Barrier Busters 2022

About Barrier Busters

“Barrier Busters” is the annual signature event for community education and fundraising of the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation (HKSR). We aim to promote the meaningful cause of building a caring and inclusive community through this very unique event in Hong Kong.

The event mobilises and engages corporates, schools, families and the general public to form teams of four for a city-orienteering programme to experience the daily challenges of people with disabilities in different districts in Hong Kong. The participants can experience for themselves how challenging daily life can be if they cannot see, hear or speak, or if they have limited or no use of their arms or legs.

The proceeds from this event will be used to support our rehabilitation service, thus helping people with disabilities and chronic illnesses to re-integrate into society and lead a dignified and fulfilling life.

Let’s get together on the event day to break physical, psychological and social barriers and create an inclusive society!

Event Details

Date:11 December 2022 (Sun)
Time: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Chater Road (Pedestrian Precinct), Central

Competition (AM):

Team competition with four members in one team

Participants have to download our designated mobile app and follow the instructions in the app to complete all the tasks within a limited time. Participants will receive corresponding scores after completing a task. The team with the highest scores will be the winner.

Some tasks will require participants to wear special devices to simulate various kinds of people with disabilities. (e.g. wheelchair users, the visually impaired etc.)

Carnival (PM):

Through different forms such as experiential activities, sharing and exhibition, the general public can know more about barrier-free community and participate with action.

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Registration

Category	Registration fee
Corporate Challenge Team	HK$5,000 per team
Public Challenge Team	HK$1,000 per team
Family Challenge Team	HK$600 per team
Student Challenge Team	HK$400 per team

Registration will start in Aug 2022.

Souvenirs

Each participant will receive the following souvenirs:

T-shirt

Finshier Medal

Drawstring Bag

More souvenirs to come… (please stay tuned)

Rules and Regulations

To register for the event, participants must be over 18 years of age. Participants who are under the age of 18 must be accompanied by parents/ guardians/ teachers.

All groups must register for the event online, and they must provide valid email address and mobile number during registration. All correspondences will be conducted via email.

All groups must settle payment of the registration fee upon registration. Registration fee is non-refundable.

Registration fee is not charity donation nor tax deductible.

Participation in the Event is voluntary and at the own risk of participants. Each participant agrees to absolve the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation from all liabilities arising from bodily injuries, accidents, death or other losses during or caused by the Event.

The final rundown and arrangements are subject to status of the pandemic and the respective infection control measures.
In case of any disputes, the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation reserves the right of final decision.

Highlights of Barrier Busters 2021

Photo Library

Video

Support Us

Apart from team participation, you could also support us by making donations for our work to aid people with disabilities and chronic illnesses and the elderly. Official receipt will be issued for donation of HKD100 or above for claiming tax deduction.

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Event sponsorship

HKSR aims to collaborate with corporates and organisations to fulfill corporate social responsibility and contribution to society. By sponsoring this meaningful event, corporates and organisations not only can increase employee engagement through forming teams to participate in the event, but also enhance corporate brand image.

We cordially invite you to sponsor “Barrier Busters 2022” and promote caring for people with disabilities, as well as enhancing the public’s understanding of an “inclusive society”. Click Here to view the sponsorship package.

Let’s join hands to make Hong Kong a more beautiful and inclusive place!

Please click here to download sponsorship form, and kindly return the completed form to HKSR by:
Fax: 2205 6166
E-mail: hksrcrd@rehabsociety.org,hk
Mail: 1/F, HKSR Lam Tin Complex, 7 Rehab Path, Lam Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Should you have any questions, please contact Communication and Resource Development Department at 2534 3352.

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Our Mascots

Handless
Dex
His hands are always in his pockets. He does everything without hands and he runs really fast.

Cannot walk
Zooomba
Getting around on her wheels, she loves exploring the world with her wheels. She has a good balance of life and work.

Cannot speak
Yolo
She doesn’t speak with her voice as she just loves using her pacifier. She likes observing and thinking more than talking. She believes action is better than talk.

Cannot see
Ringo
His fringe covers his eyes. He loves listening to The Beatles. His big ears help him see.

Cannot hear
Wavey
He always has his headphones on. He appreciates the sound of silence and is great at focusing on the task at hand.

Invisible diseases
Cloaky
He looks like every other person because his disease is invisible. He loves wearing a cloak, runs at full speed and has the courage to challenge new things.

WHAT IS “BARRIER FREE”?

There are two major aspects to a Barrier-Free society:
Physical: barrier-free access to facilities and transport, and an environment that accommodates people with special conditions, such as people with physical disabilities, elderly people and pregnant women.

Psychological: social acceptance and understanding of the rights of people with disabilities and treating them the same as everyone else.

Values related to a Barrier-Free society: Acceptance, Equality, Respect and Inclusiveness.