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LifeDriver Carman Yau shares inspiring story on overcoming disability, and the meaning of life and death
Last Saturday, Carman YAU Ka-man, winner of Spirit of Hong Kong and LifeDriver, gave a heart-warming and thought-provoking interview for RTHK Radio 1’s programme, “YesWeCan” (我得你都得). Born with spinal muscular atrophy, Carman has defied expectations throughout her life. She graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a degree in psychology, worked with various NGOs to serve the local community, and went on to bring Death Café to Hong Kong, a gathering place for people from all walks of life to discuss and meditate on death – still a taboo in our conservative city. In the interview, she talked about overcoming hurdles at schools and the workplace, advocating for the adoption of new drugs in Hong Kong, leading a full life while embracing death, and much more. It will be broadcast on RTHK Radio 1 in two parts on 24 March and 31 March, 12:05am.
Fostering understanding of the lives and rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) has always been a focus of the EOC’s work. Since October last year, we have been showcasing on YouTube companies with PWDs in Hong Kong to promote an inclusive culture among employers at large. Under our “Employment Equality Project” which consists of a dedicated Facebook page and a regular programme on RTHK Radio 1 (1pm, every Sunday) called “Care for Disabled” (非常人物生活雜誌), we have also launched a writing competition to look for stories about people’s experience with or as PWDs. We are accepting submissions till 31 March 2018, so grab your chance to share your story!
