To meet the learning needs of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), the Library has provided two sets of SEN equipment at the SEN Equipment Room which are located at the 1/F North of the Library. The equipment includes:
| Software/ Hardware | Details |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader: JAWS (Job Access with Speech) NVDA HK edition |
JAWS can turn screen content to voice or braille and automatically do OCR for pdf file. NVDA is a screen-reading software that accommodates the need of Chinese users. |
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Electronic Magnifier: |
The electronic magnifier can enlarge the text in the computer screen. |
| Chinese Input Method: BRITE |
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 |
The braille display is a portable machine that can turn the computer screen into braille. It works with screen reader software likes JAWS & NVDA. |
| Braille Note Taker: Braille Mini Writer |
This braille writer is a portable note taking device that can store braille into USB or miniSD card. |
| Desktop Video Magnifier CCTV: Merlin Elite HD/OCR 24" CCTV |
The desktop video magnifier CCTV helps to enlarge books/text for reading featuring HD and text-to-speech(OCR) that allows users to listen to the text. |
| Braille Embosser (printer): ViewPlus Max embosser |
Braille Embosser enables users to print braille on A4 papers. |
| Book Scanner: Plustek OpticBook A300 |
The Book Scanner is designed for scanning book for OCR and used with any text-to-speech software. |
| Height-adjustable Desk & Flexi monitor arm: Freemax E11desk |
Electric height-adjustable desk is designed to fit users with different levels of wheelchair. The Flexi-monitor arm facilitates the different position for the computer monitor. |
| 3M Polarizing Light | 3M Polarizing Light reduces glare on surfaces and the LED bulb is anti-flicker. |
- Public PC installed with NVDA (Non-Visual Desktop Access) and Windows built-in desktop screen magnification applications
- Braille Embosser Display
- Electrical height adjustable tables
Priority will be given to our library users with SEN. For details, please approach to the Circulation Counter for assistance. In addition, users with SEN can approach the Circulation Counter for assistance in checking in and out of the library materials, book searching and retrieval. Library tours can also be arranged.