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The new series will focus on different types of disabilities, including the blind, the physically handicapped and the spastics, portraying their individual stories in getting employment. The employment situation of the disabled will also be covered.
The SPD will also publish a series of articles on employment of the disabled on three consecutive Wednesdays starting from August 2 in the Easy Finder Magazine.
"Real-life cases will be used to exemplify the employment situation of the spastics, the renal patient and the hearing impaired," Mrs Chor said.
Interviews with relevant rehabilitation professionals such as doctors and physiotherapists will also be included to dispel readers' misconceptions of the disabled. A quiz game with attractive prizes will be organised alongside with the articles.
"We hope that through the television programmes and the magazine articles, the public can have a better understanding of the working abilities and employment needs of the disabled and eventually provide them with more employment opportunities," Mrs Chor said.
She also noted that the annual "Outstanding Disabled Employees Award" was inviting nominations until August 20.
Interested parties can contact Miss Cindy Yung of the Publicity and Promotion Unit of the SPD on 2852 4803 for nominations.
End/Saturday July 29, 1995
Sai Kung launches campaign against drug abuse
The Chairman of the Sai Kung District Fight Crime Committee (SKDFCC), Mrs Anita Chan, announced today (Saturday) that a series of anti-drug activities targeted at young people will be launched. The campaign will enhance public awareness on drug related crimes and combat the problem of increasing drug abuse in Sai Kung.
At a launching ceremony of the Anti-drug Football Match for the Youth 1995 at Tseung Kwan O, Sai Kung, Mrs Chan said there were 51 young drug abusers under the age of 21 in 1994, an increase of 15.9 per cent as compared with 1993.
With concern on the increase of drug abuse among the youth in the district, Mrs Chan called for more determined efforts in fighting against drug abuse and to focus attention on this issue.