Posts in MP
On Enabling MasterPlan for the Disabled
On Enabling MasterPlan for the Disabled

“I propose four areas for further improvement, including reporting beyond activities by linking EMP2030's outputs to outcomes, ensuring the plan's relevance amidst rapid societal and technological changes, addressing unaddressed gaps like inclusive insurance, criminal justice, and inclusion of mental health and neurodiversity, and re-evaluating the funding models for essential services to include a hybrid of universal base and means-tested funding.”

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Community, Disabilities, MP, ParliamentDenise PhuaEnabling MasterPlan, COS 2024, Parliament, Speech
On ComLink Plus
On ComLink Plus

“I seek an update from MSF on the progress of the ComLink Plus pilot, including the number of families served and its impact, the lessons learned and key challenges faced along with the resources required, strategies to address the issue of multiple points of contact to enhance the effectiveness of Family Coaches, and measures to ensure volunteers assisting ComLink families are suitable, reliable, and committed.”

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Central Singapore CDC, Community, Mayor, MP, ParliamentDenise PhuaComLink Plus, ComLink, Central Singapore CDC, MSF, Jalan Besar GRC
On Students with Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools
On Students with Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools

“Improvements have been made in MOE schools over the past two decades, with the introduction of SEN officers, trained school teachers, learning support programmes and resource packages, and the Special Education Fund for tertiary level students. Nonetheless, there are still gaps in meeting the needs of these students. Calls have made for better equipping of teachers,”

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Disabilities, Education, MP, ParliamentDenise PhuaSpecial Educational Needs, Parliament, Speech, COS 2024