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ALBE guide · draftTraining, employment and meaningful work
A practical Hong Kong guide to exploring strengths, building work skills, finding suitable support and sustaining meaningful employment for people with Down syndrome.
A full life includes choice, friendships, learning and meaningful work. Explore local support and start conversations about the goals that matter to you.
Your pace. Your priorities. Your journey.Guides for the life you’re living
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ALBE guide · draftDaily living, self-advocacy and future planning
A practical, person-centred guide for teenagers and adults with Down syndrome, families and supporters in Hong Kong. It covers travel, money, home routines, supported decision-making, rights, service navigation, housing and future care. This is educational information, not individual legal, financial or medical advice.
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ALBE guide · draftHealth, therapy and wellbeing across life
A person-centred guide to coordinating care, preparing useful health conversations and supporting wellbeing for people with Down syndrome from childhood through adulthood and ageing.
A few useful things to consider
- Ask the person to choose two work interests and one support that makes learning easier.
- Make a one-page strengths and preferences profile using real examples of tasks completed.
- Contact a local employment service or vocational rehabilitation provider and ask about eligibility, places, fees and waiting arrangements.
- Visit or try a work task, then record what helped, what was difficult and what should change.
- Agree a review date with the person, supervisor and support provider before a placement begins.
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Curated selection · draftFamily support, close to home
Explore family services, counselling and parent connections in Hong Kong.
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Curated selection · draftPathways to training & employment
Work skills, internships and supported employment opportunities in Hong Kong.
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External resourcePositive ageing & ongoing family support
A starting point for later-life wellbeing and stronger community connections.
Community connection
External resourceFamilies supporting families
Regional parent networks for shared experience and connection in Hong Kong.
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External resourceLifelong support in Singapore
Children’s and adult development, enrichment and family advocacy in Southeast Asia.
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External resourceReal voices, shared understanding
Discover lived-experience stories through HKDSA’s Human Library Hub.
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External resourceNDSS healthcare guidelines hub
A gateway to pediatric, adult and ageing-related Down syndrome healthcare guidance and clinician discussion topics.
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External resourceHong Kong Family Health Service: Down syndrome information
A Hong Kong government health page that explains its Hospital Authority information source and points families toward discussion with doctors, hospitals and community organisations; its detailed content is prenatal screening.
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External resourceNDSS Relationships & Sexuality
An accessible overview for families and supporters on body knowledge, meaningful relationships, consent, boundaries and abuse-prevention skills.
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External resourceNDSS Friendships & Social Relationships
Practical ideas for inclusion, friendships, activities, independence and transition planning.
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External resourceDown Syndrome Employment Support Scheme
Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association information on career planning, employment advice, workshops and follow-up pathways for people with Down syndrome aged 15 or above and caregivers.
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External resourceSelective Placement Division
Hong Kong Labour Department service page covering free employment support for job seekers with disabilities and recruitment support for employers.
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External resourceIntegrated Vocational Training Centre - Day
Hong Kong Social Welfare Department overview of structured vocational training, job attachment, job matching, supported employment and life-skills activities.
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External resourceHong Kong Rehabilitation Services
Official overview of Hong Kong rehabilitation-service categories and the Central Referral System.
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External resourceDistrict Support Centres for Persons with Disabilities
Official information on community living-skills training, referrals, case management, peer support and school-to-community transition support.
Learning resource
External resourceSupported Decision Making Program
A U.S. government explanation of person-centred supported decision-making and tailored support. Apply Hong Kong law and local professional advice separately.
Guide
External resourceAlzheimer’s Disease & Down Syndrome
NDSS overview of risk, baseline, possible signs, clinical evaluation and support planning. International educational guidance; not a diagnosis or Hong Kong clinical pathway.
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External resourceHKDSA services and contact
Hong Kong starting point for asking about Integrated Family Support Services, Integrated Vocational Rehabilitation Services and current contact routes.
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External resourceKeeping people with Down’s syndrome well before and during dementia
Down’s Syndrome Association (UK) page linking a free digital workbook and ageing resources for families and staff. International guidance; check local relevance.
Community connection
External resourceHKDSA SHARE Project regional parent networks
A Hong Kong parent-support route describing regional networks, counselling, parent training and consent-based contact with experienced parent ambassadors.
