The Abilympics, often referred to as the ‘Olympics of Skills for Persons with Disabilities,’ is a significant event in the rehabilitation sector held once every four years. It celebrates the abilities and talents of people with disabilities while promoting their equal participation and inclusion in society.

The 11^th Hong Kong Abilympics will take place in May 2026 and will feature 24 international and local skills competitions. Winners of the international categories may be nominated to represent Hong Kong at the International Abilympics, scheduled for May 2027 in Helsinki, Finland.

This event is presented by the Hong Kong Joint Council for People with Disabilities and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, co-organised by the Labour Department, Social Welfare Department, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, VTC Shine Skills Centre, ADAHK, Rehabilitation Alliance Hong Kong, Hong Kong Federation of Handicapped Youth, and the China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee.

Application Deadline: 23 March 2026 (Monday)

ADAHK proudly presents its inaugural Charity Art Competition, a celebration of the rich heritage of Chinese culture through the power of the arts. This competition invites participants of all ages to unleash their creativity using painting or digital art. The winners will also have the opportunity to collaborate with artists with disabilities to create a large-scale artwork, and selected outstanding works will be proudly showcased in the exhibition.

For four decades, ADAHK has championed the development of inclusive arts without regular government subvention, relying on the generosity of the community to sustain its mission. Application fees from this competition will go towards nurturing young, talented artists with disabilities and supporting their professional growth.

The competition aims to provide an inclusive platform that deepens participants’ understanding of Chinese traditions while fostering appreciation for diversity and charity

Are you interested in discovering the cultures of different cities? Do you want to embark on an arts exchange journey with people from different cultural backgrounds? If you are looking for more opportunities for students and members of rehabilitation centres to engage in artistic creation and cultural exchange, you are warmly invited to enrol for ‘Artlink 2026.’

‘Artlink’ is an international art exchange programme where participants from Hong Kong, guided by a facilitator, share their culture and daily life through artistic creation with participants from other regions and countries. The art pieces and creative processes are shared via mail, video recordings, and social media platforms such as Facebook. Over the past 15 years, Hong Kong participants have engaged in exchanges with ‘art-linkers’ from the USA, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Macau, Canada, Shanghai, Germany, and Shenzhen. Through this programme, participants not only explore local culture but also learn to share, appreciate, and respect cultural differences through artistic exchange.

The ‘Living with Art – ArtWorks: The Path to Becoming an Artist’ Final Exhibition officially opened on 26 February at the Pao Galleries, Hong Kong Arts Centre. ADAHK is honoured to have invited Mr David Ng, Assistant Director of Rehabilitation and Medical Social Services at the Social Welfare Department, and Mr Peter Lau, Chairman of the Board of Governors at the Hong Kong Arts Centre, as officiating guests for the Opening Ceremony. Guests from various sectors gathered to witness the artistic growth and transformation of fifteen artists with disabilities.

The final exhibition, titled ‘Living with Art,’ opens today and continues until 8 March. It showcases a diverse array of media, including digital illustration, drama, ink art, painting, photography, and sand painting. Each of the fifteen sets of works tells a powerful story, offering a glimpse into the artists’ unique journeys and perspectives.

To celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Horse, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels hosted a Chinese New Year reception at the Art and History Museum in Brussels. The event welcomed over 260 guests from the diplomatic, business, and cultural sectors across Europe.

ADAHK artist Apple Tong was honoured to be invited to showcase her AI-generated animation works at the reception. Known for her distinctive artistic vision and rich imagination, Apple’s creations take on an even more unique and vivid form when combined with AI technology and transformed into animation. Her works left a strong impression on the guests and highlighted the creativity and artistic talent of Hong Kong artists with disabilities on the international stage.

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) brings together music enthusiasts each year through its fundraising concert, providing a platform for performers to showcase their musical talents. Earlier this February, ADAHK artist Yannis Lee was invited to take part in ‘The HK Phil Fundraising Concert 2026 – Your Stage Awaits’, performing alongside HK Phil’s professional musicians and presenting his original composition, ‘Fisherman’s Song’.

The performance was successfully and smoothly completed. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to The Swire Group Charitable Trust for their generous sponsorship and support for our artists.

Photo credit: The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra

ADAHK successfully held its artist gathering at Quarryside in early March. The event featured a photography workshop titled ‘Painting by God,’ led by ADAHK’s committee member and renowned artist, anothermountainman (Stanley Wong). He guided participating artists into nature, encouraging them to capture the scenery around them through their lenses and discover the beauty in everyday life.

ADAHK has always been dedicated to nurturing artists with disabilities. This gathering provided artists with inspiration through both exchange and hands-on experience, allowing them to spark new creativity at the intersection of art and nature. We will continue to curate diverse activities that support artists in exploring new possibilities across various artistic fields.

From January to February, 10 Accessible Guided Tours were conducted for the exhibition, ‘Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series – Approaching Perfection: The Intersection of Sports and Science’ at the Hong Kong Science Museum. These tours aimed to introduce participants with disabilities, including people with visual impairments, the Deaf or hard-of-hearing, and those with intellectual and physical disabilities, to the techniques used by athletes and to uncover the scientific principles behind their sports achievements.

The Accessible Guided Tours included tactile props alongside the exhibition’s interactive exhibits, allowing participants to learn about the scientific principles underlying sports through multiple senses. For instance, at the ‘Spin and Speed Pass’ station, participants had the opportunity to try a dive pass, which helped them experience the physics of a spinning rugby ball. At the ‘Spike Height Experience’ station, they explored the optimal spike heights for beach volleyball.

The six-session Accessible Guided Tours and workshops have successfully concluded. This series of activities invited various rehabilitation organisations and special schools to participate, allowing people with intellectual disabilities to gain a deep understanding of the past and present of Oi! through two main aspects: architecture and garden plants

Led by accessible tour guides, the participants explored the garden, discovering seasonal plants as if they were immersed in an oasis, experiencing the freshness of nature. Following the guided tour, a special workshop was held, during which participants had the opportunity to draw their most striking impressions or favourite parts of Oi!.

We will provide Arts Accessibility services for the art programmes below. You are most welcome to enjoy and participate.

‘IMPRINTS: A Curated Selection of HKDance Originals’ by Hong Kong Dance Company (Audio Description in Cantonese)

No Limits 2026: ‘Zer-Brech-Lich’ by Alessandro Schiattarella and Ensemble (Relaxed Performance, Accessible Captions in Chinese and English, Audio Description in Cantonese and House Programme in Audio Format; Guide Dogs are Welcome)

No Limits 2026: ‘Precarious Moves’ by Michael Turinsky (Accessible Captions in Chinese and English, Audio Description and Caption Reading in Cantonese, House Programme in Audio Format, Guide Dogs are Welcome)

No Limits 2026: ‘Harmonia’ by Unusual Symptoms/ Theatre Bremen/ Adrienn Hód (Accessible Captions in Chinese and English, Audio Description in Cantonese, House Programme in Audio Format, Guide Dogs are Welcome)

No Limits 2026: ‘Two Blind Women in the Snowy Tokugawa Nights - Sleeping Fires’ by Kuro Tanino (Accessible Captions in Chinese and English, Audio Description and Caption Reading in Cantonese, House Programme in Audio Format, Guide Dogs are Welcome)

ADAHK does not receive any regular government subvention. Our operation relies on support from individuals, corporations and foundations alike. With support like yours, people with disabilities can continue exploring the world through the arts and develop the artistic talent that enables them to shine much brighter than they can imagine.

Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong
Tel.: 2855 9548
Address: 4/F, Causeway Bay Community Centre, 7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong