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Talents of PWDs on full display at EOC’s public event

The EOC has released a two-part video on its YouTube channel featuring highlights from a recent public event under its “Employment Equality Project”, co-organised with Radio Television Hong Kong Radio 1 on 19 May at Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre to celebrate the talents of people with disabilities (PWDs) and promote equal employment opportunity.

The event presented a vibrant programme that wowed the audiences from beginning to end, including a powerfully choreographed dance by Shine Dancing Group, formed by students with special needs from Rotary Club of Hong Kong Island West Hong Chi Morninghope School; a touching singing performance by blind musician Michelle SIU Hoi-yan; and a stunning balloon art show by trainees with hearing impairment from the social enterprise, YM Balloon, joined by local artistes Corinna CHAMBERLAIN and TANG Siu-hau.

As Professor Alfred CHAN Cheung-ming, Chairperson of the EOC recounted in his article in am730 on 13 June 2018, the message of inclusion had been incorporated into the very design of the event, which aimed to educate the public about the limitless potential of PWDs and the valuable contribution they could make to businesses and organisations. Indeed, recognising PWDs for their diverse talents will go a long way towards elevating their employability and advancing our society as a whole.

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