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We have launched a new website with a more attractive design ,and more engaging content to enhance the user experience. Also, the Association participated in the "S+ Summit and Expo 2024", organized by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), to share experiences and strengthen connections with other organizations. Our social enterprise, The Down's Kwan Ngai Service Team, has joined the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) ESG Connect program, becoming one of the ESG Solution Providers of Social Service, working together to promote ESG implementation in Hong Kong. Finally, the Association would like to take the opportunity to express our gratitude to Ladies’ Recreation Club (LRC) for the swimathon fundraising event and to Make a Difference M.A.D.72 Volunteers team for organizing the Mother's Day camp fundraising event, their generous supports enable us to continue our efforts to improve lives of members’ and their families.
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Our new website is now live! The new site features a clean and vibrant design, along with enhanced functionality, allowing users to quickly locate the information and services they need. What’s more, the website's content has been comprehensively updated to provide more precise and engaging information. Whether you are a member, a parent, or an individual of the general public, you can easily find the informaiton and support you need here.
The website offers the following special features to serve members and the public more efficiently:
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Website Content: The site includes dedicated content that compiles various information and educational materials for public to access. This includes introductions to Down syndrome and other disabilities, caregiver guidelines, developmental milestones, and more.
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Interactive Community: The site has a sharing section where members, their families, training instructors, volunteers, and others can share experiences and support each other.
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Donation Portal: The website has a dedicated donation section, making it easy for the public and benefactors to donate online and support the Association's various services and initiatives.
In summary, the newly revamped website aims to provide more comprehensive and convenient support and services for members, partners, and the community. Please visit our website.
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On 2-3 May 2024, the Association's representatives actively engaged in exchange activities. At our dedicated booth, our representatives and trainees introduced the Association's service and achievement to guests about our Integrated Vocational Rehabilitation Services, sharing our experiences in promoting open employment, internship, social enterprise and community inclusivity for people with disabilities, building potential collaboration opportunities. We firmly believe that only through the collective efforts can we build a more inclusive and sustainable future together, and further raise awareness and acceptance of people with Down syndrome in society, seeking more development opportunities and welfare.
Another important topic at the summit was ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), which attracted enthusiastic participation from representatives of the government, businesses, and non-profit organizations. The Association also places great emphasis on the practice of ESG in the field of social services. Together, we aim to promote implementation of ESG in Hong Kong, building a sustainable future.
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The Down's Kwai Ngai Serivce Team has joined HKQAA ESG Connect Program
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We have always been actively promoting social inclusion and utilizing various methods to advocate the spirit of social enterprise. Recently, our Down's Kwan Ngai Service Team is honored to join the HKQAA ESG Connect program to jointly practise the principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).
The Down's Kwan Ngai Service Team is a social enterprise consists of people with Down syndrome and other disabilities, focusing on developing services such as car beauty, office and home cleaning, handicraft production, and document destruction. These efforts aim to create employment opportunities for our members. Through participation in the HKQAA ESG Connect program, the Association hopes to increase public awareness of the Down's Enterprise Team and also to enable people with Down syndrome to integrate more into community, understand ESG concepts, and collectively exert a greater influence to bring positive changes to society.
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Special thanks to Ladies Recreation Club (LRC) and M.A.D.72 Volunteers team generous donations and support
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Ladies Recreation Club (LRC) Swimathon
This April, the LRC held the annual swimathon fundraising event, which raised a total of HK$200,000. Everyone participated actively and also fully committed themselves. The event was a great success. The donations raised will be used for the development of the HKDSA swimming team, including training, equipment, and participation in competitions, injecting a strong impetus for future development.
Thank you to LRC for their continued support and generous sponsorship over the years. It is important in helping us nuture our passionate swimmers.
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Make A Difference M.A.D.72 Happy-To-Gather Camp
May is a season full of love. On the eve of Mother’s Day, Make A Difference M.A.D. Charity Fund HK Limited M.A.D.72 Volunteers team organized a unique two-day and one-night camping event for the Association.
More than 130 members, parents and volunteers participated in this heart-warming environment, where we witnessed abundant love and care. Our members expressed their gratitude to their mothers, thanking them for their selfless dedication throughout their lives' journey. The mothers also felt deeply cherished, which is undoubtedly the best Mother’s Day gift. The event ended with joy, interaction, and support. It was a great opportunity to promote integration and a beautiful moment to appreciate mothers. We believe that our members will continue to strive for growth and pursue their dreams with the love and support of their mothers.
We sincerely thank Make A Difference M.A.D. Charity Fund HK Limited M.A.D.72 Volunteers team and the benefactors from Hong Kong, Macau, and Malaysia for their support in raising more than HK$80,000.
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Hong Kong Red Cross Inclusive Development Platform
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The Association will participate in the Hong Kong Red Cross Inclusive Development Platform: Revitalizing Career and Empowering Talent as One event, details as follows:
Opening Ceremony cum Sharing Forum
Date: 15 August (Thu) 2:30pm-5:15pm
Marketplace and Exhibition
Date: 17-18 August (Sat & Sun) 10:00am-6:00pm
Location: Red Cross Headquarters Building, 19
Hoi Ting Road, West Kowloon
More information is available here, so come and visit us.
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Registered as a non-profit-making organization since October 1987, The Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association is committed to serving individuals with Down Syndrome, intellectual disabilities or other disabilities and their family members with integrated family support and vocational rehabilitation services. Our objective is to enable service users to develop their personal growth fully in every aspect of life, as well as to meet their employment and vocational training needs.
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