disabilities/special needs

​Minister answers questions from Assoc Prof Daniel Goh Pei Siong, Non-Constituency Member of Parliament, on clarifications about legal rights and responsibilities between step-parents and step-children.

​Minister answers question from Mr Desmond Choo, MP for Tampines GRC, on future plans to improve the quality of day care support for adults with special needs.

The Ministry of Social and Family Development will enhance the Taxi Subsidy Scheme so that persons with disabilities can better access and afford the use of taxis to commute to school, work and employability training.

​Minister answers question by Ms Chia Yong Yong, Nominated Member of Parliament, on COE and ARF waivers for drivers with disabilities.

​The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) will roll out new initiatives for persons with disabilities in response to the recommendations put forth in the Third Enabling Masterplan. These initiatives aim to strengthen the eco-system of support for persons with disabilities and their families, so as to improve their quality of life.

​Minister answers question by Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong, Non-Constituency Member of Parliament, on number of persons with disabilities on SG Enable's Board of Directors.

Minister answers question by Mr Desmond Choo, MP for Tampines GRC, on how MSF is enhancing capabilities to care for children with autism.

​Minister answers questions by MP for Jalan Besar GRC Ms Denise Phua Lay Peng regarding clarifications on Senior Group Homes scheme.

​Minister answers question by MP for Ang Mo Kio GRC, Mr Darryl David regarding options for long-term care of adults with intellectual disabilities.

​Minister answers question by Non-Constituency Member of Parliament, Assoc Prof Daniel Goh Pei Siong regarding employment conditions of persons with disabilities.