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Disability inclusion is a win-win, achievable goal

One mistaken belief is that employing PWDs requires large amounts of money and effort. But this need not be so, as there's a range of grants and resources to back employers

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Fiona Lam

Fiona Lam

Published Wed, May 1, 2019 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    FOR all of the progress that Singapore has made over the years, the country remains a laggard when it comes to employing persons with disabilities (PWDs).

    But hiring PWDs need not be a daunting task for businesses, advocates for the disabled tell The Business Times.

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