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Specialty Group in Assistive Technology
Year of Establishment

2018

Convener

Harvey SHUM

Membership

Core members are listed below:

  1. Simon WONG
  2. Dr. Serena NG
  3. Dr. Alice CHAN
  4. Dr. Marko CHAN
  5. Danny POON
  6. Jess TO
  7. WONG Shun Yiu
Terms of Reference
  1. *Promote Occupational Therapy*: Advocate for the integration of advanced and assistive technology within the occupational therapy profession and the general public.
  2. *Engage Stakeholders*: Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to enhance the promotion of advanced and assistive technology in rehabilitation.
  3. *Representation*: Represent the Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association (HKOTA) on matters related to the development and application of advanced and assistive technology.
Recent Projects
  1. Establish the Simple Guideline for Power/ Electric Wheelchair users in 2023
  2. Provide opinions to Transport Department regarding Electric Wheelchair Users on pedestrians
  3. Represent HKOTA to CREATe Asia
Specialty Group in Bowen Therapy
Year of Establishment

2012

Convener​

Selina WAN

Membership

Core members are listed below:

  1. Iorin CHAU
  2. Allison WONG
  3. Frederick AU
  4. Rosalia LEE
  5. Jennifer NGAN
  6. LEUNG Tung Lam
  7. Orinfa MA
  8. Jess TO
Terms of Reference
  1. To formulate the strategic direction of the application of Bowen Therapy in occupational therapy service in Hong Kong
  2. To serve as a platform for sharing of clinical application of Bowen Therapy
  3. To steer & implement training plans for Bowen Therapy with the International School of Bowen Therapy in Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association
  4. To carry out and provide advice on projects and researches on Bowen Therapy
  5. To promote the application of Bowen Therapy in Occupational Therapy
Recent Projects

  1. Organize regular training workshop on Bowen Therapy for HKOTA members

  2. A research paper on “The Effect of ISBT- Bowen Therapy in the Treatment of Myofascial Neck Pain- Randomized, Single-Blinded Clinical Trial “ conducted by OT Department of PWH was published in PubMed.

  3. A Talk on “Pain Management and the Era” was presented in Tung Wah College on 20 July 2024.

Specialty Group in Child & Adolescent Service
Year of Establishment

2008

Convener​

Magdalene POON

Membership

Core members are listed below:

  1. Sanne FONG
  2. Hellen YANG
  3. Anita FONG
  4. Minny TANG
  5. Phoebe CHAN
  6. Cherie TAM
  7. Lousia LAI
Terms of reference
  1. Facilitate development and delivery of quality service among the Occupational Therapists working in the child and adolescent field through sharing of practice and setting of standards
  2. Promote Occupational Therapists’ role in pediatric field
  3. Represent HKOTA to collaborate with other organizations in the child and adolescent field
  4. Represent HKOTA to provide opinions and advice in issues related to the child and adolescent field
Recent Projects
  1. Copying Speed Test Training Workshop
  2. Social Competence Training
  3. Publication of 做個社交有型人
  4. Publication & training on Copying Speed Test for Hong Kong Secondary Students ISBN
  5. Contribution to Child Health Policy by Paediatric Foundation
  6. Support the annual Hong Kong Healthy Children Competition since 2014
  7. Production of the Fine Motor Test for the School Aged (ISBN 978-988-14636-7-8)
Specialty Group in Cognitive Rehabilitation
Year of Establishment

2022

Convener​

William NG

Membership

Core members are listed below:

  1. Isabelle LO
  2. Steven CHENG
  3. Simon CHAN
  4. Vic WONG
  5. Vicky SUEN
  6. Hellen YANG
  7. Betty HUNG
  8. Alvina TAM
  9. Anna SO
  10. Eddie Li
Terms of Reference
  1. To serve as a platform among HKOTA members across different settings for sharing of Occupational Therapy service on cognitive assessment and rehabilitation
  2. To promote the role of Occupational Therapist in the field of cognitive rehabilitation
  3. To connect with professional bodies, local or overseas teaching institutions and organizations for local development in cognitive rehabilitation 
  4. To represent HKOTA to provide expert advice on issues related to cognitive rehabilitation
Recent Projects
  1. Presented “OT Intervention for movement disorders” in Multispecialty Medical Mega Conference 2024
Special Group in DementiAbility Methods™
Year of Establishment

2012

Convener​

Jessica CHAN and Cammy LEUNG

Membership

Core members are listed below:

