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20 Jun 2026
Planted
Placed in the sensory colour garden.
BOTANICAL NAMEHibiscus rosa-sinensis
STARTED20 June 2026
LOCATIONColour Garden · Manaswa Sensory Hub
CURRENT STAGEIn bloom
IMPACT AT A GLANCE
Growth you can see.
Participation you can feel.
Colour, texture and patient care come together in this flowering journey.
14Guided Gardening Sessions
58Days of Plant Care
4Skills Practised
3Flowering Stages
THE STORY
A plant cared for with purpose.
The Hibiscus invites close observation of colour, shape and change. Guided watering, leaf checks and flower observation support a calm, repeatable activity with a visible outcome.
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Participation with dignity
HUMAN IMPACTA MEANINGFUL ROUTINE
M.'s Journey
M. takes part in short, structured care sessions. The familiar sequence of gathering tools, watering and returning materials supports participation and confidence.
Fictional participant profile used for this prototype. No diagnosis or sensitive personal information is shown.SKILLS & ENGAGEMENT
What this journey makes possible
ObservationRoutineCommunicationGardening Skills
THE GROWING JOURNEY
Milestones, one step at a time.
02
16 Jul 2026
New buds
The first buds became a focus for observation.
03
2 Aug 2026
First bloom
The first flower opened after regular care.
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Current
Ongoing care
Care continues through the weekly nursery routine.
FROM THE SENSORY HUB
Moments around this journey
Plant care becomes a shared experience through observation, routine and hands-on participation.
CSR & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Supported through the Growing Together
Prototype support for accessible gardening tools and guided nature activities.
- Supporting organisation
- Neighbourhood CSR Collective
- Sponsor / contributor
- Prototype Contributor
- Project period
- June–September 2026
ABOUT MANASWA
Learn · Grow · Thrive
Manaswa Foundation supports people with autism through meaningful engagement, sensory experiences, vocational exposure and opportunities for confident participation.