Kathleen is passionate in advancing equality for people with disabilities. From her experience, she observed many obstacles that people with disabilities face in the workplace. Many of them have a hard time recognizing their own values and identities, struggling to find a sense of belonging in the community; while others may be barred from quality education altogether, or forced to work in unpleasant environments. 

Kathleen believes that society should embrace diversity and provide more support to people with disabilities. Given her belief, Kathleen had worked for Dialogue in the Dark. She connected with corporations to redesign their workplaces and workflows, catering to people with disabilities. Also, she assisted in operating a vocational programme, helping people with disabilities receive work training and secure job opportunities. These experiences allow Kathleen to empathize with friends and other people with disabilities who are fighting hard for their rights, a better standard of living, and a better society overall. She is convinced that only when corporations understand ‘disability’ and see their disabled employees as sources of innovation and renewal, friendly inclusive workplaces that embrace diverse cultures can be created for every single employee. 

Apart from that, she has also connected with organizations such as Hong Kong Blind Union, New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong, and many more local disability-focused groups and professionals serving the disabled community. Besides, she has received audio description training from the Human Commons, an organization that advocates art accessibility.

From her work, Kathleen built close bonds with members of Hong Kong’s disability community, and received tremendous support from her companions who care for the people with disabilities. She foresees Hong Kong as an international pioneer in the field of disability justice, coming up with cutting edge solutions that will allow people with disabilities to live with dignity and be embraced fully by society.

Currently, Kathleen hopes to promote disability rights through photography, poetry and fiction writing. She joins a photography project called “Kindness is my pure instinct, nothing to do with mental illness”, speaking up for the marginalized communities and drawing public attention to relevant issues. 

Through Resolve’s Social Justice Fellowship Program, Kathleen hopes to gain knowledge that allows her to strengthen her advocacy work, as well as brainstorm ideas around inclusive employment and meaningful job design. In her leisure time, Kathleen reads, listens to music, and explores photography. She enjoys quality conversations with friends and taking up educational courses to gain new skills.