J. Except. People 2012, 1(2):19-29

"I'm not a Rice Pot": Disability, society and inclusion in Hong Kong

Chris Forlin, Brenda Peters, Darren Chan, Edmond Lau
Department of Special Education and Counselling, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong, China

This paper reports Darren's story told from the perspective of a person who, due to a serious accident as a young adult, became a quadriplegic. Darren experienced debilitating consequences as a result, which led to many challenges for him in both social and work activities. His limited mobility directly affected his job prospects and personal life. By sharing his life experiences and the personal difficulties he faced, Darren's story highlights the difficulties of young people who are physically disabled in Hong Kong. It is a story of hope and encouragement, although it began with one of frustration, depression, and boredom.

Keywords: People with disabilities, having a disability in Hong Kong, rice pot
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This article was supported by grant CZ.1.07/2.3.00/30.0004.

Published: December 11, 2012  Show citation

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