Overview
Country
Hong Kong, China
1/ Background Statistics
Human development index rank
21 1
GNI per capita (PPP in US$)
45,090 1
Life expectancy at birth (years)
82.5 1
Mean years of schooling (years)
10.0 1
Expected years of schooling (years)
13.8 1
Total population
7,053,000 2
2/ Disability Statistics
Population of persons with disabilities
361,300 3, a (excluding persons with intellectual
disabilities) b
Proportion of persons with disabilities to total
population
5.2 per cent 3
Employment rate of persons with disabilities
Of the 347,900 persons aged 15 and over with
disabilities, some 302,100 (86.8 per cent) were
economically inactive and the remaining 45,800
(13.2 per cent) were economically active. Of the
347,900 persons aged 15 and over with
disabilities, some 41,000 (11.8 per cent) were
employed persons. 3, c
Access to education
All children and youth, including children with
disabilities, who have the right of abode in Hong
Kong, China are provided with twelve years of
free and universal primary and secondary
education in public sector schools. Students with
severe special educational needs or multiple
disabilities are referred to special schools for
intensive support services subject to the
assessment and recommendation of specialists
and parents’ consent. Other students with
special educational needs are placed in ordinary
schools (2008c). 4
About 69.2 per cent of persons with disabilities
had primary education or below, 24.6 per cent
secondary education and 6.2 per cent postsecondary education as against 31.3 per cent,
47.8 per cent and 20.9 per cent respectively
among the total population. Of the 41,000
employed persons with disabilities, about 29.4
per cent of them had primary education or
below, as against 12.7 per cent for the total
employed population. 3
3/ Definitions
Overview
Country
Hong Kong, China
Disability Discrimination Ordinance (1995, sect.
2)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Definition of disability
g.
total or partial loss of the person's bodily
or mental functions;
total or partial loss of a part of the
person's body;
the presence in the body of organisms
causing disease or illness;
the presence in the body of organisms
capable of causing disease or illness;
the malfunction, malformation or
disfigurement of a part of the person's body;
a disorder or malfunction that results in
the person learning differently from a person
without the disorder or malfunction; or
a disorder, illness or disease that affects
a person's thought processes, perception of
reality, emotions or judgment or that results
in disturbed behavior,
This definition includes a disability that:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Definition of persons with disabilities
Categories of impairment
presently exists;
previously existed but no longer exists;
may exist in the future; or
is imputed to a person.
General Household Survey on persons with
disabilities and chronic diseases (2008b)
“…those who (i) had been diagnosed by
qualified health personnel (such as practitioners
of Western medicine and Chinese medicine,
including herbalists, bone-setters and
acupuncturists) as having one or more of the
following nine conditions; or (ii) had perceived
themselves as having one or more of the first
four of the following nine conditions which had
lasted, or were likely to last, for a period of six
months or more at the time of enumeration,
including (a) restriction in body movement; (b)
seeing difficulty; (c) hearing difficulty; (d) speech
difficulty; (e) mental illness/mood disorder; (f)
autism; (g) Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD);
(h) Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
(AD/HD), and; (i) intellectual disability.”
According to the Rehabilitation Programme Plan
2007, there are ten categories of disability:
Overview
Country
Hong Kong, China
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
