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DS Centre

Address: Room 1303, 13/F, Tung Wah Mansion, 199-203 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Telephone: 3462 2305 Fax: 3694 0997

Bradbury Parents Resources Centre

Address: No.1, G/F., Wing A, Chun Tung House, Tung Tau Estate, Wong Tai Sin, Hong Kong

Telephone: 2718 7772 Fax: 2718 0811

DS Centre Activities

DS Centre 3rd Mini-Talent Show and gathering

Hong Kong Rehabilitation Programme Plan (RPP) Review

ESG Special Activities

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Advocacy and Policy Concern

Hong Kong Rehabilitation Programme Plan (RPP) Review

Regarding the “Rehabilitation Programme Plan” (RPP), we had collected the voices of our Associations’ members and

parents by a series of forums since last July, and now we have integrated our viewpoints on a paper to government

and presented it at Welfare Panel of Legislative Council (LegCo) on 8th January 2018. Our paper (Chinese version only)

is now posted on the website of LegCo （http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr17-18/chinese/panels/ws/agenda/ws20180108-

ag-app.htm#attend） and you are welcome to know more by reading it or joining us to discuss further. In coming year,

we will invite members of LegCo or government’s representatives to present again our viewpoints in order to persuade

them our stands as below:

1. Adopt “Down Syndrome” as one of the categories of disability;

2. Implement thoroughly the “UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities” (CRPD) to ensure the people

with disabilities can enjoy human rights and be equally treated in Hong Kong;

3. Establish an effective tool to assess and define the adaptive skills and physical functioning of ageing of people

with intellectual disabilities;

4. Review the renewal mechanism of Disability Allowance;

5. Medical services

5.1 Request for a regular health check

5.2 Introduce specialist clinic and health care voucher for people with intellectual disability

5.3 Waive or reduce fee of medical equipment

5.4 Simplify the procedure of authorizing doctors to do small scale medical surgery for people with intellectual

disability

5.5 Enhance education for the workers on knowledge of working with people with special needs

6. Early Education and Training

6.1 Provide Pre-school early intervention and therapies

6.2 Plan a path for people with intellectual disability to receive tertiary education

6.3 Review the curriculum of special education and provide a wide variety of chance for learning

6.4 Enhance the support for Integrated Education

7. Provide case management service for recipients of Special Needs Trusts

8. Review the Vocational Rehabilitation Services

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9. Residential services

9.1 Set up mixed-mode hostel for the “double-aged” (people with intellectual disability and their caregivers)

9.2 Increase numbers of places of subvented hostels and increase the service quality

10. Community Care and Support Services

10.1 Provide home-care support service

10.2 Establish day-care centre for ageing people with intellectual disability

10.3 Introduce allowance for hiring a domestic helper for the families with the “double-aged”

10.4 Increase the quotas of recipients of Carer Allowance

10.5 Introduce a case management mechanism for people with intellectual disability in the district

11. Concern more on the needs and the use of sports and recreation service for people with intellectual disability

12. Study the concept of “aided/supported decision making” for the people with intellectual disability to protect

their human rights

13. Concern more on the needs of development and growth of people with Down Syndrome and intellectual

disability

14. Provide subsidy for caregivers to build mutual support network

15. Review the policies and structures of local rehabilitation services

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Guinness World Record Breaking Event To build an integrated society and to discover the potential of people with Down Syndrome

through playing Djembe with public.

Content Training (will be divided into 3 groups)

Date 18 Mar 2018, 25 Mar 2018, 8 Apr 2018,

15 Apr 2018, 22 Apr 2018, 29 Apr 2018 (Sunday)

Time 3:00-5:00pm

Venue Room F, 3/F, High Win Factory Building, 47 Hoi Yuen

Road, Kwun Tong

Content Rehearsal (Must attend)

Date 13 May 2018 (Sunday)

Time 4:00-5:30pm

Venue Hall, 3/F, Caritas Social Centre (St Teresa's Settlement),

Prince Edward Road West, Prince Edward

Pick-up

point

(Please add in the box)

Wan Chai (Wan Chai Southorn Playground, Hennessy

Road near “The Family Planning Association of HK”)

Wong Tai Sin ( Shatin Pass Road, near Exit D2 of Wong

Tai Sin MTR Station)

Content Event Day

Date 27 May 2018 (Sunday)

Time 9:00am – 1:00pm

Venue Zone C, opposite to “Hong Kong Cultural Centre”

Target: ESG members and their parents

Places: 120

Fee: $50 per one person

Enrollment / Inquiries: <helen.wong@hk-dsa.org.hk> Ms. Helen Wong

<to.choi@hk-dsa.org.hk> Mr Choi Yiu To

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Mini-Panto 2018 Aladdin

Content Dance, Sing, and Rehearsal for 2nd June performance

Date April: 18 May: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Wednesdays, 6 sessions)

Time 5:00pm-6:30pm

Venue Dancing Studio of DS Centre

Target Members with DS

Places 10

Fee $240 Full Term

Enrollment / Inquiries

<jothy.kwan@hk-dsa.org.hk>Ms. Jothy Kwan

Remark Please arrive on time and kindly make sure you can attend all the training session.

