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  • 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 h...

    • Health Massage and Treatment Centres

  • Introduction HKSB operates two health massage and treatment centres, offering professional Chinese acupressure massage and other beauty services provided by visually impaired masseurs and masseuses...

    • 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...

    • "Music in Darkness 2015 :singing contest for visually impaired person in Hong Kong"

  • Supported by the Lions Club of Tuen Mun, the "Music in Darkness 2015: singing contest for visually impaired persons in Hong Kong" was held to arouse public awareness of the singing talents o...

    • “4 USERS 4 DOGS” GUIDE DOG PILOT PROJECT PRESS CONFERENCE

  • As a milestone achievement, the “4 Users 4 Dogs” (4U4D) Guide Dog Pilot Project jointly organized by the Ebenezer School and Home for the Visually Impaired and the Hong Kong Society for th...

    • ​[Swire LOVE’s TEAM • Charity Barraza]

  • HKSB was one of the 15 beneficiaries The Swire Properties Community Ambassador is celebrating 15 years of volunteer work. Swire collaborated with 15 charities to form the “LOVE’s T...

    • 2016 Pacific Foundation Tandem Charity Ride 100 pairs of sighted and visually impaired riders completed the first-ever tandem charity ride

  • It seems impossible that a visually impaired person is able to ride a bicycle, but we created a new page for them and the dream came true. To celebrate HKSB’s 60th Anniversary, we organized 2016...

    • Centaline Charity Run cum Carnival 2017

  • Over 75 visually impaired runners ran for charity together with their guide runners “Centaline Charity Run cum Carnival 2017” co-organized by The Hong Kong Society for the Blind, Ce...

    • About Us

  • The Hong Kong Society for the Blind (HKSB) was established in 1956. Over the years, we have developed a wide range of services covering eye care and low vision services, rehabilitation and vocational ...

    • Corporate Partners

  • We welcome government department, commercial organization, social enterprise, medical organization, environmental conservation organization, social service organization, education organization, religi...

    • 2017 Volunteers, Donors cum Corporate Partners Appreciation Ceremony

  • Salute! 61,000 hours of voluntary services provided by volunteers in two years The biennial event “2017 Volunteers, Donors cum Corporate Partners Appreciation Ceremony” was organ...

    • Vision Screening Results for 2,205 Kindergarten Students

  • 11.5% failed the refractive error test Results on on the L'Occitane Foundation Vision Screening Project The General Eye and Low Vision Centre of the Hong Kong Society for the Blind recei...

    • Extra-curricular Activities Subsidy Scheme for Visually Impaired Students

  • 2022-23(1STTerm) Starting from the second semester of the academic year 2009/10, the Hong Kong Society for the Blind launched the first Extra-curricular Activities Subsidy Scheme for Visually I...

    • Visually impaired persons with multiple disabilities from Morning Glory DAC cum Hostel and Home of Delight enjoyed the Taiwan exchange tour

  • 47 visually impaired persons with multiple disabilities from Morning Glory DAC cum Hostel and Home of Delight and their staffs, family members and volunteers attended the “9th Mentally Handicapp...

    • 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...

    • The First Pre-recorded Movie with Audio Description -“Men on the Dragon” is in Theaters Now

  • The Hong Kong Society for the Blind (HKSB) started to provide audio description services to assist the visually impaired persons to watch movie since 2009. In the past, when we organized movie show wi...

    • See and Touch - Fun for Inclusion

  • To celebrate the 55th Anniversary of Factory for the Blind (FTY) and 20th Anniversary of Family Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired Center (FRC) under HKSB, we organized “See and Touch &nd...

    • 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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    • Factory for the Blind 55th Anniversary Open Day

  • The Factory for the Blind organized "The 55th Anniversary Open Day ofthe Factory for the Blind" on 8 December 2018. Under the theme - "Breakthrough of Cocoon", we would like to sho...

    • Re-connect the Visually Impaired with Movie 10th Anniversary of Audio Description Service

  • First taste of audio description The Hong Kong Society for the Blind (HKSB) has been actively promoting and developing audio description service since 2009, to facilitate the equal participati...