  1. Daisy MA
  2. Thomas CHU
  3. Danny Chan
  4. Daphne LAW
  5. Doreen HO
  6. Eileen YEONG
  7. Dr Grace LEE
  8. Helen SZETO
  9. John LEE
  10. Nancy TANG
Terms of Reference
  1. To formulate the strategic direction of the application of DementiAbility Methods ™ in Hong Kong
  2. To serve as a platform between HKOTA, other organization and the public in Aging on operational matters relating to management of DementiAbility Methods™ 
  3. To promote DementiAbility Methods™ in hospitals, other organizations and the public
  4. To steer & implement training plans for DementiAbility Methods™ including: 
    1. Arrangement of specialist training, sharing and learning on DementiAbility Methods™ 
    2. Monitoring of the quality of training on DementiAbility Methods™
    3. To carry out and provide advice on projects and researches on DementiAbility Methods™
Advisor
  1. Dr Gail Elliot
Governance Structure

This group is under the Executive Subcommittee of Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association Ltd. Ms. Gail Elliot is the Professional Advisor to the group & prior advice from her is needed for making any change in the training material regarding the DementiAbility Methods™

Recent Projects
  1. Basic Training Workshop on Dementiability Methods
Specialty Group in Housing and Barrier Free Accessibility
Year of Establishment

2023

(Restructured by combining the Special Interest Group in Barrier Free Accessibility established in 2007 and Special Interest Group in Housing established in 2015)

Convener

Patrick SZE and Sanne FONG

Membership

Core members are listed below

  1. Patrick SZE
  2. Sanne FONG 
  3. Dr. Alice CHAN
  4. Nancy SHUM
  5. Fion Chan
  6. Wong Shun Yiu
  7. Jess TO
Terms of Reference
  1. Facilitate sharing of Occupational Therapy services related to Housing and Barrier-Free Access across various settings
  2. Advocate for the importance of Occupational Therapists in the field of Housing and Barrier-Free Access
  3. Establish connections with local and international professional bodies, teaching institutions, and organizations to support local development in Housing and Barrier-Free Access
  4. Represent HKOTA in offering expert advice on issues related to Housing and Barrier-Free Access
Recent Projects
  1. Organized the Elementary Course in Cognitive Impairment: First Step Towards a Mind-Friendly Home Environment in collaboration with the Housing Society Elderly Resources Centre (2 Nov 2024, Course Code: HKOTA-O-02-24-0026)
  2. Supported the Workshops on Co-creation of an Age-Friendly Living Environment for colleagues of the Urban Renewal Authority, organized by the Housing Society Elderly Resources Centre (13 and 20 Oct 2023)
  3. Conducted the Elderly-Friendly Environmental Series for colleagues of the Urban Renewal Authority on 19 Apr, 23 May, and 15 Jun 2023
  4. Revised Educational Materials on home modification
Specialty Group in Mental Health Services
Year of Establishment

2023

Convener

Dr. Eris HO

Membership

Core members are listed below:

  1. Dr Eddy CHENG
  2. Dr Emily SIN
  3. Dr C M TSUI
  4. Vera LAM
  5. Jacky Chan
  6. Karen YIP
  7. Tracy TSE
  8. Tong Huang
  9. Kason WONG
  10. JIM Man Lok
  11. Rebecca YIP
  12. Liz LEUNG
Terms of Reference
  1. To serve as a platform among HKOTA members across different settings for sharing of Occupational Therapy service on Mental Health and rehabilitation
  2. To promote the role of Occupational Therapist in field of Mental Health
  3. To connect with professional bodies, local or overseas teaching institutions and organizations for local development in Mental Health services
  4. To represent HKOTA to provide expert advice on issues related to Mental Health services
Recent Projects
  1. Case Manager Training Workshop 13, 20 Apr 2024 & 25.Apr 2024 & 8 Jun 2024
  2. Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Bill: Update and Implication to Practice 29 Jun2024
  3. Building Bridges: Occupational Therapy and Mental Health Support to Meet Diverse Rehabilitation Needs in the Community: Sharing on Community Support Service in Hong Kong 11 Sep2024
  4. Building Bridges: Occupational Therapy and Mental Health Support to Meet Diverse Rehabilitation Needs in the Community: Sharing on Community Support Service in Hong Kong 25 Sep 2024
Specialty Group in Respiratory Care
Year of Establishment

