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2017/2018 (Abstract)
2017 /18 Annual Report Abstract
Building an Inclusive Society with Innovation & Technology
Vision
To provide services to help maximize the capabilities of the visually impaired, facilitate their equal participation in society and improve their quality of life with a view to achieving a harmonious and inclusive society.
Highlights of Events and Achievements
Highlights of R&D and Technology Application Video 2017/18
Flag Day 2018
10th March 2018
6,200 volunteers
Donation HK$2,400,000
L’OCCITANE Vision Screening for Kindergarten Students
provided free vision assessment to 2,518 kindergartens students during the year
The Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit (GIES)
16th - 18th June 2017
43,000 visitors
We hosted 3 workshops and sharing sessions
2017 Hong Kong Conference of Workability International and Workability Asia
12th-14th June 2018
More than 400 participants
We gave 3 presentations
Tandem Reunion
17th & 25th March 2018
20 visually impaired riders
22 volunteers
2017 Volunteers, Donors cum Corporate Partners Appreciation Ceremony
volunteers service hours add up to 61,000 hours
Achievement Highlights
Awards and Recognitions Received
Talent-Wise Employment Charter and Inclusive Organisations Recognition Scheme
Friendly Employment Award:
Outstanding Inclusive Team Award:
Awardee: Health Massage and Treatment Centre
The Eighth HK Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award – Gold Award (Social Enterprise Category)
GOOD SO 2017 Outstanding Social Enterprise
2017 Tithe Ethical Consumption Movement – Customers’ Most Loving Social Enterprise
Media Coverage
Numbers of media report during the year :173 pieces
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Rehabilitation Services
"I can go outside independently and go anywhere as I like."
Wai, trainee of Rehabilitation Centre
Service Statistics
(As at 31/03/2018)
Rehabilitation Centre
No. of training session conducted 29,661
No. of trainees received training (included those completed and not yet completed) 261
Resource Centre for the Deafblind
No. of members 149
Certificate Course for the Communicator Guide for the Deafblind
Total no. of participants 42
Total no. of qualified communicator 33
Communicator Guide Service for the Deafblind
Total no. of registered communicators 32
No. of communicator service provided 211
Residential Services
"Never imagine that I could dance while sitting on the chair. Amazing!"
Bik Chi, resident of Kowloon Home for the Aged Blind
Service Statistics
As at 31 March 2018
Enrolment
| Home | Male | Female | Total |
|
Bradbury Care and Attention Home for the Aged Blind
|
24 | 26 | 50 |
|
Kowloon Home for the Aged Blind
|
N/A | 76 | 76 |
|
Yuen Long Home for the Aged Blind Care and Attention Section |
31 | 29 | 60 |
|
Yuen Long Home for the Aged Blind Infirmary Section |
9 | 7 | 16 |
|
Jockey Club Tuen Mun Home for the Aged Blind Care and Attention Section |
78 | 117 | 195 |
|
Jockey Club Tuen Mun Home for the Aged Blind Infirmary Section |
6 | 28 | 34 |
|
Morning Glory DAC cum Hostel Day Training Centre |
33 | 28 | 61 |
|
Morning Glory DAC cum Hostel Hostel |
32 | 29 | 61 |
|
Home of Delight |
20 | 20 | 40 |
|
Home of Wellness Basic Care |
1 | 3 | 4 |
|
Home of Wellness Enhanced Care |
9 | 17 | 26 |
|
Home of Wellness Infirmary Care |
4 | 1 | 5 |
Employment Services
"After being employed by a private company, I can earn my living and support my family, I am satisfied and happy."
Ka Hung, trainee of Factory for the Blind
Service Statistics
(As at 31/03/2018)
The Career Support and Development Centre
Employment Service
| No. of job seekers already gainfully employed | 56 |
| No. of job vacancy referrals | 753 |
Health Massage and Treatment Centres
Total no. of customers 14,228
Total no. of service hours 35,195
Factory for the Blind
207 persons were being employed
Sales HK$16,016,966
Barrier Free Facilities and Adaptive Equipment Services
" The adaptive equipment provided by BFAHK increases my learning efficiency, it is my good study partner."
Ethan Yang, visually impaired student
Service Statistics
(As at 31/03/2018)
Barrier Free Access (HK) Limited
No. of tactile maps designed and produced 163 pieces
No. of customers served 450
Adaptive Aids and Equipment Service Centre
Adaptive Equipment Sales
| Repairs and Maintenance | 192 | 42% |
| Braille and Speech Devices | 37 | 8% |
| Magnification Software | 19 | 4% |
| Portable Magnifiers | 80 | 18% |
| Embossers | 7 | 2% |
| Desktop CCTVs | 74 | 16% |
| ScreenReader Software | 43 | 10% |
| Total | 192 |
Eye Care and Low Vision Services
" Thanks to the optometric service of the General Eye and Low Vision Centre, my daughter's eyesight problem has been identified and corrected promptly."
Service user of the Centre, Sze Ki’s (5 year-old) mother
Service Statistics
(As at 31/03/2018)
General Eye and Low Vision Centre
| Total No. of Patient Attendance | |
| No. of ophthalmic consultations | 22,806 |
| No. of optometric consultations- (including 531 low vision cases) | 23,242 |
| No. of major eye surgery | 1,090 |
Vision 2020 - Low Vision Resource Centre
No. of low vision devices dispensed to developing countries 17,670 Pcs
Education and Community Support Services
" We walk into the world of reading through Braille books, to understand geometry and cell structure; and tour from the southern to the northern hemisphere, they bring dots of colour to our unilluminated world."
A group of students from the Ebenezer School
Service Statistics
(As at 31/03/2018)
Centralised Braille Production Centre
|
Produced Braille eBooks |
568 titles |
|
Audio Braille Books |
60 titles |
Information Accessibility Centre
Members 3,146
Collection (書目 titles)
|
Braille Books |
13,894 |
| Talking Books |
7,340 |
Public Education
Public Education Programme
No. of participants 10,601
Volunteer Development Service
Total no. of service hours
| Individual volunteers | 22,617 |
| Corporate volunteers | 1,853 |
Family Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired
| Drop-in members | 3,862 |
| No. of Programmes | 152 |
Financial Highlights
Total income in 2017/18 HK$268,398,374
| Dues & Fees | HK$64,337,188 (24%) |
| Sales | HK$29,514,272 (11%) |
| Education Bureau | HK$14,015,649 (5%) |
| The Community Chest of Hong Kong | HK$6,028,126 (2%) |
| Donations | HK$10,296,949 (4%) |
| SWD Subvention | HK$138,436,782 (52%) |
| The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust | HK$1,996,508 (1%) |
| Other Incomes | HK$3,772,900 (1%) |
Total expenditure in 2017/18 HK$267,180,506
| Personal Emoluments |
HK$176,496,026 (66%) |
| Repairs and Maintenance |
HK$10,018,746 (4%) |
| Cost of Goods Sold | HK$22,785,367 (8%) |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | HK$17,687,773 (7%) |
| Programme Expenses | HK$32,347,019 (12%) |
| Utilities | HK$7,845,575 (3%) |
Our sincerest thanks to all related government departments, organizations, donors, volunteers and supporters for your guidance and support to our services!
Contact Us
Address: 248 Nam Cheong Street, Shamshuipo, Kowloon
Tel: 2778 8332
Fax: 2788 0040
Email: enquiry@hksb.org.hk
Website: www.hksb.org.hk