    • Communicator Guide Service for the Deafblind (9/2021 - 8/2024)

  • We were grateful to Centaline Charity Fund for the generous three-year grant to support “Communicator Guide Service for the Deafblind” since September 2021. Specially trained communicator ...

    • 2019 Volunteers, Donors cum Corporate Partners Appreciation Ceremony

  • 43,900 hours of voluntary services provided by volunteers in two years The biennial event “2019 Volunteers, Donors cum Corporate Partners Appreciation Ceremony” was organized on 24 ...

    • Taiwan Exchange Tour for the Deafblind

  • 15 service users, carers, interpreter and staffs from Resource Centre for the Deafblind, HKSB joined an Exchange Tour to Taipei, Taoyuan, Miaoli and Hsinchu, visited 5 visually impaired and hearing im...

    • 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...

    • ​The First Wedding Ceremony for the Visually Impaired Persons

  • The Hong Kong Society for the Blind (HKSB), Sharon Au Wedding Consultants and Hong Kong Adventist College co-organized the first wedding ceremony for 14 pairs of visually impaired couple on 13 October...

    • Watching Movies with Audio Description on iTunes in the Comfort of your Own Homes │ Highlight Version of the Short Film about Audio Description Now Available

  • Movies with Audio Description Now Available on iTunes, DVDs and Cinemas The audio description (AD) tracks produced by the Hong Kong Society for the Blind (HKSB) are now available on iTunes, DVD...

    • 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-...

    • “Music for Happy Listening” Journey Launching of “Starry Night” - The first MV Performed by the Cheers Band

  • A band formed by a group of visually impaired persons with multiple disabilities (MDVI) recorded their first music album – “Let Them Shine” “Starry Night” opened ...

    • 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...

    • Deafblind Angels showed love and care in Mid-Autumn Festivals

  • Many of deafblind members are feeling bored to stay home during the pandemic of COVID-19. Resource Centre for the Deafblind recruited 18 deafblind members, carers and Communicator Guide to form a team...

    • Online DOT Shop is Available

  • Career Support and Development Center aims to provide diversified vocational training to our service users. We established a new training platform, “DOT Shop” which is a retail store locat...

    • 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 ...

    • 2015 Best Practice Award in Social Welfare

  • We were pleased to announce that our “Pilot Project on Communicator Service for the Deafblind” won the “2015 Best Practice Awards in Social Welfare” among 86 submissions. ...

    • 2015 Best Practice Award in Social Welfare

  • We were pleased to announce that our “Pilot Project on Communicator Service for the Deafblind” won the “2015 Best Practice Awards in Social Welfare” among 86 submissions. ...

    • Audio Description Services Update

  • “Audio Description Training Programme of Film” – from Elementary to Advanced Level Thanks for the support! The overwhelming response enrollment is thrilling and exciting! “A...

    • 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 ...

    • Rubik's Cube Inclusive Programme on White Cane Day

  • To celebrate the Hong Kong Society for the Blind 65th Anniversary and International White Cane Day, we organized “Rubik's Cube Inclusive Programme on White Cane Day” on 15 October, 202...

    • 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...

    • The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: Family Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired - “Visually Impaired Lets On Stage – Musical”

  • With the generous support from the Mabs Mardulyn Charitable Foundation, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: Family Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired launched a one-year “V...

    • Audio Description Training Programme of Film Completed and concluded by Graduation Ceremony on 12 October 2022

  • With the support from the Film Development Fund and CreateHK, the Hong Kong Society for the Blind (HKSB) has organized “Audio Description Training Programme of Film” which lasted over a ye...

    • 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...

    • Hong Kong Social Service Expo 2023

  • Factory for the Blind, The Career Support and Development Centre, Health Massage and Treatment Centres and Barrier Free Access (HK) Limited (A wholly-Owned Subsidiary Of The Hong Kong Society For The ...

    • “Deafblind Be Different Sensory” Art Exhibition

  • Does loss of vision and hearing mean loss of everything? Helen Keller, a deafblind, said, “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be fel...

