Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Down Syndrome, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Has the Government set up a special needs trust service for parents/carers of people with special needs?
The Chief Executive announced in the 2017 Policy Address that the Government decided to take the lead in setting up a “special needs trust”, to provide reliable and affordable trust services.The Special Needs Trust Office (SNTO) was established in December 2018, with the Director of Social Welfare I ...
Any subsidy allows to facilitate employees with disabilities in discharging their duties at the workplace and enhance their work efficiency?
Aims to support the employment of persons with disabilities, the Support Programme for Employees with Disabilities (SPED) provides employers of persons with disabilities with a one-off subsidy in respect of each employee with disabilities for procurement of assistive devices and/or workplace modific ...
What assistance is available to individuals or families who encounter urgent financial difficulties and lack other forms of support?
Temporary financial assistance to help individuals or families to tide over their immediate financial hardship when other financial assistance is not available. Four major charitable / trust funds include Li Po Chun Charitable Trust Fund, Tang Shiu Kin and Ho Tim Charitable Fund, Brewin Trust Fund a ...
How to check appointments made in HA hospitals or clinics, pay HA bills and drug charges, book appointment for general outpatient services?
“One-stop information & Support Platform for Employment of Persons with Disabilities” provides jobs through various employment channels, such as referral by rehabilitation agencies or through open recruitment and schemes to promote employment of persons with disabilities.. You c ...
Can recipients of high-level disability allowances who are employed in paid work hire carers?
The Pilot Scheme aims to provide HDA recipients in paid employment with a subsidy for hiring carers to assist them in travelling between their home and workplace (not applicable to persons who work from home) and/or taking care of their activities in the workplace (including providing care for daily ...
Elderly Centers In The Community
District Elderly Center/Neighborhood Center is a community support service for the elderly at the district level. Its purpose is to help the elderly live a healthy, respected and dignified life in the community, and to encourage the elderly to actively participate and contribute to society.