ESG Special Activities Let’s play ‘Aladdin’

Content Enjoy the show, gather with friends

Date 2nd June 2018 (Sat)

Time 11:30am-3:00pm (TBC)

Venue Grappa's Cellar

Basement 1, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central

Target Members with DS and families and friends

Places 150

Fee TBC

Enrollment

/ Inquiries

<jothy.kwan@hk-dsa.org.hk>Ms. Jothy Kwan

Remark Once the enrollment method confirmed, more information will be sent

through email.

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Lunch Gathering

In 2017, we had ‘Morning Coffee’ and ‘Lunch Gathering’, we found parents love this kind of

gathering as they can share worries, happiness and useful information.

Come and get emotional support and information from other parents who have overcome

similar difficulties and challenges. Please feel free to share your experience and feelings to

us because we can understand your situation.

Content Having lunch together, sharing information, happiness and sadness

Date 21st April2018 (Saturday)

Time 11:30am – 2:00pm

Venue Café 8

Roof, Hong Kong Maritime Museum, Pier 8, Central

Target ESG parents who have a little baby or kid with DS

Places 12

Fee $20 per parent/caregiver

(Include volunteers catering fee only.)

Enrollment

/ Inquiries

<jothy.kwan@hk-dsa.org.hk>Ms. Jothy Kwan

Remark If your kids come with you, please tell us the ages of them and we will try

to arrange volunteers to take care and play with them.

You are welcome to order food and beverage at your own expense.

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A. Activity register process of DS Centre

For activity registration, please e-mail to dsc@hk-dsa.org.hk . We will draw lots to decide the application if

the registered members are more than the quota. The deadline of registration is on 11th March, 2018

(Sunday) 5:30pm. The draw’s result will be publicized at on DS Centre on 16th March, 2018 (Friday). We

will distribute the receipt during 23rd to 31st March, 2018. You can collect the receipt at reception desk

during that period.

B. The Centre will be temporarily closed for the following days

Ching Ming Festival 5th April, 2018 (Thursday)

Labour day 1st May, 2018 (Tuesday)

Buddha’s Birthday 22nd May, 2018 (Tuesday)

C. Notice – Adverse Weather Arrangement

Please be aware of the weather condition before joining our activity. DS Centre will apply the following

action if below Severe Weather warning announced by The Hong Kong Observatory during 3 hours before

the activity.

If Severe Weather Waring announced during activity, centre will keep participant safe before centre close.

Members should also consider the weather condition of living area before going to centre.

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Information

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Severe Weather warning Centre operate In-door activity Our-door activity

No.8, 9 and 10 Tropical Cyclone warning

signals/Black Rainstorm Signal

No. 3 Tropical Cyclone warning/

Red Rainstorm Signal No.1 Tropical Cyclone warning/

Amber Rainstorm Signal

Dear members and parents,

Kung Hei Fat Choi and wish you all the best in lunar new year.

In the year of dog, DS centre will continue to bring you various amazing activities. Our mini

talent show will be held on 8th April in DS centre this year and we hope to see you in the

show and share with us your talent. Another interesting program in April will be the Mini-

panto training, it is a great opportunity to let everyone know your talents, so please don’t

miss the chance!

An exciting news that I would like to share you here is, DS Centre will move to a new centre

located in Chai Wan with more spatial area, continuous provision of quality services and

more enjoyable activities. We look forward to meet you in the new Centre and please keep

supporting us!

Hin

Centre-in-Charge

DS Centre

= Centre close and activity cancel = Centre operate and activity keep

going

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DS Centre 3rd Mini-Talent Show and gathering

If you are treasure for a performance chance, and want to show it to your family and

friends. You should join the talent show to show us what you got and gathering with your

friends.

Content Mini talent show (For members who joined DS Centre art and dance

classes)(1:00PM-4:00PM), food gathering and lucky draw(4:00-6:00PM)

Date 28th April, 2018 (Saturday)

Time 1:00pm-6:00pm

Venue Dance Studio, DS Centre

Target All members and their family members

Places 70

Fee $30/person

Inquiries 3462 2307 Mr. Ho Hon Hin

Remarks Welcome to bring your food to share or donate us some foods, drinks and

gift. Please let us know if you want to make the donation.

