The Hong Kong Association for the Disabled and Health has been rooted in Hong Kong for 45 years and is committed to promoting the concept of "harmony inclusiveness". In order to promote the message of inclusiveness between the disabled and the health, the Association will use the Wuxisha Youth New Village in Ma On Shan as a starting point today. From the corridor to the square off the Ma On Shan Stadium as the end point, the "Walking Day for the Inclusive of the Disabled and Healthy" will be held. Through this walking day, the disabled and able-bodied people can participate together to promote mutual exchanges and make the disabled and able-bodied People can work together to complete this wholesome activity in a barrier-free environment.
The Hong Kong Association for the Disabled and Health is currently funded by the Social Welfare Department, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Community Chest to provide diversified services for the disabled, the elderly, children and young people. However, society needs constant change, The association really needs additional resources to develop more and pilot services for those in need. Therefore, after deducting the cost, the funds raised during the "Walking Day for the Inclusive of the Disabled and Healthy" will be used as funds for the development of the association's services.
The “Walking Day for the Disabled and Healthy” was very enthusiastic. A total of 702 people were attracted to participate and a total of more than 600,000 yuan was raised. It was an honor to invite the Assistant Director of Social Welfare (Kang Rehabilitation and Medical Social Service) Mr. Fang Qiliang was the officiating guest. In his speech, Mr. Fang Qiliang also praised the Hong Kong Association for the Disabled and Health for its service and contribution to the promotion of "harmony inclusiveness". Mr. Fang Qiliang It is believed that this "Walking Day for the Inclusive of the Disabled and Healthy" can help promote the communication between the disabled and the able-bodied, so that they can understand each other better.
Professor Yongxuan Ho, Chairman of the Hong Kong Association for the Disabled and Health, said: "Seeing many parents bring their young children to participate together, so that we can instill the concept of inclusiveness of the disabled and the health into them from an early age. The family is the best in society. As the core unit, the association has set out to promote "elder and child inclusiveness", "inter-generational inclusiveness" and "community inclusiveness" a few years ago. We believe in nurturing the next generation to have "community", "inclusiveness", "acceptance" and "inclusiveness". turn off The character of "Huai" is very important.
In addition to the "Walking Day for the Disabled and Healthy", the Association also held a carnival at the terminal located at the square off the Ma On Shan Stadium, allowing the public to participate in inclusive games and experience activities, and learn art from the disabled instructors. Art creation, contact with the message of "harmony in harmony". In addition, the successful holding of the "Walking Day for the Inclusive of the Disabled and Healthy" really depends on the support and participation of many organizations and schools.