Singapore task force to present disability support recommendations by end-2026

Singapore's Taskforce on Assurance for Families with Persons with Disabilities will announce its recommendations by the end of 2026, aiming to significantly improve support systems for individuals with disabilities and their families. The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) stated that the task force has been actively engaging with people with disabilities, caregivers, employers, and community partners since January.

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Building on the feedback received, the task force will be recommending moves to better support persons with disabilities in planning for care across all life stages, strengthen employment opportunities, enhance the ecosystem of community-based support, and keep disability services affordable for persons with disabilities and their families.

The engagements have focused on critical areas such as employment, community living, and the affordability of disability services. As of July 10, the task force had completed 31 engagement visits, gathering feedback from a wide range of stakeholders including disability service providers, special education schools, and healthcare providers.

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Families with persons with disabilities often face challenges navigating life-stage transitions or changes in circumstances, particularly when coordinating support on their own.

Building on this feedback, the task force plans to recommend measures that will enhance care planning across all life stages, bolster employment opportunities, and strengthen community-based support. A significant focus will be placed on ensuring that disability services remain affordable for families. The MSF highlighted that families often struggle with navigating life-stage transitions and coordinating support independently, emphasizing the need for improved access to planning assistance.

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We will improve families’ access to planning support across transitions, so they can better anticipate future needs with greater ease and confidence.

Employment and job retention are identified as key priorities. The ministry noted an increase in the employment rate for people with disabilities, from 28.2% in 2018/2019 to 34.7% in 2024/2025. To further support workforce integration, the task force will focus on strengthening work readiness and transition programs from school to work. This includes developing work skills in schools, improving reskilling services for both individuals and employers, and expanding available employment options. Additionally, the task force will work on enhancing community engagement for people with disabilities and their caregivers.

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To support persons with disabilities in transitioning to the workforce, we will strengthen work readiness and enhance transition support from school to work.