Autism
Hearing impairment
Intellectual disability
Physical disability
Mental illness
Specific Learning Difficulties
Speech impairment
Visceral disability; and
Visual impairment
4/ Commitment to International Instruments on Disability
Not applicable
Ratification or signatory of the Convention
on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
(CRPD), and its Optional Protocol
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons
with Disabilities has entered into force 31
August 2008 for the People’s Republic of China,
including the Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region
The People’s Republic of China submitted the
initial report (including the part of Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region) to the United
Nation on 31 August 2010 d
Ratification of ILO Convention 159
Not applicable
Ratification or signatory of the Convention
on Cluster Munitions
Not applicable
Ratification or signatory of the Convention
on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling,
Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel
Mines and on their Destruction
Not applicable
5/ Legal Framework
Constitutional provisions
No
Disability-specific laws
Comprehensive
Disability Discrimination Ordinance
(1995); Mental Health Ordinance (1997a)
Sectoral
..
Disability-inclusive laws
Cover: education; employment; access to built
environments and transportation; legal
assistance
6/ Policy Framework
Disability-specific policies
Comprehensive
Rehabilitation Programme Plan (2007)
Overview
Country
Hong Kong, China
Sectoral
Cover: prevention and identification, medical
rehabilitation, pre-school training, education,
employment and vocational rehabilitation,
residential care, day care and community
support, development of self-help organisation,
access and transport, application of information
and communications technologies, recreational,
sports, cultural and arts activities, public
education.
Disability-inclusive
..
7/ Institutional Framework
The Commissioner for Rehabilitation is the focal
point with the Government and is responsible to
the Secretary for Labour and Welfare for
coordinating policies on rehabilitation and efforts
from different parties to ensure effective delivery
of services for the well-being of persons with
disabilities.
The national coordination mechanism or
disability focal point
The Rehabilitation Advisory Committee (RAC),
being the coordination mechanism, is the
principal advisory body to the Hong Kong
Government on matters pertaining to the wellbeing of persons with disabilities and the
development and implementation of
rehabilitation policies and services in Hong
Kong, China. It also coordinates the public
education efforts by Government departments,
public bodies and non-government
organisations including promotion of the
Rehabilitation Programme Plan. RAC is chaired
by a non-official, and all its members are
appointed in their personal capacities by the
Chief Executive.
With the entry into force of the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities since 31 August 2008, the RAC has
taken on the new role of advising the Hong
Kong Government on the promotion and
monitoring of the implementation of the
Convention in Hong Kong, China.
Sources:
1. United Nations Development Programme (2010). Human Development Report 2010
(New York, UNDP).
2. United Nations (2011). World Population Prospects: The 2010 Revision, accessed
from http://esa.un.org/unpd/wpp/index.htm on 25 July 2011.
3. Hong Kong, China (2008c). “Social Data Collected via the General Household
Survey”, Special Topics Report – Report No. 48, Persons with Disabilities and
Chronic Diseases (Census and Statistics Department), accessed from
www.censtatd.gov.hk/products_and_services/products/publications/statistical_report/
social_data/index_cd_B1130148_dt_detail.jsp on 25 July 2011.
