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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...

    • Volunteers

  • Introduction As a non-government organization providing comprehensive services for the blind and visually impaired population in Hong Kong, volunteers are essential assets to ensure the smooth runn...

    • 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...

    • Corporate Governance

  • Patrons Council Committees Appeal Committee Audit Committee Eye Care & Vocational Services Committee Factory Management Committee Factory SiteRedevelopment Committee Financ...

    • “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...

    • 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...

    • Jockey Club Yan Hong Building started to provide services

  • A decent, barrier-free and smart-home environment to the residents The seven-storey building provides 160 places to aged blind and persons with multiple disabilities The new buildin...

    • 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 &...

    • 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...

    • HKSB participated in “2017 Conference of Workability International and Workability Asia” and gave three presentations

  • It is our honour to attend the “2017 Conference of Workability International and Workability Asia” held from 12 to 14 June at Kerry Hotel. There are more than 400 people participated in th...

    • 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...

    • 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...

    • 350 participants enjoyed big bowl feast to celebrate Chinese New Year at Ping Shan

  • The “big bowl feast and heritage tour 2019” event was organized on 17 February at Ping Shan Tang Ancestral Hall and Yu Kiu Ancestral Hall. There are around 350 visually impaired and their ...

    • 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...

    • 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-...

    • 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...

    • 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...

    • 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...

    • 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 ...

    • 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...

    • 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...

    • 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...

    • 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 ...

    • 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...

    • Pilot Project on Communicator Service for the Deafblind cum Case Studies in Deafblind Training Launching Ceremony (Chinese Only) (doc)

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

    • "Development of Audio Description Services for Hong Kong Films" Kick-off Ceremony (Chinese Only)(doc)

    • Development of Audio Description Services for Hong Kong Films Project (Chinese Only)(doc)

    • "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...

    • 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...

    • 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...

    • Pilot Project on Communicator Service for the Deafblind cum Case Studies in Deafblind Training Launching Ceremony (Chinese Only) (doc)

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

    • "Development of Audio Description Services for Hong Kong Films" Kick-off Ceremony (Chinese Only)(doc)

    • Development of Audio Description Services for Hong Kong Films Project (Chinese Only)(doc)

    • “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...

    • 5th Anniversary Celebration for the Resource Centre for the Deafblind

  • 5th Anniversary Celebration for the Resource Centre for the Deafblind The Resource Centre for the Deafblind organized celebration activity for its 5th Anniversary on 11 June 2011 at HKSB Headquarte...

    • 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...

    • 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 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...

    • After Shock - DVD with Audio Description Press Conference

  • The first Chinese DVD with Cantonese “Audio Description” sound track in Hong Kong was launched. The Press Conference on launching of the first Chinese DVD “After Shock” with...

    • 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...

    • 《Communication without Barrier - Deafblind Training》&《Tactual Sign Language Chinese Vocabulary 2》New Book Launching Ceremony cum Training Workshop

  • The event was held on 12 June, 2010 at the Assembly Hall of HKSB Headquarters. A total of around 110 professional workers, teachers of special schools, volunteers and deafblind members participated. M...

    • Screen reader and magnification software

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

    • General Eye and Low Vision Centre

  • Introduction Established in 1984, the General Eye and Low Vision Centre in Shek Kip Mei is one of the service departments operated by the Hong Kong Society for the Blind. Another branch in Yuen Lon...

    • 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...

    • Residential Services

    • 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...

    • Volunteers Development Service

  • Introduction As a non-government organization providing comprehensive services for the blind and visually impaired population in Hong Kong, volunteers are essential assets to ensure the smooth runn...

    • 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...

    • Bradbury Care and Attention Home for the Aged Blind

  • Introduction Established in 1993, offered 52 slots for male and female with visual impairment in care and attention section. To prepare for the site redevelopment of the Factory for the Blind a...

    • 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...

    • FAQ

  • 1. How to make an appointment with the ophthalmologist? To see the ophthalmologist, you need to make an appointment on the first floor, East Wing of our headquarters or call 3723 8272. 2. Ho...

    • The Hong Kong Council of Social Service

    • 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...

    • REV DR. CYRIL AXELROD WAS AWARDED THE OFFICER OF THE MOST EXCELLENT ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE, OBE

  • Rev Dr. Cyril Axelrod, Honorable Consultant of Deafblind Rehabilitation Programme of Hong Kong Society for the Blind was awarded the Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, OBE on t...

    • 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...

    • 5-star Home of the elderly - Home of Wellness

  • Click here to see more details of Home of Wellness

    • 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...

    • 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...

    • Centaline Charity Run Carnival 2017

  • Carnival is one of the essences of the "Centaline Charity Run Carnival 2017". It is organized so as to bring runners and their families & friends some more fun after the race. There w...

    • 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...

    • 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...

    • HKSB’s contributions for the world

  • The low vision services we provided is renowned for its comprehensiveness and service quality in the Asia Pacific, and our work in the area of low vision is influential worldwide. We have prepared the...

    • 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...

    • 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 ...

    • 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 ...

    • Ophthalmological consultation service will be commenced in General Eye and Low Vision Centre (Yuen Long)

  • Ophthalmological consultation service will be commenced in General Eye and Low Vision Centre (Yuen Long) starting from 19 November 2020. Main Service Areas: Diagnosis & Treatment of Eye D...

    • 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...

    • 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,...

    • General Eye and Low Vision Centre Whatsapp Reservation

  • To improve the service quality, Whatsapp reservation is now avaiable for General Eye Care and Low Vision Centre. Shek Kip Mei HQ (Ophthalmic ServiceandOptometrical Service)：5667 5904 Yuen Long Y...

    • 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...

    • 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 ...

    • 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...

    • Progress of Factory for the Blind Redevelopment Project

  • In order to increase the number of service places and improve the service environment, the 3-storey Factory established in the 1963 will be rebuilt into a 17-storey Integrated Rehabilitation Services ...

    • 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...

    • 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...

    • Rotary - Care for VI Elders

  • Under severe epidemic situation, many visually impaired persons facing a lot of difficulties, such as testing conduction, vaccination and quarantine. We are grateful that Rotary Club of SoHo Hong Kong...

    • First ever live Audio Description service for "40th The Hong Kong Film Awards"

  • Collaborating with The Hong Kong Film Awards for the very first time, our audio description (AD) team from Information Accessibility Centre was honoured to provide AD services for the 40th Hong Kong F...

    • “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...

    • 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...

    • 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...

    • 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...

    • 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 ...

    • 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...

    • 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 ...

    • 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...