Disability in Taiwan

As of 2007, there are almost one million people with various levels of physical and mental disabilities in Taiwan.[1] Taiwan adopted a universal healthcare system in 1995 to properly support patient care and provide more transparent access to its people, including those who identify as disabled.[2] Taiwan is a nation that has grown tremendously to support those that are disabled. This includes having a socialized form of medical care that is run by the Executive Yuan.[3] Overall this universal scheme includes the law, public facilities, and educational aspect of healthcare. Taiwan also has different aspects of healthcare to effectively support those that are disadvantaged or disabled, this included subsidies, loans, plans, service guarantee and specific care for medically vulnerable populations.[4] Taiwan's healthcare development and dedication to support its people plays an important role in its transformation of benefits for disabled people.

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  2. ^ Wu, Tai-Yin; Majeed, Azeem; Kuo, Ken N (2010–2012). "An overview of the healthcare system in Taiwan". London Journal of Primary Care. 3 (2): 115–119. doi:10.1080/17571472.2010.11493315. ISSN 1757-1472. PMC 3960712. PMID 25949636.
  3. ^ "Executive Yuan, R.O.C. (Taiwan)-Structure & Functions". Executive Yuan, R.O.C. (Taiwan) (in Chinese (Taiwan)). December 2011. Retrieved 2018-12-02.
  4. ^ "National Health Insurance Annual Report" (PDF).