4. ESCAP (2006). Questionnaire on the Mid-point Review of the Implementation of the
Biwako Millennium Framework for Action towards an Inclusive, Barrier-free and
Rights-based Society for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific (BMF),
answers from the respective Government on file with ESCAP.
Notes:
a. Based on a territory-wide survey on persons with disabilities and chronic diseases
conducted in 2007 by the Census and Statistics Department.
b. According to statistical assessment of the survey, there were about 67,000-87,000
persons (1.0-1.3 per cent of total population of Hong Kong China) with intellectual
disability. Since intellectual disability is a sensitive issue to some respondents, the
information collected from these respondents may be subject to larger error, and
hence the survey may have underestimated the number of persons with intellectual
disability. For this reason, the survey results of the number of persons with
intellectual disability and the number of other persons with disabilities were handled
separately.
c. Among those 302,100 economically inactive persons aged 15 and over with
disabilities, some 221,500 (or 63.7 per cent of all persons aged 15 and over with
disabilities) were retired persons.
d. The People’s Republic of China’s initial report (including the part of Hong Kong,
China) to the United Nation on 31 August 2010, accessed from
www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/CRPD/Pages/futuresessions.aspx on 25 July 2011.
Comprehensive
1. Definitions
a) Disability
Section 2 of the Disability Discrimination Ordinance (1995) defines "disability" in
relation to a person:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
total or partial loss of the person's bodily or mental functions;
total or partial loss of a part of the person's body;
the presence in the body of organisms causing disease or illness;
the presence in the body of organisms capable of causing disease or illness;
the malfunction, malformation or disfigurement of a part of the person's body;
a disorder or malfunction that results in the person learning differently from a
person without the disorder or malfunction; or
g. a disorder, illness or disease that affects a person's thought processes,
perception of reality, emotions or judgment or that results in disturbed behaviour,
This definition includes a disability that:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
presently exists;
previously existed but no longer exists;
may exist in the future; or
is imputed to a person. (Hong Kong, China 1995, sect. 2)
b) Persons with disabilities
According to the 2008 General Household Survey on persons with disabilities
and chronic diseases, “persons with disabilities” were defined as those who (i) had
been diagnosed by qualified health personnel (such as practitioners of Western
medicine and Chinese medicine, including herbalists, bone-setters and
acupuncturists) as having one or more of the following nine conditions; or (ii) had
perceived themselves as having one or more of the first four of the following nine
conditions which had lasted, or were likely to last, for a period of six months or more
at the time of enumeration, including (a) restriction in body movement; (b) seeing
difficulty; (c) hearing difficulty; (d) speech difficulty; (e) mental illness/mood disorder;
(f) autism; (g) Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD); (h) Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder (AD/HD), and; (i) intellectual disability (Hong Kong, China 2008b).
c) Categories of impairment
According to the Rehabilitation Programme Plan 2007, there are ten categories of
disability:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
Autism
Hearing impairment
Intellectual disability
Physical disability
Mental illness
Specific Learning Difficulties
Speech impairment
Visceral disability; and
Visual impairment
2. Legal framework
a) Constitutional provisions

