‘What comes after?’ Father on planning ahead for sons with disabilities
A new care approach helps persons with disability and their families plan early for life’s changes.
When Ron Chiam's youngest son Adriel was born with Down syndrome in 2022, the Chiams faced questions about their children's futures. Adriel and his older brother Aldric both require support, while their sister Amber does not have the condition. The Chiams sought advice from SG Enable, the national disability agency. With SG Enable's support, the family started planning for the future by creating a Special Needs Trust account and exploring the Gift Of A Lifetime Plus scheme to fund their sons' care.
They hope their sons will live together in their family's flat as adults, and are working to build their savings and independent-living skills. SG Enable is piloting Future Care Planning services to help families prepare for life transitions.
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