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Find out the user-friendly technology for the blind and those with low vision to access the information on the Internet, in computers, audio books, printed materials, etc.

http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/communication/visuallyimp/tech.htm

Check out the computer facilities and resources for the visually impaired available at public libraries and non-governmental organisations.

http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/communication/visuallyimp/facilities.htm

The Scheme is to subsidise people with visual impairment who require Information Technology (IT) for studies or employment but have genuine financial difficulty in the purchase of the high-performance assistive IT equipment. Find out the eligibility, application procedures and supported items here.

http://www.swd.gov.hk/en/index/site_pubsvc/page_rehab/sub_listofserv/id_jcitspvi/

The Centre set up by the Hong Kong Society for the Blind runs both physical library as well as online digital library for the visually impaired. From this website, users can download daily English and Chinese local newspapers in text or Braille version. Know more about the facilities and services provided by the Centre here.

http://www.hksb.com.hk/english/index.htm

This website provides the visually impaired with practical information needed in their daily lives. Tips of using information technology, textual maps, audio magazines as well as complimentary items in shops and restaurants are available.

http://netshare.hk

This website gives an overview of the rehabilitation services which aim to assist people with disabilities to develop their physical, mental and social capabilities and to promote their integration into the community.

http://cyberable.swd.gov.hk/eng/index.html

The Union is organised and managed by visually impaired people. It provides job advice and training, counselling and computer facilities, etc. for the visually impaired. Click here for more information.

http://www.hkbu.org.hk

The Society provides rehabilitation, career support and development service, computer and entertainment facilities for the blind and visually impaired. It runs physical and digital libraries and produces Braille and talking books. Check out here for more information.

http://www.hksb.org.hk/en

These guidelines issued by the Home Affairs Bureau list out the Government’s strategies in ensuring accessibility of website content to users.

http://www.gov.hk/en/about/accessibility/docs/disseminationguidelines.pdf

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