    • Reveal the Production of Braille Books in Centralised Braille Production Centre

  • Have you ever think of how a book full with drawings and text could turn into a braille book? In the 1960s, braille production services were mainly provided by both the Hong Kong Education Bureau a...

    • HKSB Continuous Support on Thematic Course on Supporting Students with SEN

  • The Education Bureau advocates an inclusive education approach to take care the needs of SEN students in normal school. One of the key factors to reach the goal is to provide training to the teachers ...

    • The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: Family Resource Centre for Visually Impaired 25th Anniversary Party cum Summer Variety Show

  • To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: Family Resource Centre for Visually Impaired, the 25th Anniversary Party cum Summer Variety...

    • Factory for the Blind held "The Open Day of 60th Anniversary"

  • The Open Day of Factory for the Blind 60th Anniversary held successfully with 600 visitors on 19 Aug 2023. Through this event, not only with the support of schools, social services practitioners and r...

    • The 1st international Music Competition for the Visually Impaired and Taiwan Exchange Tour 2023

  • Invited by “Taipei Music Foundation for the Visually Impaired”, 13 participants from the Hong Kong Society for the Blind joined their “1st international Music Competition for the Vis...

    • Let the VI / Deafblind Members Show their Music Talent Outside Hong Kong

  • 2023 marked the year that visually impaired / deafblind members revealed their great music talents! We organized exchange activities that they could travel and win a several awards with their great mu...

    • 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 ...

    • Reinterpreted as a Journey of Overcoming Obstacles and Pursuing Goals

  • Guo Jian mentioned that living far away is not a big problem. He believes that if he can overcome the difficulties he faces, he can also bridge the gap between himself and his dreams. Guo Jian has had...

    • Deafblind Siphon Coffee Baristas: Savoring the difference

  • The Birth of Ten Deafblind Baristas Coffee is not only a stimulating beverage but also a symbol of lifestyle and taste. More and more people are beginning to focus on the art of enjoying high-q...

    • Deepening the co-operation between the Mainland and Hong Kong

  • In the first half of 2024, we visited the Greater Bay Area and other provinces and cities in the mainland to exchange views on visually impaired services and promote the development of visually impair...

    • Communicator Guide Service for the Deafblind (9/2024 – 8/2026)

  • We were grateful to A-Zone Foundation for the generous two-year grant to support “Communicator Guide Service for the Deafblind” since September 2024. Specially trained communicator guides ...

    • Embracing social inclusion from visiting Factory for the Blind

  • The word "factory" may seem quite unfamiliar to today's young people in Hong Kong, and parents are not often exposed to it either. In that case, why not have a parent-child experience tr...

    • Promotes Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination through "Deafblind on the Move" Mobile Truck Outreach Event

  • With funding support from the Equal Opportunities Commission, the Resource Centre for the Deafblind held the "Deafblind On the Move" Mobile Truck Outreach Event from November 28 to December ...

    • 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 ...

    • Newsletter

  • **Click Here to Subscribe Our E-newsletter** Year 2024 April2024. 41st Issue August 2024. 42nd Issue December 2024. 43rd Issue Year 2023 April2...

    • 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...

    • Music in Darkness 2015 (Chinese Only) (doc)

    • Music in Darkness 2015 (Only Chinese text is available)

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    • Aids Gallery

  • The Aids Gallery that locates at the East Wing Lobby of the HKSB Headquarters was opened on 1 June, 2011. Visually impaired trainees are recruited to introduce and demonstrate to the visitors and pote...

    • “4 Users 4 Dogs” Guide Dog Pilot Project Press Conference(pdf)

    • Inclusion Board Game Activity (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)

    • See and Touch - Fun for Inclusion (.doc) (Only Chinese text is available)

    • White Cane Day Celebration Activity– “Together We Cook”

  • To celebrate the White Cane Day, the Rehabilitation Centre organized a celebration activity – “Together We Cook” at the Headquarters on 15 October, 2010 (Friday). A group competition...

