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The Social Welfare Department commended employees with disabilities for their excellent work performance, while employers were also praised for hiring disabled staff during an awards ceremony today.

Visually impaired worker Ng Chor-ming was awarded for his great work at the Hong Kong Society for the Blind where he is responsible for translating reading materials.

Mentally disabled waiter Eden Fung has been working at a local restaurant for about two years and was awarded for his outstanding work attitude. His bosses and customers heaped praise on his professionalism.

The department said it was encouraged to see employers supporting disabled workers and arranging appropriate working hours and positions for them.

It added that the disabled workers also benefit by acquiring vocational skills and integrating with society through vocational rehabilitation training, which enables them to join related industries and develop their potential.