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40% of highly-educated interviewed visually impaired  faced different challenges from job

  • The Hong Kong Society for the Blind (HKSB), Lions Clubs International District 303 - Hong Kong & Macao, China (Lions Club) and Cimigo Limited co-organized a vision education programme, the program...
  • Memorandum of Understanding to establish a Partnership for Excellence in Communication & Swallowing Research with HKU (only Chinese text is available)

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  • 65th Anniversary of The Hong Kong Society for the Blind

  • The Hong Kong Society for the Blind (HKSB) was established in 1956 and we are happy to celebrate our 65th Anniversary in 2021. Over the years, we have developed a wide range of services for the visual...
  • “Transdisciplinary Model Care of Aged Blind-Research to Clinical Practice” Webinar

  • To celebrate the 65th Anniversary of The Hong Kong Society for the Blind, we are pleased to host a webinar on “Transdisciplinary Model Care of Aged Blind-Research to Clinical Practice” on ...
  • Press Conference on the Mindful Music Stories and its Clinical Effectiveness to Visually Impaired Elderly in Hong Kong

  • The Hong Kong Society for the Blind finds out “Mindful MUSIC” - a creative therapy “Mindfulness based music therapy” reduces depressive symptoms successfully. Adjusts the emoti...
  • Robo-9: Indoor Travel Companion for the Visually Impaired

  • Visually impaired often face various difficulties when traveling, especially in unfamiliar environments where they struggle to find their destination. While white canes or guide dogs can safely guide ...
  • “Swallowing difficulties in visually impaired elderly population”Dissemination of Research Findings (doc)

  • Research Results Announcement (.doc) (Only Chinese text is available)

  • Transdisciplinary Model Care of Aged Blind-Research to Clinical Practice Webinar (.doc) (Only Chinese text is available)

  • “Swallowing difficulties in visually impaired elderly population”Dissemination of Research Findings (doc)

  • Research Results Announcement (.doc) (Only Chinese text is available)

  • Transdisciplinary Model Care of Aged Blind-Research to Clinical Practice Webinar (.doc) (Only Chinese text is available)

  • Products of Factory for the Blind

  • Introduction Established in 1963, the Factory for the Blind is the only factory for the blind in Hong Kong, operated by the HKSB. For over 50 years, the Factory combines social work with commercia...
  • Kowloon Home for the Aged Blind

  • Introduction Established in 1986, offered 78 slots for female elders with visual impairment in care and attention section. Special Services/Facilities 1. Dementia Care Service and facili...
  • END TEXT4U - IPHONE APP WHICH CAN READ BOTH ENGLISH AND CHINESE

  • With support from the Development of Assistive Technology for Persons with Disabilities Fund (ATDF) under the auspices of the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), HKSB has devel...
  • TEXT4U - IPHONE APP WHICH CAN READ BOTH ENGLISH AND CHINESE

  • With support from the Development of Assistive Technology for Persons with Disabilities Fund (ATDF) under the auspices of the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), HKSB has devel...
  • “Swallowing difficulties in visually impaired elderly population”

  • Dissemination of Research Findings 60% elderly have swallowing difficulties The Hong Kong Society for the Blind (HKSB) Residential Services and the Faculty of Education, The University of Hong K...
  • The Hong Kong Society for the Blind and School of Optometry, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University signed a MOU

  • The Hong Kong Society for the Blind (HKSB) and School of Optometry, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyUSO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 7 August 2019. HKSB and PolyUSO have...
  • Transdisciplinary Model Care of Aged Blind-Research to Clinical Practice

  • To celebrate the 65th Anniversary of The Hong Kong Society for the Blind, we are pleased to host a webinar on “Transdisciplinary Model Care of Aged Blind-Research to Clinical Practice”. Th...
  • MOU with PolyU School of Optometry to deepen cooperation opportunities

  • On August 6, 2024, The Hong Kong Society for the Blind signed an important memorandum with the School of Optometry of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. This agreement aims to provide internship op...
  • Early Cognitive Screening tools for visually impaired elderly under the interprofessional practice

  • Simple testing tools can quickly identify elderly individuals who are experiencing early cognitive impairment. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a simple test that can accurately and comp...