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Silence
Formation2008
TypeNon-governmental organisation
HeadquartersShek Kip Mei, Kowloon
LeaderWilliam Tang
Websitewww.silence.org.hk

Silence (Chinese: 龍耳) is a Hong Kong charity, with a focus on Deaf people who use Hong Kong Sign Language and their family and friends,[1] and is also a member of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service.

Objectives

  • Promote and popularise sign language
  • Career and Job Placement Assistance
  • Social Advocacy[2]
  • Develop Life Education

Chairman

  • Polly Lam (2008-2010)
  • Mandy Tang (2010-2012)[3]
  • Amy Bou (2012-2013)
  • William Tang (2013–present)

Committee member

  • Siu Yat-chan[4]

References

  1. ^ "rthk.hk 香港電台網站: The Pulse:Direction for the Disabled; Silence Association for the Hearing Impaired; Hong Kong Women Workers' Association; Hong Kong Toys and International Santas". rthk.hk.
  2. ^ "rthk.hk 香港電台網站: Deaf rights group wants EOC to act forcefully". rthk.hk.
  3. ^ "Passion overcomes disability". South China Morning Post.
  4. ^ "Deaf group attacks fax-booking scheme". South China Morning Post.

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