disabilities/special needs
All publications related to disabilities/special needs are kept here.
Definition of 'Disability' for Social Policies
Jul 8, 2019
Minister answers questions by Ms Anthea Ong, Nominated Member of Parliament about the official definition of "disability" used in our social policies.
Raising Awareness About Children and Young Adult with Autism
Jul 8, 2019
Minister answers questions by Ms Cheng Li Hui, MP for Tampines GRC about raising awareness about children and young adult with autism.
Grants for non-MOE kindergartens and special needs support
May 8, 2019
Minister Desmond Lee answers MP for Ang Mo Kio GRC Dr Intan Azura Mokhtar's question on grants for non-MOE kindergartens and support for special needs children.
Caregiving and domestic support
May 7, 2019
Minister Desmond Lee answers NMP Assoc Prof Walter Theseira's questions on caregiving challenges and getting domestic support.
Response to Motions on Caregiver Support and Ageing
Feb 13, 2019
MOS responds to Motions on Caregiver Support and Ageing
Enhanced Early Intervention: Better Support for Children with Developmental Needs
Jan 28, 2019
Families
of children with developmental needs can look forward to more customised and affordable Early Intervention (EI)
services to maximise their children’s potential.
Clarifications on validity of medical report for LPA
Nov 19, 2018
Minister answers question by Dr Chia Shi-Lu, MP for Tanjong Pagar GRC, on validity of medical report for Lasting Power of Attorney applications
Employment rate of Persons with Disabilities
Nov 19, 2018
Minister answers question by Ms Anthea Ong, Nominated Member of Parliament, on employment rate of persons with disability
Total number of persons with disabilities in Singapore
Nov 19, 2018
Minister answers question by Ms Yip Pin Xiu, Nominated Member of Parliament, on current total number of people with disabilities in Singapore.
Number of Day Activity Centres, clients, and staff in DACs
Oct 2, 2018
Minister of State Sam Tan answers question by Dr Intan Azura Mokhtar, MP for Ang Mo Kio GRC, on the number of Day Activity Centres, clients, and staff in DACs.