Enabling Masterplan 2030 (Singapore)
Overview
The Enabling Masterplan 2030 (EMP2030) is Singapore’s national roadmap to build a more inclusive society by 2030. It focuses on empowering persons with disabilities (PwDs) and their caregivers through better support in education, employment, independent living, and accessibility. Unlike strict laws, EMP2030 provides recommendations for government agencies, businesses, and the community to work together toward disability inclusion.
Key Provisions in Simple Language
1. Lifelong Learning & Education
- Schools and training programs will be more inclusive, helping PwDs gain skills for work and daily life.
- Special education (SPED) schools will expand, and fees will be reduced for families.
2. Inclusive Employment
- A goal to raise the employment rate of PwDs from ~30% to 40% by 2030.
- Employers get grants to hire PwDs and redesign jobs for accessibility.
3. Independent Living
- New housing and community programs (e.g., Enabled Living Programme) will help PwDs live independently with support services.
4. Accessibility Improvements
- Physical spaces: More wheelchair-friendly transport (e.g., audible traffic signals, barrier-free bus stops).
- Digital access: By 2030, all high-traffic government websites must work with screen readers, and 70% of TV programs will have subtitles/sign language.
Important Dates
- Launched: August 2022 (with updates through 2024).
- Targets: Most goals (e.g., employment rate, digital accessibility) aim for completion by 2030.
This explanation is based on Singapore’s official Enabling Masterplan 2030 documents. For details, refer to the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) or the full EMP2030 report