary shuttle bus services on Mondays to Fridays that get you to and from Redhill MRT (Exit A) and Enabling Village (Nest Block); do take note of the different timings and that priority will be given to visitors with impaired mobility.
All-inclusive design features
The Enabling Village is meant to be an all-inclusive space. Open to all members of the public, the complex not only acts as a rare accessible space for folks with disabilities where they may live unencumbered, but also offers the able-bodied a glimpse into their daily struggles. If you have trouble understanding what this means, think about disability-friendly playgrounds for kids, then extend that idea to an entire mall complex.
Image credit: Enabling Village via Instagram
Here, it’s all about taking spaces that have not been designed in the most inclusive way, and making them accessible to everyone. Every aspect of the space is thoughtfully designed to make sure visiting is an equally pleasant experience for everyone.
We see this in the form of several accommodations throughout the space, such as having all public areas be wheelchair-accessible, including Braille on maps throughout the complex, and equipping all event spaces with hearing aid induction loops, a technology that helps users of hearing aids hear better by transmitting speech directly to the hearing aid.
While you’re here, keep an eye out for the service dogs. While they may be cute, remember not to pet them unless you ask for permission first. They are on the job, after all.
What’s new at Enabling Village?
Ever since its opening back in 2015, there have been several new additions to Enabling Village, including an entire new 4-storey block called Vista. Opened in 2025, it was to celebrate the community space’s 10th anniversary.
It features an amphitheatre with plenty of open seating, wheelchair-friendly ramps, and an abundance of greenery around for some fresh air. Vista also houses EatTalk at Level 1, a food hall that serves up Nasi Padang, Western, and Japanese fare, and also employs individuals with special needs to empower and allow them to take on meaningful roles.
There’s also the i’mable Collective Space, which supports inclusive employment in arts and design to provide a platform for pan-disability creatives to showcase their work – from ceramics, postcards, books, and even fashion. It features Postboy Coffee too if you’re in need of a quick caffeine fix.
What can I do at Enabling Village?
At Enabling Village, businesses are staffed by a mix of employees with and without disabilities. After all, what’s the point of being disability-friendly if your tenants don’t support the same cause?
Image credit: Wildflower Studio via Google
There are plenty of activities to do at Enabling Village, with each block housing different tenants. Start off with art jamming at Wildflower Studio at UOB Ability Hub, where you can blend creativity as you create art pieces with the company of cats around.
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For parents, there’s Little Splashes Aquatics over at Canopy, which is Singapore’s first fully inclusive private indoor swimming pool for persons with disabilities. They also offer the usual infant, toddler, and children’s swimming programs if you’ve been on the lookout to enrol your little ones for swimming classes.
Just a few steps down, swing by Starships Flowers & Balloons if you’re looking for beautifully crafted balloon and floral arrangements that also empower people with disabilities through skills and employment opportunities.
The Art Faculty sells products made by people with disabilities.
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There’s also a disability-friendly gym by ActiveSG, the first of its kind in Singapore. Special accommodations have been made to the gym equipment, such as Braille dots on the treadmill user panels and a hearing induction loop system in the studio for those using hearing aids.
What’s more, the equipment has also been specially designed for elderly users, users with low mobility, or physical or cognitive disabilities.
Image credit: ActiveSG
In addition to providing employment and training opportunities for the differently-abled, a portion of proceeds go right back to organisations that support the local disabled community. This makes shopping here truly guilt-free, because you know your spending is going towards a good cause.
What can I eat at Enabling Village?
If you’re feeling peckish, there are plenty of food options available in Enabling Village too. At Canopy, there’s Bailey & Patch Pet Cafe, which serves as a unique social enterprise that blends together a pet cafe, pet services, and a bakery, all while being a training ground for persons with disabilities. They accept CDC vouchers too!
Just a few doors down, there’s also AMGD Superfood Restaurant – look forward to poke bowls, bentos, sandwiches, and more to satisfy your hunger. A halal-certified establishment, chefs and expert dieticians/nutritionists curate every dish here with thought as you enjoy various delicious offerings without having to compromise on health.
End off your journey with some bakes over at Mad Roaster’s Slow Bar at Outpost, which features a community library, matcha, craft beers, and filter-pours. As for its bakes, look forward to freshly baked cookies and brioche that are made fresh daily by in-house bakers on the autism spectrum.
What to do on a day out at Enabling Village
Image credit: Enabling Village
So if you’ve been on the lookout for new places to explore in our little red dot, look no further than Enabling Village to understand more about its meaningful causes and support for people with diverse abilities, while discovering the different activities this spot has to offer.
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Cover image adapted from Abigail Buligan
Last published in July 2022 by Cherisse Goldwich. Last updated by Abigail Buligan on 9 October 2026.