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Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I apply for the assistive technology fund (ATF)?

Can I sell tissue papers in public

What assistance schemes are available to help households take care of their severely disabled family members? (Severely disabled individuals requires assistance with the activities of daily life)

Where can I engage a speech therapist for my child who has speech problem?

I am disabled and I need assistance in dressing my wound.

How can I apply for the Car Park Label Scheme if my spouse is disabled?

What can my child learn if he is placed in a Day Activity Centre?

I am employing a person with physical disability in my company and I need to make some modifications like ramps and renovating the toilet to facilitate the new employee's movements in the office. Is there any assistance scheme that I can tap on for this?

I would like to do busking, what should I do?

1.	How do I apply for the assistive technology fund (ATF)?

	All applicants must be recommended by a Volunteer Welfare Organisation (VWO) or a Hospital. The amount of subsidy will be determined based on applicant's household information. Click the link below for more information.
	Assistive Technology Fund (ATF)
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2.	Can I sell tissue papers in public?

	Selling tissue papers are not allowed in public areas as this is a form of illegal hawking. The National Environment Agency (NEA) does not provide any permit or license to sell tissue papers. NEA can be contacted at 1800-225 5632 if you have any queries or feedback on illegal hawking.
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3.	What assistance schemes are available to help households take care of their severely disabled family members? (Severely disabled individuals requires assistance with the activities of daily life)
	There are government assistance schemes as well as tax reliefs for familes with disabled members. Click the links below for more information.
	Government Assistance Schemes
	Tax Reliefs
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4.	Where can I engage a speech therapist for my child who has speech problem?

	Parents could get information on qualified speech therapists via www.shas.org.sg. The website provides a list of speech therapy service providers from hospitals to private practices.
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5.	I am disabled and I need assistance in dressing my wound.

	Handicaps Welfare Association (HWA) provides personal care services to assist persons with disabilities. Tel: 6254 3006 or visit their website at www.hwa.org.sg. for further details.
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6.	How can I apply for the Car Park Label Scheme?

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7.	What can my child learn if he is placed in a Day Activity Centre?

	He or she will learn about self-care and hygiene, people relationship, independent living and work skills.
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8.	I am employing a person with physical disability in my company and I need to make some modifications like ramps and renovating the toilet to facilitate the new employee's movements in the office. Is there any assistance scheme that I can tap on for this?

	You can apply for a tax deduction for up to $100,000 for expenditure on building modifications for benefit of disabled employees. This is provided under Sec 14(H) of the Income Tax Act. You can apply for this through Bizlink Centre Singapore Limited, at Tel: 64495652 or at info@bizlink.org.sg.
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9.	I would like to do busking, what should I do?

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