The deadline of the applications for “The IT Scheme for People with Visual Impairment” (The Scheme) (5th round) and “Central Fund for Personal Computers” (The Fund) (47th round) was closed on 15 March 2023. Please note that SWD will send out invitations for applications from eligible organisations and individual PVI of half-year intervals through newspaper, on SWD's homepage or by mail. The Jockey Club IT Scheme for People with Visual Impairment ended after the 30th batch of application in mid-2020. To continue our support for the PVI, the SWD now launches the IT Scheme for the People with Visual Impairment. The relevant eligibility, scope of subsidisation, level of subsidy, etc. remain unchanged.
Eligible organisations, educational institutes and individual persons with visual impairment may apply for “The 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 No.: 2834 7046
Detailed information and application forms can be downloaded here for reference.
The IT Scheme for PVI