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EOC visits Ebenezer School and Home for the Visually Impaired

EOC visits Ebenezer School and Home for the Visually Impaired

On 14 October 2024, EOC Chairperson Ms Linda LAM Mei-sau visited the Ebenezer School & Home for the Visually Impaired along with the management team of the EOC. Guided by Dr Alice YUK Tak-fun, Chief Executive Officer of Ebenezer, Mr Remy WONG Kwan-bo, Principal of Ebenezer School, Ms WONG Tin-ling, Principal of Ebenezer New Hope School, Ms Shirley TO Shuk-yi, Social Services Coordinator of Ebenezer and EOC Member, and other teaching staff members, the delegation learnt about Ebenezer’s services in the areas of education, rehabilitation, and career development. The EOC delegation also held a discussion with Ebenezer’s CEO and staff members on ways to tackle the educational and employment challenges faced by people with visual impairments.

Ms Lam said, “We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Dr Yuk and her team at the Ebenezer School & Home for the Visually Impaired for organising the visit for the EOC delegation. The visit allowed the EOC staff members to learn about the diverse services provided by Ebenezer. Guided by the value of providing suitable education for all, Ebenezer has been developing children and young people with visual impairments for over a century, empowering them to fulfil their potential, contribute to society, and lead independent, dignified lives.”

“EOC will continue to encourage employers to hire individuals with disabilities and provide appropriate accommodations for them through various platforms and events. We look forward to working with stakeholders in different sectors, including Ebenezer, to ensure that students with visual impairments are able to put what they learn to use and develop their talent, thereby leading independent lives and fully integrating into society,” she added.

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