Assistance to the Frail

Services for Persons with Disabilities

108.         Our rehabilitation policy seeks to assist persons with disabilities in developing their potential and to build a barrier-free environment with a view to enabling persons with disabilities to participate in full and enjoy equal opportunities both in their social life and personal growth. These objectives are consistent with the spirit and core values enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (the Convention). The Government has to take into full account the Convention provisions in formulating policies and implementing programmes. To enhance co-ordination among various policy bureaux and departments in implementing the Convention, we will review the Commissioner for Rehabilitation's duties, responsibilities and ranking, as well as the establishment and manpower of his or her team.

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