Multi-Potential Campus

Multi-Potential Campus:

Integrated environment for people with different abilities

Introduction

To create a caring and integrated campus for people with different abilities, The Education University of Hong Kong organizes different activities such as workshops and trainings to staff and students. Respectful and inclusive environment is conducive to the development of different potentials among people with and without special educational needs (SEN).

e-Certificate Course on Inclusive Campus and Special Educational Needs

The online course enhances awareness on equal opportunities and SEN among staff and students. It contains 3 modules with animations and videos, and takes about one hour for completion. Based on your schedule and needs, you can choose the specific module or topic for learning. An e-certificate will be issued after completing all 3 modules and passing 3 tests (passing mark: 80) within 6 months.

[e-Certificate Course] Inclusive Campus and Special Educational Needs

• Course User Guide and FAQs
• Other resources

Walking with Students                

Following its guiding principles on equal opportunities and with the concerted efforts of all departments and offices, EdUHK is committed to providing care and support to students with SEN to enhance their participation in academic activities and campus life. To strengthen the inclusive atmosphere on campus, SAO organizes various activities, including the E² CARE Ambassador Scheme, game booths, sharings by people with different disabilities/SEN, and experiential activities.

• SEN Support Services (Student Affairs Office)
• [e-Certificate Course] Inclusive Campus and Special Educational Needs (Module 3: Walking with Students with Special Educational Needs)

Staff/ Student Training                                                                   

Other Information

• Integrated Education and Special Education Information Online
• Community resources for students with special educational needs

Career Services

EdUHK

• Career Development Section (Student Affairs Office)  

Others

• Jockey Club Collaborative Project for Inclusive Employment
• CareER
• SENsational Foundation
• Lutheran Supported Employment and Training Scheme
• Selective Placement Division, Labour Department
• Support Programme for Employees with Disabilities

Other Caring and Inclusive Initiatives

• Inclusive Workplace

EdUHK supports employment of people with disabilities. From our experience, people with disabilities are competent in discharging various duties and have good working attitude. It is definitely a win-win situation, for both employers and employees. If your office would like to show support, please contact the relevant HRO account manager.

• Practical Guide to Employing People with Disabilities  (Labour Department)
• “Talent-Wise Employment Charter and Inclusive Organisations Recognition Scheme” Friendly Employment Award

• Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme 

• Accessible campus

Accessibility tools

Speech-to-Text

• Zoom Live Transcription
  • YouTube video for reference (closed captions option available)
  • Please update the Zoom version if such function is not found in your Zoom.

• Microsoft Team Live Transcription
• Live transcription using Google Doc “Voice Typing”
  • VB-CABLE Virtual Audio Device – to redirect the output audio to the audio input.
  • Using Google Doc “Voice Typing”.
  • Using Microsoft Word web app “Dictate”
• Android
  For the Android, you may find the app named as “Live Transcribe” for the translation.
• Apple system
  For the Apple system, you may go to “Setting” and choose “Accessibility”. After that, you may find the tools for people with hearing impaired. For the speak to text function, you may switch on the Hearing --> “Subtitles and Captioning”
• Speechnotes (recommended by the Hong Kong Society for the Deaf in Chinese)
  • It provides live transcription in Cantonese, English and other languages:

• Android version
• Web version
• For Cantonese setting, it also transcribes simple English words.
• YouTube video for reference (closed captions option available)

Text-to-Speech

• Immersion Reader: Microsoft learning tools (with language, voice settings, text preferences, grammar options and reading preferences)
• Text to Speech Reader (with language and speed options)

Ear Connect (Hong Kong sign language, Chinese version only)

Ear Connect aims to assist in communication among people with and without severe hearing impairment, enhance public interest in sign language, and assist sign language learning.

• Use Ear Connect online
  • Interactive platform for diary scenarios (e.g., school, catering, transportation)
  • My sign language assistant (Sign language translation of no more than 20 words)

Protection

Equal Opportunities Policy

The University is committed to equal opportunities in academic pursuit and employment, and to eliminating discrimination or harassment against staff, students, and other persons who have dealings with the University.  Everyone, irrespective of their gender, pregnancy, breastfeeding, marital / family status, disability, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, political / other opinion, national / social origin, etc. has the right to be respected and be treated fairly.  The University has zero tolerance for discrimination and harassment, and may refer the case to law enforcement agency (such as the police) where appropriate.  Any staff member or student who is found to have contravened the Equal Opportunities Policy is liable to disciplinary action (including dismissal for staff and expulsion for students).

Webpage:  Equal Opportunities Policy (hereinafter referred to as the Policy)

                    Equal Opportunities Campus (For EdUHK staff and students only)

Equal Opportunities and Disability Access Officer

E-mail:  eodao@eduhk.hk

Phone: (+852) 2948 6012

Disability Discrimination Ordinance

To ensure integrated campus, the Policy adopts the definitions of unlawful acts under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, including direct disability discrimination, indirect disability discrimination, disability harassment, disability vilification and discrimination by way of victimization.

• Appendix I of the Policy - Definitions and Examples of Discriminatory Acts (Item: 4a-6b, 12a-b)
• [e-Certificate Course] Inclusive Campus and Special Educational Needs (Module 2: Protection under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance)
• Disability Discrimination Ordinance (EOC) 
• Disability Discrimination Ordinance Code of Practice on Education (EOC)
• Code of Practice on Employment under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance