SG Enable launches first national-level accreditation framework Enabling Mark

Enabling Mark benchmarks and recognise disability-inclusive employers.

SG Enable has launched the first ever national-level accreditation framework Enabling Mark that recognises organisations for their practices and outcomes in disability-inclusive employment.

The virtual launch was attended by Singapore President Halimah Yacob and Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli.

“When COVID-19 hit us, it was a challenging time for our nation. All of us had to adapt to changes to tackle the immediate health crisis. It also became an economic crisis, as the global economy retracted. Many businesses in Singapore were impacted, which in turn impacted hiring. Many found it harder to secure jobs,” Zulkifli said in his opening speech.

He said the government’s priority is to save as many jobs as they come and to help cushion impacts on incomes through various measures such as the Jobs Support Scheme and the COVID-19 support grant.

“The Enabling Mark represents yet another milestone in our continuing efforts to develop a more inclusive society. One where persons with disabilities are welcomed, and able to participate meaningfully in various ways,” he added.

In her speech, the President said the Enabling Mark would recognise employers who are “empowering, innovative, and collaborative in the inclusion of persons with disabilities in their organisations.”

Under the Enabling Mark framework, there will be three tiers of accreditation (Silver, Gold and Platinum) that will be determined by an organization's overall maturity level.

Silver and Gold tier accreditations will have one to two years validity, respectively while Platinum tier accreditation will have three years validity.

“Employers play a key role in this effort to empower persons with disabilities. Businesses have been deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, so I am truly grateful to the employers who have continued to step up in providing employment opportunities to persons with disabilities during this difficult time,” the President said.