To better support the learning needs of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), the Library offers specialised SEN equipment for checkout and has designated two SEN Workstations, located in 1/F Zone B and Zone C, to accommodate diverse learning needs.
In addition, users with SEN can approach the Service Counter (1/F Zone A) for assistance in checking in and out of the Library materials, book searching, and retrieval. Library Orientation Tours can also be arranged.
SEN Equipment for Checkout (Ask at Service Counter (1/F Zone A))
| Hardware | Details |
|---|---|
| Compact 7 HD | The Compact 7 HD is a truly portable 7-inch widescreen electronic video magnifier. |
| OrCam MyEye | OrCam MyEye is a wearable, voice-activated visual impairment device that instantly reads text from any book & screen. |
| Scanmarker Air | Scanmarker Air is a portable device for scanning wirelessly via a Bluetooth connection to a computer, smartphone or tablet. |
SEN Workstations
SEN 1 (Located in Computer Room 2 (1/F Zone B) with overnight access)
SEN Workstation 2 (Located at 1/F Zone C)
| Software/ Hardware | Availability | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Reader: JAWS (Job Access with Speech) NVDA HK edition |
✅SEN 1 ✅SEN 2 |
JAWS can turn screen content to voice or braille and automatically do OCR for PDF files. NVDA is a screen-reading software that accommodates the needs of Chinese users. |
| Screen Magnifier/Reader: ZoomText | ✅SEN 1 ✅SEN 2 |
ZoomText Magnifier/Reader is a fully integrated magnification and reading program tailored for low-vision users. Magnifier/Reader enlarges and enhances everything on your computer screen, echoes your typing and essential program activity, and automatically reads documents, web pages, and emails. |
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Windows Built-in |
✅SEN 1 ✅SEN 2 |
There are several built-in features in Windows to support productivity, creativity, and ease of use for everyone, including areas such as vision, hearing, dexterity and screen reader, etc. |
| Input Method: BRITE |
✅SEN 1 ✅SEN 2 |
BRITE is a multi-functional Braille translation editing program which allows people to easily perform two-way instant translation between Braille and regular text. |
| Braille Display: Focus 40 Blue Braille display |
✅SEN 1 ❌SEN 2 |
The braille display is an electromechanical device for displaying braille characters, which can be used to read the contents of a computer. It works with screen reader software like JAWS or NVDA |
| Book Scanner: Fujitsu ScanSnap SV600 |
✅SEN 1 ❌SEN 2 |
The ScanSnap SV600 Contactless scanner provides a new perspective on document scanning. Easily scan newspapers, magazines, documents or books directly without cutting or damaging them. |
| Braile Embosser Printer: Index Braile Basic-D V5 | ✅SEN 1 ❌SEN 2 |
Basic-D is a compact and light braille embosser. The V5 includes WiFi/Bluetooth, USB Host (USB memory stick) connection, synthetic speech feedback, an optimised user interface and the BrailleApp web interface. |
| Height-adjustable Desk & Flexi monitor arm: Freemax E11desk |
✅SEN 1 ✅SEN 2 |
The electrically height-adjustable desk is designed to fit users with different levels of wheelchairs. The Flexi-monitor arm facilitates different positions for the computer monitor. |
| Polarising Light | ✅SEN 1 ✅SEN 2 |
Polarising Light reduces glare on surfaces, and the LED bulb is anti-flicker. |
Booking & Rules
Priority will always be given to our Library users with SEN. Please book the equipment through the Library Rooms/Facilities Booking System (ITSC VPN Connection required). Below are the booking rules for the SEN equipment:
| Eligible Users: | Staff and Student (Users with Special Educational Needs will always have priority to use the equipment) |
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