- Special Activities OF DS Centre -

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DS.6/Spo/2018-01 Wing Chun (One of the Chinese Martial Art/Kung-Fu)

The course focuses on the basic of Wing Chun technique. “Siu Nim Tao” is the first and most

important in Wing Chun. Due to the emphasis on the center line, the straight punch is the most

common strike in Wing Chun. The course emphasizes body’s reaction especially. It can help you

strengthen your muscles and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Content : (1) Basic of Wing Chun technique (2)“Siu Nim Tao”

Date : 13th April – 22nd June 2018 (Fridays, 9 sessions except 27th April & 25th May)

Time : 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Venue : Dancing Studio, DS Centre

Target : HKDSA Members aged 10 or above

Places : 10

Fee : $630 full term

Instructor : Mr. WONG Ka Ming, Samson

Inquiries : 3694 0996 Ms. TAI Po Yi

Note : Please dress in sportswear

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DS.6/Spo/2018-02 Fun Indoor Games of Physical Skill

“Xbox One” Class is changed from the fictitious sport game into different types of indoor games. Not

only entertaining, but also enhances the vitality. It can help you remember things better, think

faster and be more organized to improve your life efficiency. Come and play the exciting and fun

games together!

Content : Play various games, such as, Aeroplane Chess, Soft Hockey etc.

Date : 13th April – 22nd June 2018 (Fridays, 9 sessions except 27th April & 25th May)

Time : 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Venue : Dancing Studio, DS Centre

Target : HKDSA Members aged 6 or above

Places : 10

Fee : HK$10 per session or HK$90 full term

Inquiries : 3694 0996 Ms. TAI Po Yi

Note : Please dress in sportswear

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Is it funny and challenging to learn more knowledge and learn some Cantonese phrases at the same time?

Integrative Learning (Class A)

Integrative Learning (Class B)

Content Teaching social studies, current affairs, simple general science

and social skills and so on

Date April: 14, 21

May: 5, 12, 19, 26 June: 23 ( 7 sessions)

Time 2:00pm-3:00pm 3:00-4:00pm

Venue Computer Room / Activity Room

Target

HKDSA Members aged 10 or above

(current students of ‘Integrative Learning' will also be given priority)

Places 3 3

Fee HK$40 for one session or HK$280 for full term Voluntary Instructor

Mrs. Shih, Sonja (Parent of HKDSA member)

Inquiries <jothy.kwan@hk-dsa.org.hk> Ms. Jothy Kwan

DS Centre Saturday Programs

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DS.14/Art/2018-01 Modern Jazz

Adding the elements of Modern Dance into Jazz, the course consists of the exuberant and fast-moving of

Jazz and floor movements of Modern Dance. It emphasizes a whole-body approach including flexibility,

sliding, body’s reaction and body awareness to allow freedom of expression.

Content : (1) Element of Modern Dance (2) Basic of Jazz Dance

Date : 14th April – 23rd June 2018 (Saturdays, 10 sessions except 28th April)

Time : 10:00am - 11:00am

Venue : Dancing Studio, DS Centre

Target : HKDSA Members aged 6 or above

Places : 10

Fee : HK$80 per session or HK$800 full term

Instructor : Miss MA Man Huen, Christy Poinsettia

Inquiries : 3694 0996 Ms. TAI Po Yi

Note : Please dress in suitable wear

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Chinese Brush Painting

Chinese brush is mixed with pigment of brush painting, you can make creative work of painting art. It also

helps to develop your peaceful and meditative mind to release the pressure from our stressful city life.

Code DS.14/Art/2018-02 DS.14/Art/2018-03

Class Chinese Brush Painting A Chinese Brush Painting B

Content A mixture of Chinese brush and pigment of brush painting

Date : 14th April – 23rd June 2018 (Saturdays, 10 sessions except 28th April)

Time : 1:00pm - 2:00pm : 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Venue : Activity Room, DS Centre

Target : HKDSA Members aged 10 or above

Places : 6 : 6

Fee : HK$80 per session or HK$800 full term : HK$80 per session or HK$800 full term

Instructor : Miss LAU Ho Yan, Cindy

Inquiries : 3694 0996 Ms. TAI Po Yi

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DS.6/Spo/2018-03 Physical Fitness and Stretching Exercise Class

Having physical fitness training and stretching exercises with simple equipment under the instruction of

the coach. It can help strengthen your muscles and gross motor skill. It can also improve your

coordination and flexibility of the body at the same time.

