On 24 September 2022, we held a Social Hearing Session to provide members with a platform to actively engage, share opinions, discuss, and suggest viable recommendations for policies.
The event was hosted by General Secretary William Chan Hei Lung, who first explained to the members the purpose and features of the community listening session. He highlighted that the core elements of the session involve all opinions and sharing coming from the community. It is essential to be inclusive, respectful, and attentive to others, even when holding differing views, to facilitate constructive discussions that drive positive policy impacts and improvements.
The spirit of community listening emphasises:
- Appreciating differences
- Respecting diversit
- Working together for mutual benefit
Members engaged in discussions on various topics such as:
- Planning and allocation of medical resources
- Management and support for public housing
- Employment support and services for persons with disabilities
- Signage and guidance for major community facilities
- Awareness and understanding of officials towards persons with disabilities
- Accessibility standards and regulations lagging behind societal needs
- Traditional Chinese medicine support and services for persons with disabilities
The community listening session was conducted in a hybrid format – both in-person and online. While the number of participating members was not large, there were extensive discussions, and we gained valuable insights into members’ viewpoints on different issues.
We plan to continue organising similar activities in the future to encourage member participation. If you missed this event, there will be plenty of opportunities ahead.
