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The Singapore Government's policy and approach to programmes for people with disabilities are
based on the following emphases:
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Families are the first line of support. |
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Many Helping Hands" with the people, private and public sector involvement. |
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The Government provides means-testing subsidies for disability services to ensure affordability for all. |
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Institutionalized care is the last resort.
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| The Government works closely with the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), Centre for Enabled Living and other relevant bodies in the delivery of services and programmes for people with disabilities. |
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| For more information, please visit www.cel.sg. |
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Enabling Masterplan 2007-2011
| An Enabling Masterplan Steering Committee, comprising representatives from the public, private and people sector was formed in September 2006. It released its report - the Enabling Masterplan 2007-11 - in February 2007. The Enabling Masterplan charts the development of programmes and services in the disability sector for the next 5 years from 2007 - 2011. It encompasses concrete and comprehensive recommendations to improve the lives of persons with disabilities in Singapore. Click to read the full report put forth by the Committee. |
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