“The Jockey Club IT Scheme for People with Visual Impairment” (The Scheme) (30th round) and “Central Fund for Personal Computers” (The Fund) (42nd round) now accept applications. The deadline for both the Scheme and Fund is 2 June 2020. “The Jockey Club IT Scheme for People with Visual Impairment” has been further enhanced since October 2015 , including expansion of coverage on subsidy to purchase accessories/portable devices for people with visual impairment.
Eligible organisations, educational institutes and individual persons with visual impairment may apply for “ The Jockey Club IT Scheme for People with Visual Impairment” whereas “Central Fund for Personal Computers ” is for eligible persons with disabilities engaging in self-employment at home or supported employment service at home.
Enquiries can be made to Rehabilitation and Medical Social Services Branch, Social Welfare Department:
Telephone No.: 3586 3594; Email Address: eoimc@swd.gov.hk; Fax: 2834 7046.
Detailed information and application forms can be downloaded here for reference.