The Central Fund for Personal Computers

Introduction

To assist persons with disabilities in acquiring the required computer facilities for self-employment at home or receiving supported employment service at home with guidance and follow-up services to be provided by the nominating rehabilitation service organisations or the Selective Placement Division of Labour Department (LD).

Eligibility

1. be users of rehabilitation services of and nominated by rehabilitation service organisations or the Selective Placement Division of LD;
2. have difficulties in engaging in open employment;
3. provide a viable business plan which has to use computer facilities;
4. have financial difficulty in acquiring the required computer facilities;
5. be capable of using computers to carry out the business plan; and
6. have the consent of the nominating rehabilitation service organisations or LD to provide guidance and follow-up services after applicants' acquisition of the computer facilities.

Application Procedures

• The application period for this round of applications has ended.  It is expected that the next round of applications will be invited between September and October 2024;
• Please note that Social Welfare Department will send out invitations for applications to eligible individuals at half-year intervals through newspaper or on SWD's homepage;
• Apply through the rehabilitation service organisations or LD.

Enquiry

Please contact the Marketing Consultancy Office (Rehabilitation).