Basic Law of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the
People’s Republic of China, 1990
[English] – [Chinese]
The Basic Law of Hong Kong (Hong Kong, China 1990), which provides the
legal framework for the systems and policies in Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region, does not mention persons with disabilities. However, it stipulates the rights
and freedoms enjoyed by all Hong Kong residents and other persons in Hong Kong,
China. In addition, the Basic Law provides for the implementation of the provisions of
the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the international labour conventions which
are applicable to Hong Kong, China.
b) Disability-specific laws and regulations
i. Comprehensive disability-specific laws and regulations

Disability Discrimination Ordinance, Cap. 487, 1995
[English] – [Chinese]
Enacted in 1995, the Ordinance (Hong Kong, China 1995) prohibits any
discrimination against or harassment of persons with disabilities and their associates
in the areas of employment, membership of trade unions, qualifying bodies, access
to premises, provisions of goods, services and facilities, accommodation and
management of premises, sporting activities, and exercise of government powers
and performance of its functions. The Ordinance also makes provision against
harassment and vilification of persons with disabilities.

Mental Health Ordinance, Cap. 136, 1997
[English] – [Chinese]
The Ordinance (Hong Kong, China 1997a) sets out necessary legal safeguards
for people with mental disabilities as well as their carers. Main provisions include the
management of property and affairs, reception, detention and treatment in mental
hospitals, guardianship, and consent to medical and dental treatment.
ii. Sectoral disability-specific laws and regulations
As a general policy consistent with the principles of integration and equal
opportunities, laws in Hong Kong, China are made for and apply to all residents and
other persons in Hong Kong, China including persons with disabilities. However, to
meet special needs, specific legislative provisions have been made, e.g. antidiscrimination, protecting the mentally disabled, etc.
c) Disability-inclusive laws and regulations
Table 1: Disability-inclusive laws and regulations in Hong Kong, China.
Regulations
Content
Self-Help Organizations of Persons with Disabilities
..
Women with disabilities
Sex Discrimination Ordinance, Cap. 480, The Ordinance prohibits unlawful
1995
discrimination on the grounds of sex,
[English] – [Chinese]
marital status or pregnancy in specified
areas of activity, such as employment and
education. The Ordinance outlaws sexual
harassment as well as discriminatory
practices, including the publication of
discriminatory advertisements.
Early Detection, Intervention and Education
Education Ordinance, Cap. 279, 1971
This Ordinance (Hong Kong, China
[English] – [Chinese]
1971a) , among other issues relating to
education, aims to promote equal
opportunities for all, establishes
compulsory and free education for all
children from primary to Form III of
secondary education, generally aged 6 to
15, including children with disabilities.
Training and Employment
Employment Ordinance, Cap. 57, 1968
This Ordinance (Hong Kong, China 1968)
[English] – [Chinese]
provides for the protection of wages of all
employees, and regulates general
conditions of employment and related
matters.
Employees’ Compensation Ordinance,
This Ordinance (Hong Kong, China 1953)
Cap. 282, 1953
provides for compensation to all
[English] – [Chinese]
employees for work-related injuries.
Employment Ordinance, Cap. 57, 1968
This Ordinance (Hong Kong, China 1968)
[English] – [Chinese]
provides for the protection of wages of all
employees, and regulates general
conditions of employment and related
matters.
Minimum Wage Ordinance, Cap. 608
This Ordinance aims to establish an
(The Ordinance will come into operation optimal statutory minimum wage (SMW)
on 1 May 2011 as announced in a notice regime which provides a wage floor to
published in the Gazette and subject to
forestall excessively low wages but
the approval of the Legislative Council.) without unduly jeopardizing Hong Kong’s
[English] – [Chinese]
labour market flexibility, economic growth,
competitiveness and employment
opportunities for vulnerable workers.
Under the Ordinance, the SMW is
applicable to employees with disabilities
and able-bodied employees alike. In order
to strike a reasonable balance between
providing wage protection to persons with
disabilities and safeguarding their
employment opportunities, it also provides
for a special arrangement so that a person
with disabilities will have the right to
choose to undergo a productivity
assessment to help determine whether
the person with disabilities should be
remunerated at not lower than the SMW
level or at a rate commensurate with
his/her productivity. To forestall abuse, the
right to invoke such an assessment is
vested in the person with disabilities
rather than his/her employer.