2009

Convener

William KO

Membership

Core members are listed below:

  1. SO Chi Tao
  2. Sammy CHEUNG
  3. Damian SIU
  4. Cherry LAU
Terms of Reference
  1. To serve as a platform for sharing of Occupational Therapy Service for patients under respiratory care
  2. To steer & implement training plans on Occupational Therapy Service for patients under respiratory care
  3. To promote the role of Occupational Therapists in respiratory care
  4. To connect with professional bodies and patient groups related to respiratory care
  5. To promote the quality of life of patients requiring supplementary oxygen in their daily life by advocating free access to public transport and facilities
Recent Projects
  1. Smart Health 3P Project collaborating with Hong Kong Polytechnic University 
  2. Survey on problems faced by oxygen users on use of public transport
  3. Press Conference on Oxygen users’ accessibility and equal opportunities on the use of public transport 
  4. Advocate for legislation change regarding accessibility of oxygen users to the public transport in HK
  5. Chinese translation on Living Well with COPD educational booklet
Specialty Group in School Based Occupational Therapy
Year of Establishment

2017

Convener

LUI Shan Shan, Celia CHOW & Cary TANG

Membership

Core members are listed below:

  1. Prof. Cecilia LI (PolyU)
  2. Marcus NG (TWC)
  3. Anita FONG (CAS)
  4. Jessie LI (Caritas)
  5. Minny TANG (Ebenezer)
  6. Yonnie NG (SAHK)
  7. Jamie CHAN (HHS)
  8. Eve ZHANG (Hong Chi)
  9. Teresa TAM (HKCS)
  10. Sanne FONG (HKOTA)
Terms of Reference
  1. To identify the roles and function of school-based OT
  2. To promote the practice of school-based OT in kindergarten, primary, secondary and tertiary education institutions
  3. To provide guidelines on assessment of students with SEN (PEO model) at preschool, primary, secondary and tertiary Education 
  4. To provide guidelines and suggestions for OT intervention with evidence
  5. To provide advice on professional report writing related to special examination arrangements (SEA) to schools and to external examination bodies
  6. To advocate setting up specialization of school-based rehabilitation
  7. To create mutual support among OTs working in kindergarten, primary, secondary and tertiary education institutions. 
Advisor
  1. Danny LO
  2. CHEUNG Kin Sun
Recent Projects
  1. Survey on service needs of school based OT in 2024
Specialty Group in Work Rehabilitation and Occupational Health
Year of Establishment

2009

Convener

Patrick SO

Membership

Core members are listed below:

  1. Stella CHENG
  2. Rosalia LEE
  3. Jonathan CHOW
  4. David CHIN
  5. Prof. Andy CHENG
  6. Ernest CHAN
  7. Karen WOO
Terms of Reference
  1. To serve as a platform for sharing of Occupational Therapy Service on work rehabilitation and occupational health
  2. To steer & implement training plans on Occupational Therapy Service on work rehabilitation and occupational health
  3. To promote the role of Occupational Therapists in work rehabilitation and occupational health
  4. To connect with professional bodies and organizations related to work rehabilitation and occupational health
  5. To represent the association to provide expert advice on issues related to work rehabilitation and occupational health
Recent Projects
  1. Give advices as a member of “OSHC – Occupational Health Advisory Committee” since 2015
  2.  Give advices as a member of advisory committee on “Labour Department – Pilot Rehabilitation Program for Employees injured at work” since 2022
  3. Online forum to prepare OT who have interest to offer services to patients from “Labour Department – Pilot Rehabilitation Program for Employees injured at work” (2022)
  4. Support OSHC theme based occupational health promotion program on the topic “Upper Limb Cumulative Trauma Disorders” by contributing article in Green Cross Magazine (2024)
Specialty Interest Group in Sensory Processing & Sensory Integration
Year of Establishment

2018

Convener

Minny TANG

Membership

Core members are listed below:

  1. Janette TAM
  2. Dr. Cynthia LAI
  3. Phoebe CHAN
  4. Carmen CHENG
Terms of Reference
  1. 1.Reinforce sharing among OTs who have special interest in this area
  2. Provide mentorship training for fresh OT graduates
  3. Strengthen evidence-based practice & research
  4. Reinforce public education & advocacy
Recent Projects
  1. Sensory Processing and Sensory Integration mentorship programme in 2019
Special Interest Group in Health Qigong cum National Traditional Sports Research
Year of Establishment

