Inclusive Environments

Question 1

What are the major anti-discrimination ordinances in Hong Kong?

Answer 1

• Sex Discrimination Ordinance (Cap. 480)
• Disability Discrimination Ordinance (Cap. 487)
• Family Status Discrimination Ordinance (Cap. 527)
• Race Discrimination Ordinance (Cap. 602)

Question 2

What is Reasonable Adjustment / Accommodation?

Answer 2

This is when the employer is to consider making adjustments to a persons work environment to help support their needs (such as access requirements etc.)

An Employer can discriminate against the person if the adjustment will impose unjustifiable hardship on the employer.

Question 3

What does an inclusive space mean to you?

Answer 3

A space which provides dignified use to all users, that doesn’t discriminate against age, sexual orientation, gender or religious beliefs.

Question 4

What is used in Hong Kong to design Inclusive Environments?

Answer 4

Barrier Free Access (BFA) 2008,
Disability Discrimination Ordinance CAP 487
Equal Opportunities Commission adopted in Hong Kong.