Debated in Parliament on 9 Sep 2024.
Mr Gan Thiam Poh asked the Minister for Social and Family Development whether he can provide an update on the progress made on the Enabling Masterplan 2030’s recommendations under Area 5 on Inclusive Living.
We are making good progress implementing our Enabling Masterplan 2030 (EMP 2030). The goal set out under Area 5 of EMP 2030 on Inclusive Living is for persons with disabilities to have access to a continuum of services that enable them to fully and actively participate in community life.
The Taskforce for Developing New Community Living Models for Persons with Disabilities has been established to study and identify housing and care models for persons with disabilities to live well in the community. The task force will be releasing its recommendations later this year.
In addition to the work being done by the Community Living Taskforce, we are also working with community partners to build more inclusive neighbourhoods through the Enabling Services Hubs. These hubs foster inclusivity by developing an ecosystem of support for persons with disabilities and caregivers in the community. Following the launch of the first Enabling Services Hub last August in Tampines, SG Enable is launching two more Enabling Services Hubs in Jurong West and Punggol next year.
We are also increasing capacity of services for persons with disabilities. As announced at the Committee of Supply 2024, we will increase the capacity of our Day Activity Centres, which equip persons with disabilities with essential daily and community living skills, from 1,800 spaces to 2,300 by 2030. We will also increase the capacity of our Sheltered Workshops, which provide vocational training and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, from 1,700 spaces to 2,200 by 2030.
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