2007

Convener

Priscilla SIU & Gloria CHEUNG

Membership

Core members are listed below:

  1. Dr Damian SIU
  2. Ashley NG
  3. WONG Shun Yiu
  4. Stella CHAN
  5. Tong HUANG
  6. Hannah WAI
  7. Bacon NG
Terms of Reference
  1. To promote the health benefits of Health Qigong (HQG) to the public on behalf of Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association (HKOTA).
  2. To support other organizations, which shared the same beliefs of HKOTA in promotion of health benefits of Health Qigong.
  3. To serve as a platform for sharing of clinical application of Health Qigong among Occupational Therapists and other health care professionals.
  4. To steer and implement training plans for Health Qigong for Occupational Therapists, according to the curriculum drafted by the 國家體育總局－健身氣功管理中心
Recent Projects
  1. Health Qigong Forum (11 May 2023)
  2. Health Qigong Coach – Junior Level 健身氣功 初級教練培訓班 (Jul-Dec 2023)
  3. Advanced Health Qi-gong Yi Jin Jing Workshop (16 Nov 2024)
Special Interest Group in Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation
Year of Establishment

2018

Convener

Jonathan CHOW

Membership

Core members are listed below:

  1. Prof. Andy CHENG
  2. Calvin CHIU
  3. Leon TANG
  4. Chris CHU
Terms of Reference
  1. Develop a local standard of practice in Occupational Therapy driver assessment and rehabilitation
  2. Advance Occupational Therapy services in driver assessment and rehabilitation
  3. Promote the role of Occupational Therapists in driver assessment and rehabilitation
  4. Collaborate with stakeholders to further the development of driver assessment and rehabilitation in HK
  5. Advocate policy enhancement in driver assessment and rehabilitation to promote safe driving in HK
Recent Projects
  1. Academic activities: “OT Roles in Driving Assessment and Rehabilitation: A Singapore Perspective” and  post symposium workshop on “Driving Assessment and Rehabilitation”(Facilitator: Dr. Chan Mei Leng) – (12-13 January 2019) 
  2. Advocate policy enhancement: Letter to Ombudsman – Opinions on Appropriate Requirements for the Physical Fitness Certification of Driving Licence Applicants/Holders – (27 July 2021)
  3. Academic activities: 2022 world OT day sharing and discussion forum on role of OT in driver assessment – (28 Oct 2022)
Special Interest Group in Sexual Rehabilitation
Year of Establishment

2019

Convener

Dr. Jonathan WONG

Membership

Core members are listed below:

  1. Dr Marko CHAN
  2. Annie CHIN
  3. Eva KWAN
  4. Ashley NG
  5. Tony LAU
  6. Danny POON
  7. Sam SHIH
  8. Janette TAM
  9. Yuki YEUNG
Terms of Reference
  1. Consolidate the body of knowledge and local clinical experience to reflect occupational therapists’ unique contributions to sexual rehabilitation service
  2. Advise colleagues on professional training opportunities for delivering sexual rehabilitation
  3. Provide peer support for enhancing ethical and cost-effective practice
  4. Promote the specific roles of OTs in sexual rehabilitation among health care professionals
Recent Projects
  1. A 4-hours Online Evening Seminar on Sexual Rehabilitation for Occupational Therapists has been delivered to 57 participants in August 2022
  2. A cloud-based information sharing system has been established for SR SIG members’ reference. This database carries essential evidence-based literature and video recordings of the delivered seminar
  3. Three Sexual Rehabilitation Study Group meetings were conducted in 2024
Special Interest Group in Wellbeing Promotion
Year of Establishment

2021

Convener

Tony LEUNG

Membership

Core members are listed below:

  1. Dr. Serena NG
  2. Billy LAM
  3. Tracy TSE
  4. Jimmy WA
  5. Kay LAM
  6. Winkie FUNG 
  7. K S CHAN
Terms of Reference
  1. Design and develop a website for wellbeing concept promotion.
  2. Promote the awareness toward happiness and wellness via this website
  3. Facilitate the practice of activities promoting wellness in daily life
  4. Assist in enhancement of one’s mental health via ongoing engagement and reflection
  5. Report to HKOTA chairman and sub-committees
Recent Projects
  1. Develop trial run website Wellness 571
  2. Further revamp the website
  3. Conducted webinar training “Introduction on Wellness 571 Telehealth Program”  HKOTA-O-00-23-0053 (7 March 2024)
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