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NPC and China Disabled Persons' Federation delegation visits Hong Kong and Macao on barrier-free environment development (with photos)
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     A spokesman for the Labour and Welfare Bureau (LWB) said that a delegation comprising representatives from the Legislative Affairs Commission and the Social Development Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF) today (April 19) concluded its three-day visit successfully on the development of barrier-free environment in Hong Kong, as part of its visit to Hong Kong and Macao.

     Led by the Deputy Director General of the Rights Protection Department of the CDPF, Mr Zhang Dongwang, the five-member delegation was jointly received by the representatives of the LWB, the Education Bureau, the Architectural Services Department, the Buildings Department, the Highways Department, the Housing Department, the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, the Social Welfare Department and the Transport Department.

     The delegation arrived in Hong Kong on April 17 afternoon and paid site visits to social welfare, construction, school, road and transport inclusive facilities to learn more about the vision, legislative framework, policies and implementation of the development of barrier-free environment through exchanges with the Government and representatives of non-governmental organisations. In that afternoon, the delegation visited the Kwu Tung North Multi-welfare Services Complex commencing service later this year and Queen's Hill Estate in Fanling which completed intake, and was briefed by departments on their design and barrier-free elements.

     The delegation attended an exchange seminar on barrier-free environment for persons with disabilities hosted by the LWB yesterday (April 18). The Commissioner for Rehabilitation of the LWB, Miss Vega Wong, and relevant bureau/departments introduced to the delegation the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's rehabilitation policies as well as the latest progress of various rehabilitation services and measures of building a barrier-free environment. Both sides exchanged views on deepening co-operation, seizing the development opportunities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and integration into the national development. The delegation visited the Hong Kong Federation of Handicapped Youth and met with the Chairman of the Legislative Council Panel on Welfare Services, Mr Tang Ka-piu, yesterday.

     This morning, the delegation toured Hong Kong Christian Service Pui Oi School in Tuen Mun to take a closer look at the learning environment and facilities of a school for children with physical disability, followed by a visit to Heep Hong Society Integrated Service Complex in Pokfulam on its rehabilitation services catering for children and youths with special needs. The Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Ho Kai-ming; the Commissioner for Rehabilitation, Miss Vega Wong; and the Assistant Director of Social Welfare (Rehabilitation and Medical Social Services), Miss Hannah Yip, met the delegation around noon and exchanged views on the rehabilitation and support services for persons with disabilities. The delegation viewed barrier-free facilities for persons with disabilities in MTR Hong Kong Station this afternoon, and then visited the first inclined lift in the public sector linking Tai Wo Hau Road and Wo Tong Tsui Street in Kwai Chung. The delegation also discussed with officers of the Equal Opportunities Commission today on protecting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.

     The delegation will depart Hong Kong for Macao tomorrow morning (April 20) to proceed its visit.

     The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, will pay a visit to the CDPF in Beijing in May with a view to having a better understanding and exchange of the support services for persons with disabilities.
 
