Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Down Syndrome, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
What is Professional Outreaching Team for Private Residential Care Homes for Persons with Disabilities (POT)?
POT is to provide multi-disciplinary outreach services for residents of private residential care homes for persons with disabilities (including persons with physical and / or intellectual disabilities, persons in mental recovery or persons with suspected mental health problems, etc.) so as to meet t ...
How do I apply for Place of Refuge?
Prior consultation with the Superintendent concerned should be made by the referring social worker before the child or juvenile is sent to the Place of Refuge. In the absence of the Superintendent, staff on duty should be approached as the office is manned by staff on 24-hour basis. The applic ...
How do I apply for emergency placement services?
Application can be made direct by caseworkers of the SWD or non-governmental organisations to the Wing Lung Bank Golden Jubilee Sheltered Workshop and Hostel. The application is free of charge. It provides temporary residential care for the destitute and homeless disabled adults who are found ...
What home living services are available for persons with disabilities who are able to live semi-independently, with a fair amount of assistance in daily life?
Supported Hostel provides group home living for people with disabilities who can only live semi-independently with a fair amount of assistance from hostel staff in daily activities.You can refer to the following Social Welfare Department website.Information on service scope of Supported HostelThe so ...
What residential care support services are available for people with disabilities to enhance their job skills and increase open employment opportunities?
Integrated Vocational Training Centre - Residential Service provides people with disabilities comprehensive vocational training and rehabilitation services to equip them for their advancement to open employment, develop their social and economic potential, and enable them to integrate into the ...