Content : (1) Physical Fitness (2) Stretching Exercise

Date : 14th April – 23rd June 2018 (Saturdays, 10 sessions except 28th April)

Time : 11:45am - 12:45pm

Venue : Dancing Studio, DS Centre

Target : HKDSA Members aged 10 or above

Places : 10

Fee : HK$80 per session or HK$800 full term

Instructor : Mr.KAM Chi Ho (He obtained the certifications in Physical Fitness Foundation,

Resistance

Training Instructor, Fitball & Elastic Band Practitioner and Integrated Sports Massage

Practitioner issued by the Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China)

Inquiries : 3694 0996 Ms. TAI Po Yi

Note : Please dress in sportswear

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DS.9/Int/2018-01 Juggling Class

Juggling, juggling and juggling. Let’s learn Plate Spinning, Chinese Yoyo and juggling three balls, etc.

Juggling can improve coordination and concentration. Let’s be a smart Downs Juggler!

Content : Learning easy juggling skills

Date : 14th April – 23rd June 2018 (Saturdays, 10 sessions except 28th April)

Time : 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Venue : Dancing Studio, DS Centre

Target : HKDSA Members aged 7 or above

Places : 8

Fee : HK$100 per session or HK$1000 full term

Instructor : Mr So (Tutor from A To Z Magic Company)

Inquiries : 3694 0996 Ms. TAI Po Yi

Note : Please dress in sportswear

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ISLAND DANCE

DS.15/Live/2018-02 Simple Knot

How to tie the shoelaces? How to cord various parcels? How to wrap up the gift with ribbon? You can give

someone the beautiful gift. It can help you improve your hand-eye co-ordination and flexibility of your

fingers at the same time. That is very practical for your daily life. Come to weave a variety of knots.

Content : Learning easy and different knots

Date : 14th April – 23rd June 2018 (Saturdays, 8 sessions except 28th April, 5th May

& 12th May)

Time : 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Venue : Activity or Meeting Room, DS Centre

Target : HKDSA Members aged 10 or above

Places : 6

Fee : HK$20 per session or HK$160 full term

Instructor & Inquiries : 3694 0996 Ms. TAI Po Yi

Island Dance taught by the English native tutor, it is easy to learn and you may have

opportunities to perform. Let’s get everybody dancing!!!

Content Learning Disco and Modern Jazz

Date 14th April – 23rd June, 2018 (Saturdays, 10 sessions)

*Expect 17th February

Time 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Venue Dancing Studio, DS Centre

Target HKDSA Members aged 7 above

Places 20

Fee $130 per session or $1300 full term

Instructor Ms Nimi (Tutor from Island Dance Limited)

Inquiries 3694 0996 Ms. Ho Hon Hin

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Time Class Target Fees

(per quarter)

Fees

(per session)

10:00am - 11:00am Modern Jazz

Tutor: Christy Ma Aged 6 or above

$800

(10 Sessions) $80

11:45am - 12:45pm

Physical Fitness and

Stretching Exercise Class

Tutor: Mr. Kim Chi Ho

Aged 10 or above $800

(10 Sessions) $80

1:00pm - 2:00pm Island Dance Tutor: Ms Nimi

Aged 7 or above $1300

(10 Sessions) $130

1:00pm - 2:00pm Chinese Brush Painting A

Tutor: Cindy Lau Aged 10 or above

$800

(10 Sessions) $80

2:00pm - 3:00pm Chinese Brush Painting B

Tutor: Cindy Lau Aged 10 or above

$800

(10 Sessions) $80

2:00pm - 3:00pm Juggling Class

Tutor: Mr So Aged 7 or above

$1000

(10 Sessions) $100

2:00pm - 3:00pm Integrative Learning

(Class A) Tutor: Mrs. Shih, Sonja

Aged 10 or above $400

(10 Sessions) $40

3:00pm - 4:00pm Integrative Learning

(Class B) Tutor: Mrs. Shih, Sonja

Aged 18 or above $400

(10 Sessions) $40

3:00pm - 4:00pm African Drum

Tutor: Tommy Hung Aged 10 or above

$1200

(10 Sessions) $120

3:00pm - 4:00pm Simple Knot Aged 10 or above $160

(8 sessions) $20

*Period: 14th April – 23th June, 2018 (Saturdays, 10 sessions)

*Except: 28th April, 2018

*English is the main language in classes.

*Teachers and Volunteers will assist to English speaking members in other classes.

Schedule of Saturday

Programs