Persons with Disabilities
Persons with disabilities have needs which are both similar and different from those of other able-bodied persons. Some can lead normal lives with some adjustments, while others need a higher level of care and assistance. The care and welfare of people with disabilities is everyone’s concern. The family, the community and the Government each has a role in helping and integrating them into the community.
Certificate of Entitlement (COE) Grant Scheme for Social Service Agencies (SSAs)
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) Grant Scheme is a grant to support the cost of COE and Additional Registration Fee (ARF) for vehicles used to transport clients who are elderly or persons with disabilities who are unable to use public transport unassisted or other transport options.
Development Support and Learning Support
The Development Support (DS) and Learning Support (LS) programmes provide development support and learning support for children with mild developmental needs so they can make a smoother transition to primary school.
Assistive Technology Fund (ATF)
Persons with disabilities can get subsidies to acquire, replace, upgrade or repair necessary assistive technology equipment and accessories (e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, etc).
Foreign Domestic Worker Grant
The Foreign Domestic Worker Grant provides support to families who hire foreign domestic workers to care for their loved ones with moderate to severe disabilities.
Trust and Savings Options for Persons with Disabilities
Parents or primary caregivers of persons with disabilities who wish to safeguard their loved ones' welfare and financial security can approach the Special Needs Trust Company (SNTC) to draw up care plans and set up trust accounts.
Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children
The Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children programme (EIPIC) provides developmental and therapy services for infants and young children at risk of moderate to severe developmental delays.
Children participate in activities that maximise their developmental growth potential and minimise the development of secondary disabilities.
Foreign Domestic Worker Levy Concession for Persons with Disabilities
The Foreign Domestic Worker Levy Concession for Persons with Disabilities enables families to pay a lower monthly levy when employing foreign domestic workers as full-time caregivers of their loved ones with disabilities.
Employment Assistance for Persons with Disabilities
There are schemes and services to enable persons with disabilities to be supported for training and acquire employment. Schemes are also available to support employers Schemes are also available to support employers to hire, train and integrate persons with disabilities.
Home-Based Care Services
Home-Based Care Services provide home-help support for adults with disabilities to continue to live in the community.
Caregivers Training Grant
The Caregivers Training Grant (CTG) helps caregivers to enhance their capabilities in caring for the physical and socio-emotional needs of persons with disabilities or the elderly.