Will my child with disability be okay without me? | Let’s Table It Ep 5
Notas do episódio
Leaving school. Finding a job. Becoming more independent. These are important milestones in growing up. But what does the journey into adulthood look like for persons with disabilities and their caregivers? What challenges lie ahead and what support is available to help them plan for the future?
In this episode of Let’s Table It, Senior Minister of State for Social and Family Development, Mr Goh Pei Ming, who heads the Taskforce on Assurance for Families with Persons with Disabilities, and Ms Li Shu Yun, caregiver and mum to Allan Cai, an adult with Down Syndrome, join us to discuss what it takes for persons with disabilities to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.
We tackle questions around:
- What happens at the “post-18 cliff” when persons with disabilities leave school?
- How can they be better supported to find and stay in meaningful employment?
- What support is available for those with higher support needs who may not take up employment?
- How can future care planning give families greater assurance?
- What can all of us do to build a more inclusive Singapore?
From navigating life after school to planning for the future, we explore how families, employers and the wider community can play a part in helping persons with disabilities lead fulfilling lives. Tune in to find out what it takes to build a more inclusive Singapore where everyone can thrive.
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00:01:11 - Meet Allan, an adult with Down Syndrome
00:03:43 - The post-18 cliff: What happens after school?
00:07:26 - Allan’s experience with finding a job
00:10:27 - Helping persons with disabilities find and sustain employment
00:14:55 - Support for community living
00:16:36 - What happens to persons with disabilities when their caregivers are no longer around?
00:20:07 - “More care, less stare”: How can we be more inclusive?
00:22:06 - Allan's surprise letter
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