Access to Built Environment and Public Transportation
Building Ordinance, Cap. 123, 1960
The Building regulations (Hong Kong,
[English] – [Chinese]
China 1956) under this Ordinance
prescribe design requirements to ensure
that private buildings are accessible
persons with disabilities and meet their
needs.
Cross-Harbour Tunnel (Passage Tax)
This Ordinance (Hong Kong, China 1982)
Ordinance, Cap. 109, 1982
provides that people with severe mobility
[English] – [Chinese]
impairment are exempt from payment of
the passage tax.
Dutiable Commodities Ordinance, Cap.
This Ordinance (Hong Kong, China 1963)
109, 1963
provides a partial waiver of the duty
[English] – [Chinese]
payable on fuel for people with mobility
impairment.
Motor Vehicles (First Registration Tax)
This Ordinance (Hong Kong, China 1967)
Ordinance, Cap. 330, 1967
stipulates that a ‘disabled person’ is not
[English] – [Chinese]
liable to pay first registration tax on the
first Hong Kong dollars 300,000 of the
taxable value of a motor vehicle for which
he is applying for first registration.
Road Traffic Ordinance, Cap. 374, 1984 This Ordinance (Hong Kong, China 1984)
[English] – [Chinese]
stipulates that a ‘disabled person’ may
apply for exemption of fees for a learner’s
driving license, full driving license fee,
driving test fee, annual vehicle license fee,
fee for the transfer of vehicle ownership.
Design Manual, Barrier-Free Access,
The Design Manual, Barrier-Free Access
2008
2008 (Hong Kong, China 2008a) sets out
[English] – [Chinese]
the design considerations and
requirements of providing proper access
to and appropriate facilities in a building
for persons with disabilities.
Access to Information and Communication
..
Poverty Alleviation through Capacity-building,
Social Security and Sustainable Livelihood Programmes
Inland Revenue Ordinance, Cap. 112,
The Ordinance (Hong Kong, China 1950a)
1950, amended 1989
provides for a Disabled Dependent
[English] – [Chinese]
Allowance for taxpayers who support a
dependant with disabilities.
Legal Assistance
Crimes Ordinance, Cap. 200, 1971
The Ordinance (Hong Kong, China 1971b)
[English] – [Chinese]
contains explicit provisions to ensure that
persons with mental disabilities are
specially protected from sexual offences.
Criminal Procedure Ordinance, Cap. 221, The Ordinance (Hong Kong, China 1950b)
1950
provides for special rules and procedures
[English] – [Chinese]
designed to protect “mentally disordered”
and “mentally handicapped persons” in
criminal proceedings involving them as
victims or defendants. Special provisions
are included to protect the rights of
persons with disabilities who are accused,
to a fair hearing. Under the Ordinance,
“mentally disordered” or “mentally
disabled people” may be admitted to
appropriate investigation, observation and
treatment.
Enduring Powers of Attorney Ordinance, The Ordinance (Hong Kong, China 1997b)
Cap. 501, 1997
provides for the creation of a special type
[English] – [Chinese]
of power of attorney entitled “enduring
power of attorney”. Unlike an ordinary
power of attorney, an enduring power of
attorney is not revoked by reason of the
“mental incapacity” of the donor of the
power subsequent to its creation.
Legislative Council Ordinance, Cap. 542, The Ordinance (Hong Kong, China 1997c)
1997
provides that a person, who is determined
[English] – [Chinese]
by a court decision to be “mentally
incapable” of managing himself or his
Rules of the High Court, Cap. 4, 1997
[English] – [Chinese]
Official Solicitor Ordinance, Cap. 416,
1997
[English] – [Chinese]
affairs, will be disqualified from being
registered as an elector, voting at an
election, being elected/nominated as a
candidate in an election, or holding office
as an elected member of the Legislative
Council.
The Rules (Hong Kong, China 1997d)
provides that “mentally disordered people”
may delegate civil proceedings, providing
for the appointment of a guardian ad litem
to defend on behalf of a mentally
disordered to allow an independent and
concerned individual to intervene for their
protection.
The Ordinance to provide for the
appointment of an Official Solicitor and for
related purposes. The Official Solicitor is a
public officer who looks after the interests
of persons under a disability of age or
mental capacity in civil proceedings.
3. Policies and plans
a) Disability-specific policies and plans
i. Comprehensive disability-specific policies and plans
According to the Labour and Welfare Bureau of the Hong Kong, China, “the
overall objective of the rehabilitation policy in Hong Kong is to prevent disabilities, to
help persons with disabilities develop their physical and mental capabilities as well as
their ability to integrate into the community, and to create a barrier-free physical
environment through a comprehensive range of effective measures, with a view to
ensuring that persons with disabilities can participate in full and enjoy equal
opportunities both in terms of their social life and personal growth.” (Hong Kong,
China 2009b)

