The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation
Barrier Busters 2024 – Barrier-free City Explorer
“Barrier Busters” is an annual signature event of the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation (HKSR) that aims to promote community education on barrier-free and inclusion while raising funds to support our various rehabilitation services taking care of persons with disabilities, chronic illnesses and the elderly.
The event this year will be comprised of 2 parts — city-orienteering experiential teams and a full-day carnival with game booths, exhibitions and charity sales, intended to deliver the concept and importance of “Universal Designs” which are beneficial to the person with and without disabilities, with an ultimate goal of moving towards a caring, barrier-free and inclusive community.
Let’s join together on the event day to break physical, psychological and social barriers and co-create an inclusive with care, support and understanding society.
Event Details
Date: 15 December 2024 (Sunday)
Venue: Edinburgh Place, Central
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- 09:30 – 10:00 Kick-off Ceremony
- 10:00 – 13:00 “Barrier-free Explorer” City-orienteering Challenge
- 14:00 – 15:00 Prize Presentation Ceremony
- 10:00 – 17:00 Carnival with game booths and exhibition
Event Theme
Universal Design
“Universal Design” means the design of products, environments, programmes and services to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaption or specialised design.
Aims to bring to participants and the public an initial understanding of the difference between Universal Designs and Barrier-free Designs, demonstrating universal designs are applicable to products, tools, services, and even digital technology. Its adaptation would lead towards a barrier-free environment for person with or with disabilities. In the format of a city hunt, participants will be asked to complete different tasks along your own chosen route in different districts, while earning the highest scores to win.
Our Mascots
Accompanied by Captain Phoenix and six Barrier Busters, participants will explore the “Barrier-Free City” together!
Captain Phoenix
Symbolising rebirth, has assembled a team of disabled individuals in society as Phoenix Alliance, to join hands with persons with disabilities or chronic illnesses to overcome challenges and to live a fulfilling life
Yolo – He cannot speak
He is a person with speech impairment, but as long as clear visual displays and bus stopping indicators are available, he can also easily travel around.
Ringo – He cannot see
He is visually impaired, but if there are tactile guide paths, tactile signs, and audible signal, He can travel around freely.
Wavey – He cannot hear
Despite his hearing impairment, as long as clear visual displays are available, navigating through busy cities poses no difficulty for him.
Zooomba – He cannot walk
Even if he has lower body impairment, as long as there are ramps, elevators, and accessible transportation available, exploring the surroundings will never be a problem.
Dex – He is handless
He have upper limb motor impairment but able to walk satisfactorily. He can travel safely if there are stairs with appropriate riser heights.
Cloaky – He has a weakened physical condition
He is a chronic patient. Despite his weaker physical condition, he can lead a life similar to that of an able-bodied person if there are handicap-accessible elevators available.
Register for “Barrier-free City Explorer”
- Divided into 4 categories: “Public Team”, “Corporate Team”, “School Team” & “Parent-child Team”; each team with 2-4 participants
- Teams are required to plan their own route within the specified time limit and search for checkpoints located in different district(s). Complete the assigned tasks at the checkpoints to earn the scores.
- Game tasks are related to concepts Universal Design and Barrier-free Design
Participation Fee
| Category & Fee | Individual | Team / School Team / Parent-child Team | Corporate Team | ||
| 1 Person# | 2 Members | 3 Members | 4 Members | 2-4 Members | |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $400 |
| Early Bird (Until 18 Oct 2024) | $50 | $100 | $150 | $200 | $200 |
| Minimum Fundraising Amount* | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $3,200 |
* Donation of HK$100 and above is eligible for HK tax exemption.
# will be combined team with other individual participant
Terms
- Participants who are under the age of 18 must submit a parent or guardian consent form online before attending the briefing session.
- All groups must register for the event online, and must provide valid email address and mobile number during registration. All correspondences will be conducted via email or WhatsApp.
- All groups must settle payment of the registration fee upon registration. Registration fee is non-refundable.
- Registration fee is not charitable donation and this is not tax deductible.
- In case of any disputes, the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation reserves the right of final decision.
Awards
| Barrier Busters Charity Award | (Team with the highest cumulative donation) |
| Corporate Teams, Public Team,
School Team, Parent-child Team, HKSR Internal Team |
Each group includes: Champion, First runner-up and Second runner-up |
| Team Award | (Team with the highest cumulative game points) |
| Corporate Teams, Public Team,
School Team, Parent-child Team, HKSR Internal Team |
Each group includes: Champion, First runner-up and Second runner-up |
Become an “Online Barrier Buster”
Join us as “Online Barrier Busters” and set up your own “Barrier Busters Fundraising Page”. Share our event to your family and friends and call for support. This allows the public to understand the daily challenges faced by people with disabilities and chronic illnesses, thereby recognizing the importance of an accessible and inclusive community. Together, we can build a caring and inclusive society.
Donate Now
Apart from team participation, you could also support us by making donations for empowering the Future. Let’s join us in making a meaningful difference in our community.
Approved tax deductible donation receipt will be issued for one-off donation of HKD100 or above.
Sponsor Teams for students and minority groups to participate
Your donation can support them in learning and understanding the challenges faced by people with disabilities and the pressing need for creating a barrier-free environment with a concept of “Universal Designs”.
Sponsor our Educational Games / Exhibition Booth / Snack Bar
Booths will be operated by patient self-help organizations, intended to raise public awareness on inclusiveness. Snack bars also run by persons with disabilities on the day to serve the public with charity sales on food and drinks.
Join us in empowering the next generation and fostering a more equitable, accessible world. Every contribution, no matter the size, can make a lasting impact.
Corporate & Organization Support
Corporates and organizations are mostly welcome to join hands in enhancing the public’s understanding of inclusion while making Hong Kong a better place for everyone, with or without disabilities.
We therefore sincerely hope for your support via the following means:
- Be our Event Sponsor or Carnival Sponsor;
- Organize corporate team(s) to join the city-orienteering;
- Support us with a donation to sponsor students from low income families / minority groups forming teams to participate in the city-orienteering;
- Support us with other promotion channels of your network e.g. member newsletters, website, social platform etc.
Acknowledgement
Platinum Sponsor
Jade Sponsor
Booth Sponsor
Gift Sponsor
Supporting Organization
Enquiry
Communication & Resource Development Department
- Tel：2534 3352
- WhatsApp：6045 1275
- Email：barrierbusters@rehabsociety.org.hk