Adults with disabilities make up 16.7% of the Singaporean population. As Singapore’s population is projected to have an even greater proportion of people older than the age of 65 by 2030, the prevalence of adults with disabilities in Singapore is set to increase. Employment has been found to be an important contributor to the Quality of Life of adults with disabilities. In a first world Asian country like Singapore, where the unemployment rate is relatively low at 2.1%, it is useful to understand the past and current state of employment for people with disabilities in Singapore. This entry aims to provide an overview of the historical evolution of disability employment in Singapore as well as provide insights into the current landscape. Contextual comparisons with the international landscape as well as positive developments and challenges are discussed.

错误:搜索内容不能为空,请输入英文关键词
错误:关键词超出字数限制,请精简
高级检索

Disability Employment in Singapore

  • Vimallan Manokara

摘要

Adults with disabilities make up 16.7% of the Singaporean population. As Singapore’s population is projected to have an even greater proportion of people older than the age of 65 by 2030, the prevalence of adults with disabilities in Singapore is set to increase. Employment has been found to be an important contributor to the Quality of Life of adults with disabilities. In a first world Asian country like Singapore, where the unemployment rate is relatively low at 2.1%, it is useful to understand the past and current state of employment for people with disabilities in Singapore. This entry aims to provide an overview of the historical evolution of disability employment in Singapore as well as provide insights into the current landscape. Contextual comparisons with the international landscape as well as positive developments and challenges are discussed.