Basic needs comprise not just necessities like food, shelter and transport but also social and psychological needs, such as social connections and emotional support, said Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development Eric Chua. Replying to an MP’s questions in Parliament on Tuesday (Oct 3), he high
Based on the Comprehensive Labour Force Survey, the average resident employment rate for persons with disabilities (PwDs) aged 15 to 64 increased steadily from 28.2 per cent between 2018 and 2019 to 31.4 per cent between 2021 and 2022. Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development Eric Chua, who high
The Government is studying the recognition of Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) as Singapore's official sign language, in consultation with the deaf community. As SgSL is already used in practice, it has to consider how official recognition will bring tangible benefits to the deaf community. Senior Parliamentary Secret