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

    • "Development of Audio Description Services for Hong Kong Films Project" Closing Ceremony cum "A Simple Life" Movie Show with Audio Description

  • The "Development of Audio Description Services for Hong Kong Films Project" Closing Ceremony cum "A Simple Life" Movie Show with Audio Description was held jointly by the Hong Kong...

    • Rubik's Cube Inclusive Programme on White Cane Day (.doc)(Only Chinese text is available)

    • Press Conference on the Mindful MUSIC stories and its clinical effectiveness to visually impaired elderly in Hong Kong (.doc) (Only Chinese text is available)

    • 2012 Marathon Charity Concert

  • The 2012 Marathon Charity Concert organized by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: Parents Resource Centre for Visually Impaired Children (PRC), was successfully held on 25 and 26 Febru...

    • Audio Descriptive Movie Show for the Visually Impaired at AMC

  • The Hong Kong Society for the Blind joined hands with the Media Evangelism Limited to organize the first ever audio descriptive movie show of the “ Team of Miracle: We Will Rock You” at th...

    • Music in Darkness 2015 (Chinese Only) (doc)

    • HKSB 55th Anniversary – Open Days

  • To celebrate the 55th Anniversary, Open Days were organized on 14-15, 22 and 29 October 2011 for service units at HKSB Headquarters, in Tokwawan and Tuen Mun Districts respectively. We aimed to introd...

    • “4 Users 4 Dogs” Guide Dog Pilot Project Press Conference(pdf)

    • “Developing Audio Description Services for Hong Kong Films” Kick-off Ceremony

  • "Developing Audio Description Services for Hong Kong Films" Kick-off Ceremony 30 July, 2011 Audio Description service requires special techniques for different types of films with differ...

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

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

    • See and Touch - Fun for Inclusion (.doc) (Only Chinese text is available)

    • 2011 Volunteers cum Corporate Supporters Appreciation Ceremony

  • The “2011 Volunteers cum Corporate Supporters Appreciation Ceremony” was successfully held on 25 March 2011. More than 300 volunteers including individuals, service groups and organization...

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

    • Rubik's Cube Inclusive Programme on White Cane Day (.doc)(Only Chinese text is available)

    • Press Conference on Report of “The study of Barrier Free Community Facilities of Tuen Mun” cum Award Presentation

  • Press Conference on Report of “The study of Barrier Free Community Facilities of Tuen Mun” cum Award Presentation With sponsorship from the Tuen Mun District Council, the Working Group ...

    • Press Conference on the Mindful MUSIC stories and its clinical effectiveness to visually impaired elderly in Hong Kong (.doc) (Only Chinese text is available)

    • Press Conference on Starting a New World from Playing Piano

  • The “Starting a New World from Playing Piano” career support service to the visually impaired persons was officially launched on 25 February 2011. With funding support from the Chan Dang S...

    • 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...

    • Vision 2020 Low Vision Resource Centre (operated by Barrier Free Access (HK) Limited)

  • Introduction The Vision 2020 Low Vision Resource Centre was established at the headquarters of the HKSB in July 2003. The Centre was sponsored by the Christian Blind Mission International, the Dark...

    • 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 ...

    • Rehabilitation Centre

  • Introduction The Kowloon Rehabilitation Centre was established in 1971 to provide independent living skills training to the visually impaired and newly blinded people in Hong Kong. The New Territor...

    • 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...

    • Centralised Braille Production Centre

  • Introduction In the 1960s, braille production services were mainly provided by both the Hong Kong Education Bureau and the HKSB. As recommended by a government-delegated focus group on braille prod...

    • 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...

    • Marathon Charity Concert

  • The Marathon Charity Concert organized by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: Parents Resource Centre for Visually Impaired Children (PRC) was held on 6 and 7 March. The objective of th...

    • Social Inclusion

    • Factory for the Blind

  • Introduction Established in 1963, the Factory for the Blind is the vocational rehabilitation service unit under the Hong Kong Society for the Blind, provides different types of job training to the ...

    • Health Massage and Treatment Centres

  • Introduction The Society operates two Health Massage and Treatment Centres, both of which recruited visually impaired masseurs and masseuses graduated from our own training programme or other accre...

