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2015 Volunteers, Donors cum Corporate Partners Appreciation Ceremony

  • 540 volunteers, contributing 54,488 hours of selfless volunteer service to the visually impaired Established in 1956, The Hong Kong Society for the Blind (HKSB) aims to provide a wide range and com...

    • HKSB participated in “The Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit (GIES)”

  • More than 43,000 participants visited in the three-day Expo “The Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit (GIES)” was organized from 16 to 18 June 2017 at the Hong Kong Convention &...

    • 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...

    • Pioneering in Gerontech HKSB participated in “Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit” for two consecutive years

  • Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit 2018 was held at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre from 22 November to 25 November. The Hong Kong Society for the Blind participated in the event fo...

    • Memorandum of Understanding to establish a Partnership for Excellence in Communication & Swallowing Research with HKU (only Chinese text is available)

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    • Visit of Haw Par Music

  • On three separate dates of March 16, June 26 and July 13, over 70 members enjoyed the opportunity of visiting Haw Par Music, a music academy housed in a revitalized Grade 1 historical building previou...

    • Love in the Air We are touched by a Piece of Mask and a Bottle of Hand Sanitizer

  • Every Hong Kong people feels panic under the outbreak of COVID-19, Our residential homes for the aged blind faced the shortage of face masks and other hygiene products as well. HKSB operates seven 24-...

    • Re-Opening of HKSB Headquarters Lobby

  • The East Wing Lobby of HKSB Headquarters was built in 2000, after 20 years usage, the renovation job is just completed to match with the service development. The Grand Opening was organized on 8 Oc...

    • 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...

    • Development of Audio Description Services for Hong Kong Films Project 2020-2022 “Audio Description Training Programme of Film” Kick off Ceremony

  • The enrollment of the nine-month training programme has started, the course will commence in July Guests from film industry, cultural and academic fields attended to show support of the audio ...

    • The Meaning of Eye Care Services

  • “I can see your smiling face clearly now!” – The meaning of a pair of new glasses to a handicapped child Heartfelt thanks to L'OCCITANE Foundation for supporting HKSB to p...

    • “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 ...

    • DOT Shop I believe I have many possibilities

  • Last year September, DOT Shop started it operation after renovation, it aims to provide practice retail training to our service users, to boost their open employment. Up to now, there are around ten v...

    • 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...

    • One-stop Low-Vision Optometry and Counseling Services

  • We can success when we gather our strength Beginning As a professional medical team, Ophthalmologists and Optometrists focus on treating patients' eye problems. With social progress, medical...

    • Connecting 2022 with 1963 ─ Factory for the Blind (real-time online tour)

  • With the development of the society, the Factory for the Blind will be dismantled and redeveloped. To let our public to understand more about Factory for the Blind’s history and its future devel...

    • Story of VI: A Colorful World Out of Black & White

  • “You make me cry make me smile Make me feel the love is true You always stand by my side I don’t want to say goodbye” ~Lyrics from the song “A Little Love” With fi...

    • Big Success of HKSB Flag Day 2023

  • Together we made the history! 16 December marked the HKSB Flag Day 2023 as our first offline big event after Covid-19. Even though we haven’t organized events for few years, we still got great s...

    • 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 ...

    • Awards

  • Happiness-at-work Promotional Scheme 2015 Enhancing Employment of People with Disabilities through Small Enterprise Project 2015 Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme 2015 ...

    • Publications

  • 《The Hong Kong Society for the Blind 65th Anniversary Commemorative Publication – Shining Projects, We Bling as Always》 Author:The Hong Kong Society for the Blind Language: Chinese ...

    • Media Coverage

  • 2024-12-07 TVB: 《Hands Up - 視障人士如何出行》(Click here to watch the programme in Cantonese) 2024-12-02 TVB: 《Hands Up - 視障人士的生活難處》(Click here to watch the programme in Cantonese) 2024-09-19 RTHK: 《精靈一...

    • “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)

    • Eyetopia Artogether (Only Chinese text is available)

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    • “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...

