Inclusive Hong Kong (English Version)
For the past three decades, one thing has remained on top of Tam Sze-wai's priority list: focus on looking after her son, Kenny So, who has cerebral palsy. Today, her son is all grown up. He did well in school, graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and now works as a full-time social worker and part-time lyricist. Mrs So has devoted phenomenal amounts of time and effort to help her son blend into society. She believes that the least a mother should do is teach her children to distinguish between right and wrong, bring them up in a decent environment and with good morals, and tell them not to constantly worry about being taken advantage of. A mother should talk to her children about anything and everything, and they will be willing to pour their hearts out to her.
Michelle Leung’s son, Tony, has mild intellectual disability. Since he was young, Tony has shown an interest in music and drumming. In order to help her son develop his potentials, Michelle often accompanies him to drumming practice. When Tony plays the drums, she sings. Meanwhile, Michelle spends a lot of time reading with Tony to help him improve his expression skills. From a young age, Tony has enjoyed chatting about topics in newspapers and books with his mum. He is now the drummer of a band. Michelle hopes children like his son can grow up in a more inclusive society, where they have more recognition and opportunities.
Two mothers, who call themselves ordinary, have raised two extraordinary sons.
Mother's Day is approaching, they are here to tell us “All about My Mama”.
