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NCO:
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WPCO Cases 32-33
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Cases 34-35
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Cases 36-49
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End/Tuesday, January 17, 1995
Training and employment of disabled under review
The Director of Social Welfare, Mr lan Strachan, has set up a working party last year to conduct a comprehensive review of training and employment for people with a disability.
This was stated by Mr Strachan when he officiated at the opening ceremony of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Mok Law Sui Wah Memorial Sheltered Workshop in Aberdeen today (Tuesday).
"Shortly, an interim report will be compiled. We want to enhance the employment opportunities of disabled persons.
"In particular, 1 wish to see some of the more capable sheltered workers move on to more independent work settings in supported and open employment.
"This will raise their work status as well as their income, which in turn brings them nearer the goal of integration and equal opportunities," Mr Strachan said.
Mr Strachan said the aim of rehabilitation was to assist disabled persons to integrate into society and to enable them to have equal opportunities in life as ordinary citizens as far as possible.
"One significant means to achieve this aim is to enhance independence through various modes of employment services. Sheltered work is one of these services," he said.