    • Braille & speech product

  • PAC Mate Omni (qwerty or braille keyboard) With 20-cell braille display With 40-cell braille display 12.5” x 8.21” x 1.62”, 1.9 kg MS Windows Mobile 6.0 operat...

    • Braille embosser

  • Juliet Pro 60 embosser (with speech) 60 characters per second interpoint embossing ViewPlus Max embosser Speed: 60 cps, P...

    • Portable & desktop video magnifier

  • Merlin color camera only Magnification range: 4 – 50x Auto focus with intelligent focus lock VGA color option (for connecting to VGA monitor) ...

    • Screen reader and magnification software

  • ZoomText Magnifier ZoomText Magnifier USB (for Microsoft Windows 8.1/7Vista/XP) Magnification: 1 - 36x Dual screen support ZoomText...

    • Other products

  • E6 ebook player 4G Flash memory Expandable TF card storage up to 32G Cantonese / Mandarin / English ...etc languages i-Lite Device ...

    • Career Support and Development Centre

  • Introduction Most job seekers with visual impairment possess certain level of working experience, and some have tertiary level or above, some are even specialized in law, finance, management, socia...

    • 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...

    • Support Service for the Visually Impaired and their Care-givers

  • Introduction The Support Service for the Visually Impaired & their Care-givers aims to provide one-stop support services to the visually impaired persons, their family members and care-givers s...

    • “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...

    • Grand Opening of The Hong Kong Society for the Blind Jockey Club Yan Hong Building Open Day on 10 December

  • The Hong Kong Society for the Blind is most grateful to the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust for its generous donation in support of the redevelopment of the 40-year-old Yuen Long Home for the Ag...

    • 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...

    • Inclusion and Employment of Persons with Disabilities: 2019 Community Fair

  • Factory for the Blind and The Career Support and Development Centre participated the event “Inclusion and Employment of Persons with Disabilities: 2019 Community Fair” which was supported ...

    • 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...

    • Volunteer Day Tour Activity 2019

  • The annual volunteer day tour activity was organized on 6 December 2019. Around 100 volunteers came from different units went to Kam Tin Country Club with our staff. They have visited the strawberry f...

    • Congratulations to The Cheers Band and Resource Centre for the Deafblind

  • Good news! Two videos were sent to participate the “Focus on Ability Short Film Festival 2021” in the category of “International Entrant-Documentary” , organized by NOVA Employ...

    • Thematic Course on Supporting Students with SEN - Focusing on Students with Visual Impairment

  • The Hong Kong Society for the Blindwas commissioned by the Education Bureau to host a ten-day full time on-the-job training course in mid-May 2022 on “Thematic Course on Supporting Students with...

    • “Last Order” of The Factory for the Blind at To Kwa Wan

  • On Oct. 12, 2022 in morning, The Factory for the Blind received its “last order”: sewing two special badges on top of 60 pieces of our “Mok Cheong Street No. 19” brand-item &nd...

    • A Trip of Memory – An Innovative Cognitive Stimulation Training Using Good Old Times on Bus for Visually Impaired Elderly

  • “I still remember the times I take bus with my son and daughter to Mongkok for yumcha. Since my husband was a bus driver, we got the benefit to ride on bus for free to explore the city!” G...

    • Human-centered approach design of Kowloon Home for the Aged Blind (KHAB) wins International Award

  • Occupational Therapy Department of KHAB collaborated with Elderly Home Designs to renovate the restroom and bathroom on the 5th floor of headquarter west wing. Using Smart AI technology, it helps to r...

    • Audio Bus Stop – a New Way to Navigate for Visually Impaired

  • HKSB Rehabilitation Centre collaborated with The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (KMB), Sham Shui Po District Office and students from True Light Girls’ College to create the pilot Audio Bus Stop – ...

    • 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...

    • Assistive Equipment Service Centre (operated by Barrier Free Access (HK) Limited)

  • Introduction Started the service in 1999, we offera range of assistive technological devices and adaptive aids, with technical support by a team of experienced staff. Objectives Providin...

    • Vision Screening Service

  • (For organization only) Introduction Vision Screening Service was launched by the General Eye and Low Vision Centre in December 2003. The project aims to provide vision assessments and eye care ...