July 2026 Disability Policy Collection for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
(Applicable to adults aged 16+ with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities) | Compiled by Huiling | July 31, 2026 (Third Update)
I. Compilation Notes
This compilation covers government policies, subsidies, and programs related to disability welfare, care services, and supported employment issued during July 2026, applicable to adults aged 16+ with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities. It also includes the latest foundation project application information.
New in this update (July 31): State Council press conference on the 15th Five-Year Plan for disability affairs (July 27), Taiyuan 2026-2030 Disability Employment Support Program, Guizhou "Jishan Meili Mofang" Project, Alibaba AI for Good Challenge, and CSWF "Sports for Rehabilitation" pilot project.
II. National-Level Important Policies
1. "15th Five-Year Plan for Disability Protection and Development" (State Council Letter [2026] No. 60)
Effective: July 1, 2026 | Issued by: State Council Working Committee on Disability
Key highlights: Improve dynamic adjustment of disability two-subsidies, extend care subsidies to Level 3-4 intellectual/psychosocial disabilities in pilot areas; multi-form care services (home-based, day care, combined elderly-disability care); dedicated section on "Autism Lifecycle Care Promotion Action" and "Community Integration for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities" program.
2. State Council Press Conference on Disability Affairs (July 27, 2026)
CDPF Chairperson Zhou Changkui outlined four priorities: (1) Strengthen social security; (2) Deepen empowerment through education and employment; (3) Strengthen rights protection for vulnerable groups including persons with intellectual/psychosocial disabilities; (4) Enhance cultural services.
3. "Social Assistance Law of the PRC" (Effective July 1, 2026)
First dedicated social assistance law, enabling individual assessment for minimum living allowance eligibility for persons with severe disabilities in low-income marginal families.
III. Detailed Policies by City
1. Guangzhou
Disability Two-Subsidy Standards: Living allowance: ¥217/month; care subsidy: ¥290/month. Can be claimed simultaneously (max ¥487/month).
Huangpu District Vocational Training Subsidy (July 17): Full subsidy for pastry making, handicrafts, e-commerce training.
2. Beijing
No new policy changes this month.
3. Xi'an
Second Batch of Care Service Designated Institutions: Home-based, day care, and residential care formats.
Gaoling District Care Service Project Bidding (July 23): Contract awarded to third-party service providers.
4. Qinghai
No new policy changes this month.
5. Tianjin
No new policy changes this month.
6. Qingyuan
No new policy changes this month.
7. Chongqing
2026 Subsidy Standards: Living allowance: ¥90/person/month. Care subsidy: Level 1 ¥100/month, Level 2 ¥90/month.
8. Changsha
No new policy changes this month.
9. Lanzhou
No new policy changes this month.
10. Wanzhou
No new policy changes this month (follows Chongqing policies).
11. Shangluo
Disability Service System Development (July 22): Integrated care, rehabilitation, and employment services.
12. Hangzhou
No new policy changes this month.
13. Shanghai
"15th Five-Year Plan" for Disability Protection (July 29): At least 1 day care institution per sub-district; explore extending care subsidy to Level 3-4 intellectual/psychosocial disabilities; "Community Integration for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities" program.
14. Dalian
No new policy changes this month.
15. Shenzhen
No new policy changes this month.
16. Kunming
No new policy changes this month.
17. Guilin
No new policy changes this month.
18. Anqing
No new policy changes this month.
19. Suqian
No new policy changes this month.
20. Guiyang
Care Subsidy (including Level 3 intellectual/psychosocial): Level 1-2: ¥130/person/month; Level 3 intellectual/psychosocial: ¥70/person/month.
21. Chengdu
Care Service Subsidy Guidelines (Cheng DPF [2026] No. 22): ¥100/person/month for life care, self-care training, vocational rehabilitation, and work skills training.
22. Changchun
No new policy changes this month. Institutional care subsidy ¥800-1,200/month remains in effect.
23-27. Xinyu, Shuozhou, Cangzhou, Hefei, Xianyang
No new policy changes this month.
28. Taiyuan
Disability Employment and Entrepreneurship Support Program (2026-2030) (July 2): Employment bases (20+ employees): ¥10,000/person/year (max ¥300,000/3 years); Enterprises (4-19 employees): ¥10,000/person/year (max ¥190,000/5 years); Self-employment subsidy: ¥4,000/year; "Jinxiang Jiayuan" institutions (5+ with intellectual/psychosocial/severe physical disabilities): ¥50,000/3 years.
29-35. Jiangmen, Juxian, Zhangzhou, Yulin, Harbin, Urumqi, Jieyang
No new policy changes this month.
36. Zhengzhou
Subsidy Increase: Two-subsidies raised from ¥75 to ¥92.5/person/month. Minimum living standard +¥58/month.
37. Qingdao
2026 Social Assistance Policy List: Level 1 living allowance: ¥634/month; Level 2: ¥499/month; Level 3-4: ¥328/month. Care subsidy: unified ¥231/month.
38-46. Luoyang, Xiamen, Xinmi, Suzhou, Changzhou, Hanzhong, Nanchong, Liaocheng, Linyi
No new policy changes this month.
IV. Foundation Project Application Information
China Foundation for Disabled Persons (CFDP)
- "Jishan Meili Mofang" Project (Guizhou) (Deadline: Aug 10, 2026) - 1,000 cans of protein powder for disability service organizations. Contact: 19294018660. Source: Guizhou DPF (July 24).
- "Jishan Puji - Yue Ting Xinsheng" (Guangdong) (Mar 2026-Feb 2027) - Cochlear implant subsidies ¥5,000-15,000; rehab training up to ¥20,000/year. Children 0-17 in Guangdong.
- "Hearing Reconstruction" Cochlear Implant Donation - Open enrollment, children 1-5. Contact: 010-81937523.
China Social Welfare Foundation (CSWF)
- "Guardian Star Wings" - Vocational Training for Adults with Autism - Age 18+, ongoing. Source: Tencent Charity (July 6 update).
- Lighthouse Action "Sports for Rehabilitation" Pilot (July 27) - Integrating sports into rehabilitation. Source: Xingtai Release.
One Foundation / Tencent Charity
- Ocean Heaven Program (2021-2026) - Rehab training and social integration subsidies. 2026 plan: supporting 40 individuals. Contact: larrysha@onefoundation.cn.
- Shenzhen "Heart Care Family Support" (Phase 1 ended June 30) - ¥800 digital vouchers. Await next phase.
Alibaba Foundation
- "Small Actions, Big Impact" AI for Good Challenge (Deadline: Aug 13, 2026) - Total prize ¥210,000. Disability inclusion track. Open to all. Source: Jimu News (July 8).
Other Platform Projects
- Tencent Charity: Intellectual Disability Care and Vocational Training (Jan 2026-Nov 2028) - Horticulture, baking, handicrafts, courier handling training.
- Guizhou H1 2026: ¥310M in living allowances (346,000 people); ¥240M in care subsidies (400,100 people). Source: China Economic Net (July 31).
- Guangxi "Sunshine Home Program": ¥49M for 25,000+ persons. Total disability funds: ¥1.764B (+5.2% YoY). Source: Nanning Government.
National Disability Hotline: 12385 | Compiled by Huiling | July 31, 2026