    • The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: Family Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired

  • Introduction With generous donation from Mrs. Helen Kwok & Master Edward Kwok, Sunnyside Club & the Rotary Club of Peninsula, the first Parents Resource Centre for Visually Impaired Child...

    • Information Accessibility Centre

  • Introduction The Information Accessibility Centre aims to provide library services to meet the needs of visually impaired users for knowledge and information; to support life- long learning, contin...

    • Deafblind Rehabilitation Programme (Resource Centre for the Deafblind)

  • Introduction Commenced in September 1995, with support from the Hong Kong Community Chest, this programme offers training, consultations, and referral services on learning, daily living, and social...

    • Jockey Club Tuen Mun Home for the Aged Blind

  • Introduction Established in 1996, the Home offers 209slots in care and attention section and 34slots in infirmary care section for the visually impaired elderly. Special Services/Facilities ...

    • Morning Glory Day Activity Centre cum Hostel

  • Introduction Morning Glory DAC cum Hostel is a part of the residential services to provide day care, training, personal caretaking and residents for those with intellectual disabilities as well as...

    • Home of Delight

  • Introduction Established under the residential service, the Home of Delightis a supportive hostel providing home-style living for semi-independent residents with disabilities in need of assistance...

    • Residential Services for the Visually Impaired Elderly

  • Introduction The HKSB has been committed to provide quality service for those who are visually impaired. Committed to provide diversified services, residential homes for elderlies with visual impa...

    • Home of Wellness

  • Introduction We have a professional multi-disciplinary team, including nurse, social worker, physiotherapist, occupational therapist and etc. to provide customer-centric holistic care to meet with ...

    • 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...

    • YAN HONG BUILDING RAINBOW TREE DONATION CAMPAIGN

  • 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 Yuen Long Home for the Aged Blind in ...

    • Simulation Games

  • Game 1 Please try to use severalplastic folders to cover your eyes and watch the below images 1. How many colour are there? What about this one? >> strong colour contrast hel...

    • TALENT-WISE EMPLOYMENT CHARTER

  • To echo the “Talent-Wise Employment Charter”, launched by the Labour and Welfare Bureau in joint collaboration with the Rehabilitation Advisory Committee, the Hong Kong Council of Social S...

    • CONGRATULATIONS TO THE REHABILITATION CENTRE BEING AWARDED THE GOLDEN AWARD IN THE THIRD “THIRD AGE PERSONS CONSUMER CULTURE STUDY AWARD (TAPA) 2012-13” ORGANIZED BY THE CONSUMER COUNCIL

  • To promote public understanding about the consumer behavior of the elderly people – the third age, the Consumer Council organized the third “Third Age Persons Consumer Culture Study Award&...

    • FLAG DAY 19 JANUARY 2013

  • The Flag Day was successfully held on 19 January 2013, thank you for your support! Thetwoillustrations fromSuihak and Daryl Cheung, hope you like them! THANK YOU!! Special Thanks to Siuhak an...

    • 2013 VOLUNTEERS, DONORS CUM CORPORATE SUPPORTERS APPRECIATION CEREMONY

  • The “2013 Volunteers, Donors cum Corporate Supporters Appreciation Ceremony” was successfully held on 22 March 2013. More than 300 volunteers including individuals, service groups and orga...

    • 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...

    • Congratulations to the Rehabilitation Centre being awarded the Golden Award in the third “Third Age Persons Consumer Culture Study Award (TAPA) 2012-13” organized by the Consumer Council

  • To promote public understanding about the consumer behavior of the elderly people – the third age, the Consumer Council organized the third “Third Age Persons Consumer Culture Study Award&...

    • Wishing You a Prosperous Year of the Rooster

    • 2016 Pacific Foundation Tandem Charity Ride

  • “Be Your Eyes, By Your Side. 2016 Pacific Foundation Tandem Charity Ride” is organised by the Hong Kong Society for the Blind to celebrate its 60th Anniversary this year. It is the first c...

