General Office of the State Council: Deepen the advancement of science and technology to assist the disabled and promote the research and development and application of rehabilitation assistive devices such as care robots and artificial intelligence
The General Office of the State Council issued an opinion on strengthening foster care services for severely disabled people. It mentions improving the job and qualification requirements for professionals in long-term care, rehabilitation services, employment guidance, psychological counseling, social work, and other areas related to foster care services for people with disabilities, and strengthening the development of professional ethics. Support and guide general colleges and vocational schools to carry out talent training and scientific research in the field of foster care services for people with disabilities, relying on disciplines such as rehabilitation therapy technology, nursing, medical care and management, and social work, and strengthen joint training and school-enterprise cooperation. Deepen the promotion of scientific and technological assistance for people with disabilities, and promote the research and development and application of rehabilitation assistive devices such as care robots and artificial intelligence. Strengthen vocational skills training and evaluation, open up career development channels for foster care service practitioners, and encourage and guide foster care service institutions for people with disabilities to implement a salary distribution system that reflects job responsibilities, work performance, and actual contribution incentives.