Accessibility Services Program-Home Repair Service

At the age of 59, Mei Kuen, who suffers from mild intellectual disability, raises her two sons, who are also physically and mentally challenged, on her own. Her second son, Shun, who has severe autism, has been referred to the Eden Arbor Center to receive personal care services for his physical disability due to his disorganized behavior. With no earning income, the mother and her three children rely only on government subsidies. The environment of the old house where they live is even more alarming. The roof is badly damaged, the furniture is moldy and dented due to prolonged rainfall, and the interior of the house is dark and humid due to the lack of sunlight and the seriousness of the water damage. In addition, the mother and her children do not have enough cognitive and self-care functions, their rooms are full of garbage and miscellaneous objects, which has already affected their quality of life severely.

After a visit by a social worker, she realized that Mei Kuen's home was in poor condition, so she applied for repair services for her. After more than half a month of renovation, the roof repair and electrical works was complete, including the installation of lamps, sockets, and wiring, as well as the replacement of a broken toilet that had been worn out for many years. Then, after receiving Eden's service, Mei Kuen's emotional response became stable and her living environment was improved. This not only relieved her stress, but also provided the family with a home that could shelter them from the wind and rain!

Eden hopes that everyone can become a home guardian and speak out for the human rights of living and the physiological needs of a safe home. We invite you to support the Accessibility Services Program and work with us to create a safe living environment!