Persons with Chronic Diseases/Congenital Defects
What funds are available to subsidize the purchase of computer equipment for people with disabilities to help them set up their own businesses at home or receive services at home to increase their employment opportunities?
The Central Fund for Personal Computers assists persons with disabilities in acquiring the required computer facilities for self-employment at home or receiving supported employment service at home with guidance and follow-up services to be provided by the nominating rehabilitation service organisations or the Selective Placement Division of Labour Department (LD).
Any Funds for Specific Groups / Special Needs Trust / Financial Assistance for Persons with Permanent Stoma?
To provide special subsidy to the needy and eligible persons with permanent stoma (excretory stoma) from low-income families to relieve their financial burdens.
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 ...
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 to support HIV/AIDS patients and their families?
Established by the Council for the AIDS Trust Fund (Council) in April 2003.