Lower fees, more places in facilities for PWDs among first moves by disability task force
The changes aim to lower the long-term costs for families of people with disabilities.
The Government plans to lower disability service fees and expand facilities for persons with disabilities (PWDs) by 2030. Families will pay less for community-based services, with subsidy rates rising by at least 10 percentage points for most. Income ceilings for households to qualify for subsidies will also be raised, extending support to about 80% of households with PWDs.
The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) will add 1,300 more day activity centres and sheltered workshops by 2030, bringing the total to around 5,800 spaces. This significant expansion will alleviate long wait times for these essential services. Lower-income households will pay no more than $10 monthly for community-based services, down from between $20 and $60.
The full set of recommendations from the Taskforce on Assurance for Families with Persons with Disabilities will be announced in early October, covering areas like employment and lifelong learning for PWDs.
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