Rehabilitation Programme Plan, 2007
[English] – [Chinese]
In 2007, the Rehabilitation Programme Plan (Hong Kong, China 2007) was put
together by a working group comprised of representatives of persons with disabilities,
self-help groups, rehabilitation service providers, parents’ groups, the Hong Kong
Council of Social Service, business sector and relevant Government departments.
The Plan puts forward recommendations on the way forward for various
rehabilitation services in Hong Kong, China, spanning prevention and identification,
medical rehabilitation, pre-school training, education, employment and vocational
rehabilitation, residential care, day care and community support, development of selfhelp organizations, access and transport, application of information and
communications technologies, recreational, sports, cultural and arts activities and
public education.
ii. Sectoral disability-specific policies and plans

Code of Practice on Education, 2001
[English] – [Chinese]
The Code of Practice on Education (Hong Kong, China 2001) has been issued
in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Ordinance (Hong Kong, China 1995).
Its purpose is "to assist educational establishments to develop policies and
procedures that prevent and eliminate disability discrimination, provide educators
with practical guidance on disability issues, enable persons with disabilities, their
parents and associates to understand their rights and responsibilities under the
Ordinance" (sect.2).
The Code defines implications of the Ordinance in education, including general
liability, discrimination and harassment in education, access to premises, provisions
of goods, services and facilities, infectious diseases, among others. Practical
guidelines for educational establishments to formulate policies on equal opportunities
are provided, covering issues such as student admission, curriculum, provision of
access to premises, provision of goods, services, and facilities, discipline, request for
information and confidentiality and staff development.

Code of Practice on Employment, 1997
[English] – [Chinese]
Issued by the Equal Opportunities Commission in accordance with the Disability
Discrimination Ordinance (1995), the Code of Practice on Employment "aims to
eliminate discrimination, harassment and vilification of persons with a disability in
employment. It also aims to eliminate disability victimization in employment and to
promote equal employment opportunities for persons with a disability." (Hong Kong,
China 1997c, sect.1)
The Code examines the implications of the Disability Discrimination Ordinance
(1995) in employment, provides practical guidelines for employers, introduces equal
employment opportunities policies and defines the employee’s rights and
responsibilities. The Equal Opportunities Commission is reviewing the Code with
regard to public views collected through the public consultation conducted during
April to July 2010.

Access to built environments and public transport

Guide to Public Transport for People with Disabilities, 2009
[English] – [Chinese]
The Guide to Public Transport for People with Disabilities (Hong Kong, China
2009a) offers information to persons with disabilities on the facilities on various public
transport modes.

Guideline for Taxi Services, 1998
[English] – [Chinese]
The Guideline for Taxi Services (Hong Kong, China 1998b) is designed to help
eliminate unlawful discriminatory acts occurring in the course of the provision of taxi
services. This Guideline is a reference which lists out points that need to be observed
by taxi drivers and passengers with a disability.
b) Disability-inclusive policies and plans

Digital 21 Strategy
[English] – [Chinese]
The Digital 21 Strategy (Hong Kong, China 1998a) is the overall blueprint of the
Hong Kong Government for driving information technology development in Hong
Kong, China. One of its target areas is aimed at "building a digitally inclusive society",
to ensure that different sectors of the community, including persons with disabilities
will have access to information technology.
The Digital 21 Strategy Advisory Committee was set up to advice the
Government on the strategies and programmes facilitating the implementation of the
Digital 21 Strategy. The Advisory Committee has established a Task Force on Digital
Inclusion (the Task Force) under the chairmanship of the Government Chief
Information Office. The Task Force acknowledges that there are special needs
among the different persons with disabilities groups in access to information and
service.
The "IT Hong Kong" campaign was launched in September 2000 to raise
awareness and promote adoption of information technology in the community,
allowing for the establishment of Community Cyberpoints, which are equipped with
facilities designed to enhance access for the blind and the visually impaired.

Guidelines on Dissemination of Information through Government
Homepages
[English] – [Chinese]
Section D of the Guidelines on Dissemination of Information through
Government Homepages (Hong Kong, China 2008c) displays design considerations
for improving accessibility of websites by the visually-impaired, including provision of
text-equivalent for multimedia contents, use of colour, font setting, bilingual pages,
treatment of tables, text-only version, frames, navigation mechanism, forms, clientside scripting and useful tools.
4. Institutional framework and Government focal point

Commissioner for Rehabilitation
The Commissioner for Rehabilitation is the focal point with the Government and
is responsible to the Secretary for Labour and Welfare for coordinating policies on
rehabilitation and efforts from different parties to ensure effective delivery of services
for the well-being of persons with disabilities (Hong Kong, China 2009a).

