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Taiwan disability and dementia employment support

Overview

Taiwanese government agencies and private organizations are implementing various initiatives to support the employment and social integration of persons with disabilities and individuals with dementia.

Government efforts include expanding vocational rehabilitation and job redesign services. In Taichung, the Labor Affairs Bureau has utilized case management and subsidies of up to 100,000 TWD for workplace adjustments to help meet mandatory employment quotas. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Labor is providing professional training for service personnel to better assist individuals with cognitive impairments through individualized training and temporary work subsidies.

Complementing these institutional efforts, community outreach activities have been conducted to support sheltered workshops. In Kaohsiung, organizations such as the Taiwan Power Company and the Lions Clubs International have visited various workshops to inspect working environments and promote products made by disability groups, aiming to foster self-reliance and social awareness.

Entities

Ministry of Labor · Kaohsiung City Social Affairs Bureau · Lions Clubs International · Taiwan Power Company · Taichung City Government Labor Affairs Bureau

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Taiwanese organizations conduct outreach to disability support workshops

    Organizations in Taiwan, including Taipower and the Kaohsiung Social Affairs Bureau, are conducting visits to sheltered workshops to support workers with disabilities and promote their vocational products.

  2. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Taiwan labor agencies expand support for disability and dementia employment

    Taiwanese labor authorities are enhancing inclusive employment through vocational rehabilitation, job redesign subsidies, and specialized training to support persons with disabilities and those with dementia.

Sources

pingtungtimes.com.tw · taiwanreports.com