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Tuesday, August 29, 1972
WORKSHOP FOR THE BLIND BEING EXPANDED
The Hong Kong Society for the Blind is carrying out major renovations
to the To Kwa Wan Workshop for the Blind to improve the welfare and working
condition of the workers there.
For this purpose, the Legislative Council has approved a recommendation
from the Social Welfare Advisory Committee for a grant of almost $520,000 to
the Society from the Lotteries Fund.
The Workshop will be expanding its woodwork section on the ground floor.
Two new sections light industry and sewing - will come into operation, bringing
more employment and better pay for the blind workers.
The sewing section will be situated on the second floor with over 40
sewing machines. It will produce uniforms for junior government staff, towels
and white sleeves for the traffic police.
There are also the chalk and paper box sections on the second floor,
and the broom and brush section on the first floor.
A spokesman for the Workshop said: "It is hoped that our expansion
scheme will have the support of the Government. In fact, several government
departments have expressed their willingness to submit orders for our manufactured
goods."
Working conditions of the workers will also be improved. More fans will
be installed, the workers will be provided with individual lockers and there will
be better lighting for the partially blind workers.
The renovations have already begun and are expected to be completed by
mid-October.
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