Rehabilitation Advisory Committee
The Rehabilitation Advisory Committee (RAC), being the coordination
mechanism, is the principal advisory body to the Hong Kong Government on matters
pertaining to the well-being of persons with disabilities and the development and
implementation of rehabilitation policies and services in Hong Kong, China. It also
coordinates the public education efforts by Government departments, public bodies
and non-government organisations including promotion of the Rehabilitation
Programme Plan. RAC is chaired by a non-official, and all its members are appointed
in their personal capacities by the Chief Executive.
With the entry into force of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities since 31 August 2008, the RAC has taken on the new role
of advising the Hong Kong Government on the promotion and monitoring of the
implementation of the Convention in Hong Kong, China.

Equal Opportunities Commission
The Equal Opportunities Commission is an independent statutory body
responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the Disability Discrimination
Ordinance (Hong Kong, China 1995). It also provides assistance to persons with
disabilities who have experienced discrimination, harassment, vilification or
victimization, through its complaint handling mechanism. The Commission has issues
a Code of Practice on Employment under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance to
provide guidance on the procedures and systems which can help to prevent disability
discrimination and harassment in employment. The Commission provides assistance
to persons with disabilities through its complaint handling mechanism, provision of
legal advice and assistance in proceedings.
The Equal Opportunities Commission can be contacted at:
Equal Opportunities Commission
19/F., CityPlaza Three, 14 Taikoo Wan Road,
Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong.
Tel: + 852 2511-8211
Website: www.eoc.org.hk/eoc/GraphicsFolder/default.aspx

Line Ministries and Agencies
Since the needs of persons with disabilities cover many different aspects,
including access and transport, education, medical rehabilitation, employment,
residential care and community support services, arts and culture, relevant
Government policy bureaus, departments and organizations will implement
programmes under their policy purview with due regard to the wellbeing and interests
of persons with disabilities.
Below are some examples of the relevant contacts:
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Labour and Welfare Bureau, Social Welfare Department, Labour Department
(responsible for social welfare and employment matters of persons with
disabilities)
Transport and Housing Bureau, Transport Department (facilitate the
development of accessible transport and road system)
Education Bureau (to ensure persons with disabilities have equal opportunity
to receive proper education)
Architectural Services Department, Buildings Department (facilitate the
development of barrier-free premises)
Food and Health Bureau, Hospital Authority, Department of Health
(responsible for medical needs of persons with disabilities)
Relevant authorities and agencies can be contacted at the
following: http://tel.directory.gov.hk/index_ENG.html
5. Useful links
Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC)
www.eoc.org.hk
Rehabilitation International (RI)
www.riglobal.org
The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation (HKSR)
www.rehabsociety.org.hk/
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from www.legislation.gov.hk/blis_pdf.nsf/6799165D2FEE3FA94825755E0033E532/7
23975FF1759B42E482575EE003C10AA/$FILE/CAP_112_e_b5.pdf on 25 July 2011.
_______ (1950b). Criminal Procedure Ordinance (Cap. 221), accessed
from www.legislation.gov.hk/blis_pdf.nsf/6799165D2FEE3FA94825755E0033E532/A
B95385D2FD2C236482575EE004ED4BB/$FILE/CAP_221_e_b5.pdf on 25 July
2011.
_______(1953). Employees’ Compensation Ordinance (Cap. 282), accessed
from www.legislation.gov.hk/blis_pdf.nsf/6799165D2FEE3FA94825755E0033E532/2
0D20ED5186FCD4C482575EE00570640/$FILE/CAP_282_e_b5.pdf on 25 July 2011.
_______(1956). Building Ordinance (Cap. 123), accessed
from www.legislation.gov.hk/blis_ind.nsf/CurAllEngDoc/5A465403D945100C4825754
00031B15C?OpenDocument on 25 July 2011.
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