Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Down Syndrome, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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 ...
What specific funds/trust services/economic assistance are available for students with special educational and financial needs?
Please refer to Chinese versionYou can refer to the following website.Enhancing the Academic Expenses Grant for Students with Special Educational Needs and Financial Needs Pursuing Post-secondary ProgrammesThe source of information is provided by the Social Welfare Department ...
What services are available to Hong Kong residents who are severely disabled or who are 65 years of age or above to meet special needs arising from disability or old age?
The objective of the SSA Scheme is to provide a monthly allowance to Hong Kong residents who are severely disabled or who are 65 years of age or above to meet special needs arising from disability or old age. The Scheme includes Normal Disability Allowance, Higher Disability Allowance, Old Age Allow ...
Where can I lend or purchase the rehabilitation aids?
In Hong Kong, there are several self-financing institutions that provide rental or purchase services for various types of rehabilitation equipment, such as walking frames, wheelchairs, and more. You can also choose to purchase from private companies.You can use the search function on this page, sele ...
What are the roles and responsibilities of the Student Support Team and Special Educational Needs Coordinator?
“Integrated Education and Special Education Information Online” provides the information of the Whole School Approach to integrated education, the teacher professional development framework on integrated education and the supports students with mental health needs through the Whole School Approach.& ...