The Social Welfare Department is inviting employers of disabled staff to submit the seventh batch of applications for the Support Programme for Employees with Disabilities from tomorrow.
The department launched the programme in June 2013 to provide employers with a one-off subsidy of up to $20,000 for each disabled employee for the procurement of assistive devices or workplace modifications. A grant up to $40,000 may be considered for special cases.
The fund is to help the disabled discharge their duties in the workplace and to help enhance their work efficiency.
A wide range of assistive devices and workplace modifications will be considered, such as computer accessories or adaptive equipment, optical magnifying devices, hearing and assistive devices, braille products, and handrails.
The deadline for the seventh batch of applications is January 23. No application fee is required and each applicant can submit more than one application.
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