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Drawing on personal experiences, historical context, and contemporary issues, Nanxi Liu explores Disability justice in Hong Kong. She highlights the challenges faced by Disability self-help organisations in balancing welfare systems and Disability rights advocacy.

Lo Keng Chi critically examines the discourse surrounding the anti-guide dog campaign in Hong Kong, particularly focusing on the epistemic invalidation experienced by visually impaired individuals amidst rising animal rights activism.

Cat H.-M. Fung explores the critical role of “care webs” and Crip spaces in ensuring access and dignity for d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing people in Hong Kong, a city characterised by phonocentrism and audism.

Lo Suet Po Kathleen explores the complexities of marginalisation through her experiences as a Disabled artist engaging with Hong Kong’s transgender community. The essay delves into the intersectionality of identity, mental health, and societal expectations.

Darren Tsz-Hin Fung describes his experiences of living with the chronic condition of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in the context of Hong Kong’s food culture. He analysed these experiences through the lens of misfitting in disability studies.

This timeline provides a record of events relating to Disability justice in Hong Kong, with a focus on historical events, the history of self-help organisations for people with Disabilities, Disability movements, major Disability-related incidents and tragedies.