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External resourceHong Kong disability respite service information
Hong Kong Social Welfare Department information on day and residential respite, application routes and vacancy enquiries.
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External resourceNDSS local support overview
An international overview of the kinds of local Down syndrome organisation support that may include parents, siblings and grandparents.
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External resourceHong Kong official rehabilitation pathway
Government overview for identifying possible Hong Kong routes across assessment, education, training, employment and community rehabilitation.
Community connection
External resourceHong Kong Down Syndrome Association service units
Published Hong Kong contacts for family resources, training and employment-related enquiries.
Community connection
External resourcePhilippines association directory entry
A regional lead for family support and child programmes in the Philippines, with an explicit directory caution to verify details.
Community connection
External resourceDown Syndrome Association Malaysia
The official site describes PSDM as a national voluntary organisation and publishes Kuala Lumpur contact details and English/Bahasa Melayu site options.
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External resourceNUH paediatric genetics and metabolism service
Genetic evaluation, counselling, testing and longitudinal care at NUH.
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External resourceKKH Down Syndrome Clinic and local care guidance
Specialised KKH pathway from antenatal care through early adulthood.
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External resourceWhat SPED schools provide
Official explanation of customised curriculum, IEPs and transition planning in SPED schools.
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External resourceVocational and independent-living skills training
SG Enable training options for workplace, vocational and independent-living skills.
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External resourceEmployer support for inclusive hiring under the Open Door Programme
Employer-facing grants and job-support services for disability-inclusive hiring.
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External resourceMINDS pathways to supported and open employment
Vocational preparation, supported work and job placement for people with intellectual disability.
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External resourceDay Activity Centres for adult skills and daytime support
Daytime care, daily-living training and community-living skills for eligible adults.
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External resourceAdult Disability Homes and respite referral pathway
Official referral information for long-term residential care and short-term respite.
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External resourceMINDS future-care planning for families
Caregiver planning, referrals and personalised care plans for intellectual disability.
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External resourceSpecial Needs Trust and personalised care planning
A trustee-led trust and care-planning route for a dependant’s long-term care.
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External resourceLasting Power of Attorney information from the Office of the Public Guardian
Official explanation of appointing trusted donees for future decisions if capacity is lost.
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External resourceAssisted Deputyship Application Programme for eligible families
Guided deputyship application support through eligible SPED, DAC and sheltered-workshop settings.
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External resourceSingapore Government guide to wills and estate planning
Official basics on what a will can do and assets that require other arrangements.
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External resourceVerify disability status for Singapore support schemes
Official guidance on checking or establishing disability status for relevant MSF schemes and services.
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External resourceApply for a Persons with Disabilities public-transport concession card
Official card route for eligible Singapore residents seeking public-transport concessions.
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External resourceHome Caregiving Grant for eligible home-based care
AIC’s means-tested monthly support for eligible families caring at home for a person with disability.
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External resourceCaregivers Training Grant for approved care courses
AIC support that subsidises approved training courses for eligible caregivers.
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External resourceAssistive Technology Fund for assessed devices
Means-tested SG Enable support for eligible people needing assessed assistive technology.
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External resourceRead Singapore’s Enabling Masterplan 2030
MSF’s national disability-inclusion roadmap and links to its report and progress updates.
Community connection
External resourceWorld Down Syndrome Day and DSA(S) community events
DSA(S) event page for recurring Down syndrome awareness and community activities.
Community connection
External resourceYear-round sport with Special Olympics Singapore
Year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Community connection
External resourceDisability-led advocacy and inclusion with DPA
An independent cross-disability organisation led by and for persons with disabilities.
Community connection
External resourcePeer connection through the CaringSG caregiver network
Caregiver-led charity connecting and supporting special-needs caregivers in Singapore.
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External resourceFind inclusive-sport pathways through Singapore’s Disability Sports Master Plan
Official national framework and portal links for disability and inclusive-sport opportunities.
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External resourceJKM guide to OKU registration
Official steps and conditions for Malaysian disability registration, including Down syndrome under learning disability.
Community connection
External resourceKDSF parent peer support and education talks
Peer support, family activities and educational talks for families connected with KDSF centres.
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External resourceJKM Job Coach for open employment
Government job matching and workplace support for people with disabilities.
