主持人:Andrew Work and Car Ha
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主持人:Andrew Work and Car Ha
On Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about accessibility for people with disabilities.
Speaking at the All@Hong Kong Symposium to Foster an Inclusive Smart City, Equal Opportunities Commission Chairperson Linda Lam urged different stakeholders to play their part in making infrastructure more inclusive, citing an increase in demand for barrier-free facilities amid an ageing population.
The conference comes as the EOC increases its efforts to promote universal design and remove remaining hurdles.
City planners have largely welcomed the body's suggestions, while pointing out that some of the territory's geological features cause constraints.
How does Hong Kong compare to the rest of the world?
After 9:45, we get key tips from a psychologist ahead of DSE results release day on Wednesday.
9:05am-9:45am: Hong Kong's accessibility to the disabled
9:05am-9:15am: Linda Lam, Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission
9:15am-9:45am: Barry Wilson, President of the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design
9:30am-9:45am: Koonie Chan, Executive Committee Member of the Hong Kong Seeing Eye Dog Services
9:45am-10:00am: Mental health ahead of HKDSE results
9:45am-10:00am: Dr Qurutulain Zaidi, Registered Clinical Psychologist, MindNLife Practice