Mr Cai Yinzhou asked the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) what are the Ministry’s plans for the SG Enable Training Grant beyond FY2024; (b) whether new public grant calls will be issued; and (c) how training providers will be supported in delivering employment and independent living skills training for persons with disabilities if funding beyond the current cycle is discontinued.
Answer
1 The SG Enable Training Grant offers up to 95% course fee subsidies and training allowances for persons with disabilities, and absentee payroll for employers.
2 SG Enable plans to conduct the next Call for Proposals by the first quarter of 2026 for inclusive and mainstream training providers, including social service agencies serving persons with disabilities, to propose training courses and programmes.
3 Beyond the Training Grant, the Enabling Academy collaborates with training providers to continually expand the range of courses to make them accessible or customised for persons with disabilities to support their professional and personal development. It also conducts regular complimentary workshops on disability inclusion and provides resources to uplift training providers’ capabilities in inclusive course design and delivery.