I agree with those who argue that the government is not doing enough to support the disabled in Hong Kong.
Barrier-free facilities are inadequate and many disabled people do not enjoy the same opportunities in the workplace as able-bodied colleagues.
On the former point, I accept that barrier-free access can be difficult to implement throughout the city. There are still many older buildings that only have stairs, especially in areas like Kwun Tong and Sham Shui Po. In such places it is not possible to install lifts or escalators. But when they are demolished and replaced the new buildings must have these provisions.
The government should aim for Hong Kong to become a disabled-friendly city.
Also, there are not enough non-governmental organisations on hand to help the vulnerable members of our society. With more of these NGOs we could see real changes for the better and pressure could be brought to bear on the administration to introduce policies that help to curb discrimination against disabled citizens.
If some people in these NGOs also served as lawmakers they could have an even stronger influence on government policies.