    • LSCM Smart Living Gerontechnology Roadshow 2019

  • We are happy to be the supporting organization of the "LSCM Smart Living Gerontechnology Roadshow 2019". Co-organised with the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, the LSCM Smart Living Gero...

    • Vision Screening Bus (Only Chinese text is available)

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    • The Hong Kong Society for the Blind- The Recycling of Used Piano Project (R2P

  • 1. Overview “Recycling of Used Pianos Project” (R2P) has been launched since July 2016. We appeal to the public for the donation of used pianos which will be tuned and repaired by profe...

    • Shopping at AEON   Yellow Receipt for HKSB

  • HKSB participated in the AEON “Yellow Receipt Campaign” from August 2016, until January 2017, on 11th of every month, an extra receipt in yellow colour (yellow receipt) will be given to th...

    • “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...

    • Opening Ceremony of the Yuen Long General Eye and Low Vision Centre cum 2016 World Sight Day Vision Screening

  • Because of the redevelopment of the Yuen Long Home for the Aged Blind in 2011, the service of Yuen Long General Eye Care and Low Vision Centre located inside the Home was suspended. The new building &...

    • 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...

    • Hong Kong Paralympic Day 2018

  • Date: 8 July 2018 (Sunday) Time: 1pm - 6pm Venue: Hong Kong Sports Institute (25 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin, N.T., Hong Kong) Activities include:Opening Ceremony, Sports Demonstration,Sports Tria...

    • RTHK 5 Programme - Stand by Me

  • Start from 28 June to 23 August, every Thursday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, Our service users with visual impairment or other disabilities will share their experience and the difficulties they faced, how t...

    • Demonstrating the spirit of social inclusion by participating in community activity  

  • Our two visually impaired members, Henry and Calvin joined a social inclusion activity organized by the United Labour Chi Hong Association Limited and the Working Group on Poverty Problems and Ethnic ...

    • Flag Day 2018 (10 Mar 2018)

  • The Hong Kong Society for the Blind will organize Flag Day on 10 March 2018. The funds raised will use to support our family resource service, braille production service, residential service for the v...

    • "Hong Kong Banknotes Reader" is launched

  • Accessibility features such as braille and tactile lines will continue to be available in the new series for people with visual impairments to differentiate the denominations. As a further attempt to ...

    • HKSB Participated in the AEON “Yellow Receipt Campaign”

  • HKSB has been participated in the AEON “Yellow Receipt Campaign” from Feburary to July 2018 , thanks for the support from the customers, AEON will donate goods to HKSB. It is so luc...

    • See and Touch - Fun for Inclusion

  • Date: 20 Oct 2018 (Sat) Time: 12noon- 11pm (2:30pm Ceremony) Venue: apm, Kwun Tong Activities: performance, exhibition, photo shooting area, tacile art experience, demonstration of art pieces...

    • Workability and Inclusion Event

  • In order to facilitate the employment of people with disabilities, Hong Kong Social Welfare Department collaborates with The Hong Kong Society for the Blind and seven others rehabilitation organizatio...

    • “19 Mok Cheong Street” – local brand produced by people with disabilities

  • “19 Mok Cheong Street” (『木廠街19號』) is a local brand which is the address of Factory for the Blind, a vocational rehabilitation service unit of The Hong Kong Society for the Blind. Since 196...

    • Citywalk X HKSB Charity Event

  • Watch a movie in $20 and make a donation Twelve consecutive weeks from November, on every Wednesday, Citywalk will offer a charity price of HK$20 for one Citywalk Golden Harvest movie ticker and a...

    • HKSB participated in Caring Company Partnership Expo 2018 (16 March)

  • Being employed is important for the visually impaired persons, HKSB used “Vocational Rehabilitation” as the theme of our booth, our Career Support and Development Centre, Health Massage an...

    • ​Reunion of tandem participants

  • HKSB organized “Tandem Reunion” activity on 17 and 25 March 2018. There are a total of 20 visually impaired riders and 22 volunteers joined. The visually impaired riders was led by their s...

