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.
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).
Car Park Label Scheme for Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with physical disabilities who drive or their family members who drive them can obtain car park labels that enable them to park at designated parking lots.
Disabled Persons Scheme
Persons with disabilities who are unable to take public transport due to their disabilities and require a vehicle to earn a living can benefit from the certificates of entitlement (COE) and the additional registration fees (ARF) waivers when they purchase a vehicle.
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.
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.
Caregivers Training Grant
The Caregivers Training Grant (CTG) helps caregivers to enhance their capabilities to better care for the physical and socio-emotional needs of persons with disabilities or the elderly.
Home-Based Care Services
Home-Based Care Services provide home-help support for adults with disabilities to continue to live in the community.
Foreign Domestic Worker Levy Concession
The Foreign Domestic Worker Levy Concession enables families to pay a lower monthly levy when employing foreign domestic workers as full-time caregivers of their loved ones with disabilities.
Foreign Domestic Worker Grant
The Foreign Domestic Worker Grant provides support to families who hire foreign domestic workers to care for the frail elderly or persons with at least moderate disability.