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External resourceJKM Bengkel Daya sheltered-work pathway
Sheltered work and skills development in Klang and Sungai Petani.
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External resourceFind a local PDK/PPDK community rehabilitation centre
A government directory for locating nearby community rehabilitation centres.
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External resourceTaman Sinar Harapan residential care and rehabilitation
JKM residential care, protection and rehabilitation for eligible learning-disability clients.
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External resourceDignity & Services supported living and work skills
Community-based daily-living practice and employment training for adults with learning disabilities.
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External resourceSiloam House community home and work support
A small-home model combining daily living, work placement and community participation.
Community connection
External resourceUnited Voice self-advocacy, transition and employment support
Member-based training, job coaching and self-advocacy for learning disabilities.
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External resourceMIND Down syndrome service directory
A Malaysian directory of organisations and services that include Down syndrome.
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External resourceAmanahRaya trust planning for a disabled beneficiary
Published trust-administration information for families planning asset protection.
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External resourceAmanahRaya will-writing service
Published will-writing, custody and estate-administration service information.
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External resourceJPA update on inclusive recruitment and management for persons with disabilities
Current JPA index entry replacing the former 1% public-service policy.
Support service
External resourceCheck JKM disability and caregiver monthly assistance
Official guide to JKM monthly schemes for eligible disability, care, employment and training situations.
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External resourceUse the JKM OKU facilities and concessions checklist
JKM booklet compiling published OKU supports and concessions, from services to transport and education.
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External resourceCheck LHDN tax relief for a disabled child and related expenses
LHDN’s published tax-relief table includes disabled-child and some related assessment and intervention items.
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External resourceFind disability policy, action-plan and service links
KPWKM portal linking disability policy and action-plan information with JKM services and support.
Community connection
External resourceConnect with state-level Down syndrome associations
PSDM directory of state and affiliate groups for local family connection and programme referrals.
Community connection
External resourcePlan a World Down Syndrome Day activity
Annual 21 March awareness-day information and tools that Malaysian groups can use for inclusive local activities.
Support service
External resourceUP Manila clinical genetics and genetic counselling
A public academic genetics service with counselling and postnatal chromosome-analysis capacity.
Community connection
External resourceSpecial Olympics Pilipinas community participation
Community sport and participation routes for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, families, coaches and volunteers.
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External resourceInclusive-employment rules and employer incentives under RA 10524
Official rules on equal opportunity, accommodation, positions and incentives.
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External resourceDOLE and PESO job matching for PWD jobseekers
Government employment facilitation, profiling and livelihood information for PWDs.
Learning resource
External resourceTESDA’s inclusive and accessible TVET approach
TESDA information on making technical-vocational training more inclusive.
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External resourceFind your local PDAO for disability information and coordination
Legal basis for local disability offices and their information role.
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External resourcePDAO and social-welfare coordination for adult support referrals
Official guidance on needs assessment, referrals and community integration.
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External resourceDSWD NCR vocational, daily-living and job-placement services
NCR non-residential rehabilitation, skills and employment support services.
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External resourceProject Inclusion Network jobseeker portal
Online jobseeker registration that includes intellectual disability as a category.
Support service
External resourceElsie Gaches Village residential safeguarding service
DSWD residential care for a specific safeguarding-focused client group.
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External resourceCourt rules on adult guardianship
Primary court rules on petitions to appoint a general guardian.
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External resourceCivil Code guide to wills and succession
Official primary law on wills and estate succession in the Philippines.
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External resourcePWD ID card application and PRPWD registration
Official PWD ID application, local issuing and registry guidance.
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External resourcePhilHealth PWD coverage and registry verification
Current PhilHealth guide to PWD coverage, registry matching and walk-in registration.
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External resourceRA 10754 PWD discounts, VAT treatment and education assistance
Official rules for published PWD concessions and qualified education support.
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External resourceDSWD crisis assistance for a person or family
Government crisis assistance for assessed medical, food, transport, education and other needs.
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External resourceMagna Carta for Persons with Disability: rights framework
Official legal framework for equal rights, participation and barrier removal.
Community connection
External resourceDSAPI Happy Walk community inclusion event
Association announcement for a family-focused Down syndrome inclusion walk.
Community connection
External resourceNational Down Syndrome Consciousness Month
Official annual February awareness observance under DSAPI’s auspices.