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General Frequently Asked Questions
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1. Can I sell tissue paper in public?
Selling tissue papers is 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.
2. I am disabled and require physical assistance in my daily activities such as dressing a wound etc. Where can I go for help? The Handicaps Welfare Association (HWA) offers personal care services to assist persons with disabilities. Click here for more information on the services they provide or call 6254-3006.
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3. 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: 6449-5652 or Email at: info@bizlink.org.sg.
4. I would like to be involved in busking. How can I go about doing this? All interested applicants are required to go through an audition held at the National Arts Council (NAC), in order to apply for a Letter of Endorsement. Click here for more information on the Busking Scheme, or contact NAC at 6746-4622.
5. Where can I get information about rehabilitation and therapy services, clubs and support groups for the disabled? CEL offers information and referral services through a case management model that allows for classification, needs assessment and referral to rehabilitation and therapy services offered by various service providers as well as support groups for persons with disabilities (including the frail elderly). Click here for a list of rehabilitation and therapy services. Click here for a list of the support groups for caregivers.
6. Can you give me a list of organizations providing recreational and sports activities for the disabled? Click here for more information about sports and recreational activities.
7. I need to rent a wheelchair / get my wheelchair repaired. Where can I get assistance? Click here for information about buying and renting wheelchairs.
8. Where can I get the latest list of disabled-friendly buildings in Singapore? Where can I obtain further information about programmes and schemes supporting Barrier-free Accessibility (BCA) in Singapore? Click here for a list of disabled-friendly buildings in Singapore. Click here for information about Barrier-free Accessibility including, Design Code and Accessibility Fund.
9. Where can I get information about bus routes in Singapore that are wheelchair friendly? Click here for the FAQ about Wheelchair Accessible Bus (WAB) Services. It also lists the bus stops and bus routes that are wheel-chair accessible.