To meet the learning needs of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), the Library provides SEN equipment at 1/F of the Library.
The Equipment
Software/ Hardware | Details |
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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. |
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 an electro-mechanical device for displaying braille characters which can be used to read the contents of a computer. It works with screen reader software likes JAWS or NVDA |
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. |
Booking & Rules
Priority will be given to our Library users with SEN. Please reserve the equipment through the Room Booking System (VPN is needed for off-campus access). Below are the booking rules of the SEN equipment:
Eligible Users: | Staff and Student (Users with Special Educational Needs will always have priority to use the equipment) |
Quota: | 2 sessions per day (maximum 3 hours per session) |
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In addition, users with SEN can approach the Service Counter for assistance in checking in and out of the library materials, book searching, and retrieval. Library tours can also be arranged.