New advisory committee among initiatives to boost lifelong learning, job opportunities for people with disabilities

SG Enable will extend its 95 per cent Course Fee Grant to PWDs enrolling in eligible mainstream training courses, expanding the subsidy beyond SG Enable-supported courses. 

“This means more persons with disabilities can upskill alongside their peers, without cost as a barrier,” Dr Syed Harun said.

Meanwhile, an adult educator capability development framework will be introduced to help educators supporting CET build skills in areas such as disability awareness and delivering accessible training. 

Training providers will also receive support through a capability development grant to equip their educators, improve their learning environments and adapt course materials for learners with disabilities. 

Dr Syed Harun said building a lifelong support system for PWDs – spanning their school years, further education and employment – would require a collective effort from caregivers, employers, training and service providers, as well as the public and private sectors.

“Inclusion certainly does not happen by accident – it begins with the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to learn, to grow, to contribute, and the conviction to turn that belief into action, regardless of where they start or how their journey unfolds,” he said.