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 Territories Rehabilitation Centre set up in Tuen Mun in 2002, to cater for those living in the New Territories. The two centres provide comprehensive rehabilitation programmes for the visually impaired at age 16 or above through centre-based and home-based training.

Objectives

We aim to develop and enhance the independent living skills for the visually impaired through one-on-one training and group rehabilitation programmes, and also help them regain self-confidence while developing potential in community reintegration.

Services

Training Courses

Service Target

Visually impaired people at aged 16 or above

Fee

Free.

Course Duration

Depending on the ability of the individuals, each course usual last for six months to one year.

Application Procedure

Participants can apply individually or via referrals from Government Departments, Social Service Agencies, Eye Hospitals and Eye Clinics, etc..

Withdrawal Procedure

Participants can withdraw from the service anytime during training.

Those who are absent for more than three weeks or absent without notification over three times, will be considered as a self-withdrawal from the services.

Opening Hours

Mondays to Fridays: 8:45am – 5:35pm

Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays

Download Area

• Referral form
• Publication Order Form

Acknowledgment

The centres are mainly subsidised by the Social Welfare Department.

Community-Based Trainings are sponsored by the Hong Kong Community Chest.