An inclusive Singapore: Employment of people with disabilities is not just about numbers, but dignity

The latest roadmap for disability inclusion here was released in August, with a slew of recommendations ranging from employment and education to caregiver support and inclusion in public spaces. The Sunday Times invited four people to share their thoughts on Singapore's plans to be a more welcoming place for people with disabilities by 2030.

Ms Chia Yong Yong says the employment landscape has changed drastically from the time when inaccessible infrastructure made it difficult for people with disabilities to have a career. ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
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Oct 09, 2022, 11:27 AM
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Oct 09, 2022, 05:00 AM
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Ms Chia Yong Yong, 59. Consultant, Foo Kwok LLC. Enabling Masterplan 2030 steering committee member. She has peroneal muscular atrophy.

I had high hopes of being a lawyer.

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