    • Interacted with the public by participating different booth activity

  • HKSB units would participate in different expos and booth activities, so as to reach out more public to let them know our services and the abilities of the visually impaired persons. Supported ...

    • DOT Concept Store is opened Giving you a brand new shopping experience

  • You will discover an oasis located at the lobby of the East Wing of the HKSB Headquarters, this is our new store - ‘DOT’. The Chinese name of the store, is the homonym of ”Braille&rd...

    • Contingency measures adopted by our service units in response to the latest development of novel coronavirus infection

  • In response to the latest development of novel coronavirus infection,our service units adoptedvarious contingency measures, including but not limited to visitors must take temperature before entering ...

    • Stepping Forward of Audio Description “Tracey”-The Third Film with Pre-recorded Audio Description

  • Following the two films with pre-recorded audio description, “Men on the Dragon” and “Distinction”, “Tracey”, the third film with pre-recorded audio description, st...

    • Factory for the Blind Participated in "Workability and Inclusion Event 2018"

  • In order to facilitate the employment of people with disabilities, Hong Kong Social Welfare Department collaborated with The Hong Kong Society for the Blind and others seven rehabilitation organizatio...

    • Congratulation to Information Accessibility Centre

  • Good news! The public education video《Introduction to Audio Description - the World with SENSE and TOUCH》produced by Information Accessibility Centre won the “Finalist Award”in the categor...

    • Obituary

  • Mr. Clive Oxley, OBE, ED, former Chairman of the Hong Kong Society for the Blind (“HKSB”) from 1987 to 2008, passed away on 20 April, 2019. Over the twenty-one years under his Chair...

    • Audited Report of Flag Day 2020

  • Thank you for all your support, Flag Day 2020 raised over HKD800 thousands, to support the aged blind residential service, family resource service for the visually impaired and braille production etc,...

    • Updates of Factory for the Blind Redevelopment Project

  • In order to improve the service quality and shorten the waiting time for those who have service needs in the community, The Hong Kong Society for the Blind applied the “Special Scheme on Private...

    • “Self-challenging and Breakthrough their Limitation” Trainees and workers from Factory for the Blind participated “Special Power Inclusion Dragon Boat” Competition

  • Factory for the Blind participated in the「Special Dragon Boat 2019」Competition under the team name of 「Mok Cheong Street 19」on Dragon Boat Festival at 6 July , 2019. A total of 21 trainees, workers an...

    • 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...

    • Latest News of Audio Description

  • Book Launch cum Promotion of Audio Description In collaboration with the publisher, Joint Publishing (H.K.) Co., Ltd., Information Accessibility Centre organized a public education programme at The...

    • Self Challenge by Taekwondo training

  • The Factory for the Blind provided Taekwondo training to their trainees since last April. After half-year lessons, they have learned about the Taekwondo fundamental skills and the physical training. A...

    • "Care for the Visually Impaired During Epidemic of COVID-19 in Hong Kong" Information Kiosk Sponsored by Lee Hysan Foundation

  • “Care for the Visually Impaired During Epidemic of COVID-19 in Hong Kong” is sponsored by Lee Hysan Foundation, co-organized by The Hong Kong Society for the Blind, Hong Kong Blind Union, ...

    • Common Eye Diseases

  • Common Eye Diseases(Chinese Only) Glaucoma

    • Enjoy fantastic movies with Audio Description

  • The Latest Movies with Audio Description ("AD") The new movie with pre-recorded AD named “i’ m livin’ it” is now showing in cinemas. A screening fully sponsored by...

    • Factory for the Blind New Service - Car Wash Service

  • The Factory for the Blind provides various job training and job opportunities for service users. Starting from November 2020, the Factory began to provide car cleaning service to the community. Our se...

    • 2018-2020 survey on the braille textbook production for visually impaired students

  • The Centralised Braille Production Centre Steering Committee regularly reviews the reading needs of the local visually impaired and overall service effectiveness. In 2004, discussion included inviting...

    • The Cheers Band - “We can overcome” Charity Concert

  • The Cheers “We can overcome” Charity Concert organized by Ho & Hong International Charity Foundation was held on 16 October, 2021, at Tsim Sha Tsui District Kaifong Welfare Association...