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The Deputy Director General of the Rights Protection Department of the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF), Mr Zhang Dongwang, led a delegation comprising representatives from the Legislative Affairs Commission and the Social Development Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress and the CDPF in its visit on the development of barrier-free environment in Hong Kong in the past three days (April 17 to 19), as part of its visit to Hong Kong and Macao. The Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Ho Kai-ming, had lunch with the delegation this afternoon (April 19) to exchange views on deepening co-operation. Photo shows (from fifth right) Mr Ho, Mr Zhang, the Commissioner for Rehabilitation of the Labour and Welfare Bureau, Miss Vega Wong, and delegation members.
The Deputy Director General of the Rights Protection Department of the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF), Mr Zhang Dongwang, led a delegation comprising representatives from the Legislative Affairs Commission and the Social Development Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress and the CDPF in its visit on the development of barrier-free environment in Hong Kong in the past three days (April 17 to 19), as part of its visit to Hong Kong and Macao. The Commissioner for Rehabilitation of the Labour and Welfare Bureau, Miss Vega Wong, hosted an exchange seminar for the delegation yesterday afternoon (April 18) on the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's rehabilitation policies as well as the latest progress of building a barrier-free environment for persons with disabilities. Photo shows Miss Wong (front row, fifth right), Mr Zhang (front row, sixth right), delegation members as well as representatives of the Education Bureau, the Architectural Services Department, the Buildings Department, the Highways Department, the Housing Department, the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, the Social Welfare Department and the Transport Department before the seminar.
The Deputy Director General of the Rights Protection Department of the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF), Mr Zhang Dongwang, led a delegation comprising representatives from the Legislative Affairs Commission and the Social Development Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress and the CDPF in its visit on the development of barrier-free environment in Hong Kong in the past three days (April 17 to 19), as part of its visit to Hong Kong and Macao. The delegation visited the Multi-welfare Services Complex in Kwu Tung North, which will commence service later this year, on April 17 afternoon. Photo shows members taking a look at the barrier-free facilities in the toilet and bathroom.
The Deputy Director General of the Rights Protection Department of the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF), Mr Zhang Dongwang, led a delegation comprising representatives from the Legislative Affairs Commission and the Social Development Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress and the CDPF in its visit on the development of barrier-free environment in Hong Kong in the past three days (April 17 to 19), as part of its visit to Hong Kong and Macao. The delegation visited Queen's Hill Estate in Fanling, which completed intake, on April 17 afternoon. Photo shows Mr Zhang (front row, right) on a ramp for wheelchair users.
The Deputy Director General of the Rights Protection Department of the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF), Mr Zhang Dongwang, led a delegation comprising representatives from the Legislative Affairs Commission and the Social Development Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress and the CDPF in its visit on the development of barrier-free environment in Hong Kong in the past three days (April 17 to 19), as part of its visit to Hong Kong and Macao. The delegation visited Hong Kong Christian Service Pui Oi School in Tuen Mun this morning (April 19). Photo shows members being briefed on its barrier-free facilities for wheelchair users.
The Deputy Director General of the Rights Protection Department of the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF), Mr Zhang Dongwang, led a delegation comprising representatives from the Legislative Affairs Commission and the Social Development Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress and the CDPF in its visit on the development of barrier-free environment in Hong Kong in the past three days (April 17 to 19), as part of its visit to Hong Kong and Macao. The delegation visited Hong Kong Christian Service Pui Oi School in Tuen Mun this morning (April 19). Photo shows members taking a closer look at the stairlift of a school bus for wheelchair users.
The Deputy Director General of the Rights Protection Department of the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF), Mr Zhang Dongwang, led a delegation comprising representatives from the Legislative Affairs Commission and the Social Development Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress and the CDPF in its visit on the development of barrier-free environment in Hong Kong in the past three days (April 17 to 19), as part of its visit to Hong Kong and Macao. Photo shows the delegation in a visit to Heep Hong Society Integrated Service Complex in Pokfulam this morning (April 19) on its rehabilitation services catering for children with special needs.
The Deputy Director General of the Rights Protection Department of the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF), Mr Zhang Dongwang, led a delegation comprising representatives from the Legislative Affairs Commission and the Social Development Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress and the CDPF in its visit on the development of barrier-free environment in Hong Kong in the past three days (April 17 to 19), as part of its visit to Hong Kong and Macao. Photo shows Mr Zhang (front row, right) and the delegation viewing barrier-free facilities for persons with disabilities in MTR Hong Kong Station this afternoon (April 19).
The Deputy Director General of the Rights Protection Department of the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF), Mr Zhang Dongwang, led a delegation comprising representatives from the Legislative Affairs Commission and the Social Development Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress and the CDPF in its visit on the development of barrier-free environment in Hong Kong in the past three days (April 17 to 19), as part of its visit to Hong Kong and Macao. Photo shows Mr Zhang (fifth left) and the delegation in a visit to the first territory-wide hillside elevator system linking Tai Wo Hau Road and Wo Tong Tsui Street in Kwai Chung this afternoon (April 19).
The Deputy Director General of the Rights Protection Department of the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF), Mr Zhang Dongwang, led a delegation comprising representatives from the Legislative Affairs Commission and the Social Development Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress and the CDPF in its visit on the development of barrier-free environment in Hong Kong in the past three days (April 17 to 19), as part of its visit to Hong Kong and Macao. The delegation visited the Hong Kong Federation of Handicapped Youth yesterday morning (April 18). Photo shows Mr Zhang (back row, third right), the Vice-chairperson of the Federation, Ms Lolitta Ho (back row, second left) and delegation members.
The Deputy Director General of the Rights Protection Department of the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF), Mr Zhang Dongwang, led a delegation comprising representatives from the Legislative Affairs Commission and the Social Development Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress and the CDPF in its visit on the development of barrier-free environment in Hong Kong in the past three days (April 17 to 19), as part of its visit to Hong Kong and Macao. The delegation visited the Legislative Council yesterday morning (April 18). Photo shows Mr Zhang (third right) and delegation members with the Chairman of the Legislative Council Panel on Welfare Services, Mr Tang Ka-piu (fourth right).
The Deputy Director General of the Rights Protection Department of the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF), Mr Zhang Dongwang, led a delegation comprising representatives from the Legislative Affairs Commission and the Social Development Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress and the CDPF in its visit on the development of barrier-free environment in Hong Kong in the past three days (April 17 to 19), as part of its visit to Hong Kong and Macao. The delegation visited the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) this afternoon (April 19). Photo shows Mr Zhang (fifth left) and the Chairperson of the EOC, Mr Ricky Chu (sixth left).