Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Down Syndrome, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
How the government provides a safety net for those who are financially unable to provide for themselves to meet their basic needs?
The CSSA Scheme provides a safety net for those who cannot support themselves financially to meet their basic needs.You can refer to the following Social Welfare Department website.Information on service scope of CSSA SchemeThe source of information is provided by the Social Welfare Department ...
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 ...
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 ...
What career development services are available to provide more workplace training and support for higher-educated persons with disabilities and Special Educational Needs (SENs)?
Jockey Club Collaborative Project for Inclusive Employment CareER Thriving Grass Career Development Program is a pioneering initiative organized by CareER and generously sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. The core objective of this program is to provide more comprehensive workplace training and ...
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 ...