    • Thanks to "Willie & Sylvia Stewart Memorial Fund"

  • We wish to express heartfelt thanks to the "Willie & Sylvia StewartMemorial Fund" for supporting our General Eye and Low Vision Centre to implement the "Ophthalmology Surgery Fundin...

    • “Visually Impaired Lets On Stage” Musical

  • “Visually Impaired Lets On Stage” Musical

    • 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...

    • Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo - Factory for the Blind

  • Factory for the Blind participated in the “55th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo” from the 13th to 17th of December 2021. The 5-day exhibition and sales activities were successfully cond...

    • 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...

    • Winning Award for Documentary, Three Years in a Row!

  • 2 Nov 2022 A short documentary film titled “Connecting in the time of Distance” produced by our Barrier Free Access (HK) Limited received “Highly Commended Award” in an ...

    • “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 little home story – A dream came true

  • In the past 3 years, the epidemic was severe, and various anti-epidemic measures restricted all aspects of social contact. As our home strictly followed the relevant guidelines set out by the governme...

    • HKSB X Ray Wong Inclusion Concert with Erhu

  • The Erhu training course for visually impaired persons, organized by HKSB with Hong Kong Erhu Arts Centre as co-organizer has completed in 2022. This training course was sponsored by Arts Development ...

    • Jockey Club Experiential Sports Programme for the Visually Impaired

  • The Hong Kong Society for the Blind is deeply indebted to the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust for the generosity and support provided to set up a 3-year programme of Jockey Club Experiential Spo...

    • 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...

    • Speech by the Chief Executive

  • I am honored to be the Chief Executive of HKSB and deeply feel that I am charged with a heavy responsibility. Over the past 67 years, HKSB has overcome various challenges and forged ahead with progres...

    • Winning Award of Overseas Film Festival for 4 Years in a row!

  • "Love is All Around" Music Video from our “Visually Impaired Lets On Stage –Musical” Project won the award of Highly Commended in Focus on Ability Film Festival 2023. &l...

    • 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 – ...

    • Update for Web Accessibility Testing Services

  • In today's fast-paced world of digital age, people are used to accessing large amounts of information from websites and mobile apps every day. Being able to access information from internet proper...

    • Yoga Instructor Certificate Course

  • The Hong Kong Society for the Blind thanks the generosity of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust in supporting us to launch the three-year "Jockey Club Experiential Sports Programme for the...

    • Subsidy in Visual Impairment Rehabilitation Scheme

  • Have you ever thought that reading a book or a newspaper becomes impossible without special glasses or assistive devices for visually impaired persons? Many people find spectacles expensive in Hong Ko...

    • Release of microfilm - “Seeing Through The Eyes Of Others”

  • “ Young man, please offer your seat to the elder?” “ Whose is this? Don’t leave your stuff everywhere or I’ll throw it away!” “ Let me help you get the food...

    • Voices Intertwined, Talents Unveiled

  • Music is a language that transcends all boundaries. The CHEERS Band, formed by residents from the Morning Glory Day Activity Centre cum Hostel and Home of Delight under HKSB, has previously released s...

    • Promote social inclusion in Zonta Day 2024

  • HKSB was honored to be invited by the Zonta Club of Hong Kong East to participate in "Zonta Day 2024", held on November 9 at Central Market. Two visually impaired members from the Family Res...

    • 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...

    • Actively exchange to increase service quality and broaden horizon

  • Our colleagues actively equip themselves and engage with various stakeholders in Asia and around the world to broaden their horizons. Fujian From September 28 to 29 this year, The Hong Kong ...

    • 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...

    • Public Education

  • Objectives To enhance public awareness on the needs and capabilities of the visually impaired by organizing various public education activities. To serve as the bridge between the community an...

    • Yuen Long Home for the Aged Blind (Jockey Club Yan Hong Building)

  • Introduction Established in 1971, the Yuen Long Home is the first residential home for aged blind set up by the HKSB, which offers 60 places in Care and Attention section and 20 places in infir...