Key facts
- Increased disability awareness in Hong Kong has not eased employment for people with disabilities.
- Tight corporate budgets and a difficult job market are hindering inclusion.
- Employers need to provide guidance, suitable workplace arrangements, and matching roles.
- Walter Tsui, co-founder of CareER, advocates for inclusion as smart business and notes an information gap for disabled professionals.
- Ajmal Samuel, CEO of FTS Money and the Ajmal Samuel Foundation, campaigns for inclusion and overcoming employment barriers.
Faride Shroff, a disability advocate and founder of SENsational Foundation, has stated that while awareness of disability in Hong Kong has grown, it has not necessarily made it easier for individuals with disabilities to find employment. Shroff attributes this to tighter corporate budgets and a challenging job market, which she believes have made the next stage of inclusion more difficult.
She emphasized that employers who recruit people with disabilities must also provide appropriate guidance, suitable workplace arrangements, and roles that align with individual strengths. Shroff's comments were made in the context of discussions on disability inclusion and belonging.