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Taiwan’s labor ministry is relaxing rules for workplace disability subsidies, allowing workers with dementia or hearing loss in one ear to receive support without official certification. The expanded program now accepts direct applications from employees for equipment upgrades. With an increased budget, the ministry aims to foster inclusive environments by assessing individual needs on-site and providing grants of up to US$3,100.

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00:00The labor ministry is relaxing some rules for a special subsidy meant to improve the workplace for people with disabilities.
00:07Some can now get government support without official certification.
00:24The subsidy offers a wide range of services such as sign language interpreters and more flexible work hours.
00:32Previously, only employers could apply for support to upgrade equipment and software to meet employee needs.
00:38With the latest rules, the ministry now accepts direct applications by workers and assesses their needs on site,
00:45like for this employee who applied for an upgrade to her wheelchair.
01:13The labor ministry says a boost in this year's budget may help cover the costs of the expanded services.
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