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 (Fourth 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, Fourth Edition): 7th National Conference on Disability Work (July 16), CAAC "Measures for Strengthening Disability Air Transport Capacity" (July 9), 3rd National Disability Sample Survey launch, Fujian "15th Five-Year" Disability Plan (July 28), Hefei Lujiang County Supported Employment Subsidy (July 29), Guizhou Xiuwen "Heart Youth" Integration Center (July 24), Zhejiang Ocean Heaven Special Fund, Shenzhen Xingfu Charity Foundation Heart Youth Employment 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.
4. 7th National Conference on Disability Work (July 16, 2026)
State Councilor Shen Yiqin addressed: Comprehensive review of "14th Five-Year" disability work and deployment of "15th Five-Year" high-quality development. Emphasized placing disability work in a more prominent position. CDPF Chairperson Cheng Kai called for full implementation of the 15th Five-Year Plan and organization of the 3rd National Disability Sample Survey.
5. CAAC "Measures for Strengthening Disability Air Transport Capacity" (July 9, 2026)
Comprehensive measures covering "facilities, information, processes, personnel, and supervision." Requires airports to ensure accessible facilities and carriers to establish multi-channel service request systems for passengers with disabilities. Goal: build a modernized disability air transport service system.
6. 3rd National Disability Sample Survey Launched
Launched June 2026, three-phase approach through 2028: preparation (2026.6-2027.9), field survey (2027.9+), data processing (2028). Covers ~2.8 million people (2 per mille of population) nationwide, collecting disability status, causes, living conditions, and service needs.
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.
Xiuwen County "Heart Youth" Integration Center Open Day (July 24): A center integrating care, training, employment, and social activities for adults with intellectual disabilities. Explores "local agriculture + sheltered employment" model. Guiyang is a national pilot city for autism care services.
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.
23-25. Xinyu, Shuozhou, Cangzhou
No new policy changes this month.
26. Hefei
Shushan District Care Service Contract (July 28): Signed contracts with third-party providers for home-based care services for persons with intellectual, psychosocial, and severe physical disabilities.
Lujiang County Supported Employment Subsidy (July 29): Three institutions received construction, wage, social security, and management subsidies totaling over ¥100,000 each. Public notice period: July 29 - August 4.
27. 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. Luoyang
No new policy changes this month.
39. Xiamen
Fujian "15th Five-Year" Disability Plan (July 28): Nine key task areas. Build multi-level care service system; pilot "elderly parents + disabled children" co-living model; explore sheltered workshops for adults with autism; support specialized autism special education schools. By 2030: 50,000 care service person-times, 25,000 new employment.
40-46. 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.
- Zhejiang Ocean Heaven Special Fund: Hangzhou Changqiao Group donates ¥1/ticket. Focuses on quality of life, inclusive employment, friendly environment, and family support for persons with intellectual disabilities. AI-powered autism-friendly venue project. Charity auction July 17-25. Source: China News Service.
- Shenzhen Xingfu Charity Foundation - Heart Youth Employment: ¥50,000 donation for employment skills training, job matching, and social inclusion for youth with intellectual disabilities. Source: Shenzhen Care Network (July 10).
- Guizhou Bainianju Foundation - Xiuwen "Heart Youth" Center: Integrates care, training, employment, and social activities. Explores "local agriculture + sheltered employment" model. Source: Tianyan News (July 25).
National Disability Hotline: 12385 | Compiled by Huiling | July 31, 2026