Resources for Staff
Explore the following resources that are designed to help staff develop an understanding of students with disabilities/special educational needs (SEN) and provide appropriate support to these students.
Disclaimer
The contents and training materials on this website are meant for HKBU members’ reference only. Unless authorized by the Unit of Students with Special Educational Needs and/or the source owners, no duplication of videos and the materials is allowed.
Module One is now available, which focuses on integrated education and related ordinances in Hong Kong. With expert guidance and sharing in this module, you'll learn about equal opportunities, the concept of reasonable accommodation, disability etiquette, and inclusive language.
Actions to take:
1. Click the tag “Universities Login (via HKAF)” to log in to HKMOOC.
2. Select and complete Module 1: Integrated Education and Related Ordinances in Hong Kong.
3. Take a quiz of 10 MC questions.
4. Get a Certificate of Completion the day after completing the quiz.
Following the launch of Module One earlier, we are excited to introduce Module 2: Understanding SEN and Academic Adjustments! This Module is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of various types of SEN and effective strategies to support learners with diverse needs.
Actions to take:
1. Click the tag “Universities Login (via HKAF)” to log in to HKMOOC.
2. Select and complete Module 2: Understanding SEN and Academic Adjustments
3. Take a quiz of 10 MC questions.
4. Get a Certificate of Completion the day after completing the quiz.
Online Seminar (1)
Seminar Title: The Myth of Autism: Misunderstood Epidemic 打破自閉症迷思。理解「大A」行為
Date: 28 Feb 2022
Speaker: Mr Wallace LAU 劉國威先生 (恩齊爸)
Content: Wallace（恩齊爸）是「自閉兒生命建立發展社」的創辦人，兒子（恩齊 Joshua）是一位 20 歲患有自閉症和輕度智障的年青人。十多年裡 Wallace 接觸過不少自閉症人士，包括不同年齡、背景、能力和程度的，有被激死的，亦有被氹死的....... 透過此分享，他和同學們一起打破自閉症迷思，理解「大 A」行為。
Online Seminar (2)
Seminar Title: The Journey Under Pandemic: Things you might not know about ASD 「疫」風前行：你不知道自閉症的事
Date: 1 Apr 2022
Speaker: 鄭光言先生 協康會教育心理學家
美國加州大學洛杉磯分校(UCLA)心理學學士
香港理工大學應用心理學(特殊學習需要)碩士
香港大學社會科學(教育心理學)碩士
鄭先生曾於自閉症學童的訓練機構，大學的兒童發展中心以及香港主流中小學服務。就不同的特殊學習需要，他特別對支援自閉症學童及青少年有豐富經驗。在協康會，鄭先生主力為幼兒老師及家長提供專業諮詢服務，為青年提供生涯規劃和就業支援，就自閉症進行倡議工作，以及為不同大專院校作客席分享。
Content: 講座邀請了教育心理學家分享：
疫情下自閉症青年的社交情感需要
疫情下自閉症青年的求職挑戰
自閉症青年職業前景的發展優勢
Web/Mobile App Accessibility is to make sure that the contents of websites and mobile applications are available for all, including not only persons with disabilities but also persons with specific difficulties such as the elderly and persons beset with colour-blindness, cognitive and physical issues such as dyslexia, epilepsy, etc. An accessible website or mobile application not only helps deliver messages wider across but also improves the general usability for all users. It also helps build a caring and inclusive society.
Seminar Title: Web Accessibility Seminar 2021/22
Date: 24 Feb 2022
Speakers:
- Ms Charmisty Charm, Assistant Marketing and Communications Manager, Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited
- Ms Ivy Sit, Assistant Systems Manager (Industry Development), Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO)
You may wish to access to the PowerPoint at here
Online Seminar (1)
Seminar Title: How Technology Facilitates Daily Life of People with Visual Impairment (Cantonese)
Date: 8 Mar 2022
Speakers:
Sarah Wong, 香港失明人協進會，傳訊團隊
Jerry Wong, 香港失明人協進會，「逍遙行」項目
志偉, 視障大使，愛好音樂和運動的退休人士
Content:
Sharing by person with Visual Impairment (VI) on how technology facilitates their daily lives and needs
Introduction of assistive tools, apps & barrier-free facilities
Tips of interacting with persons with VI
Demonstration of ""Smart City Walk"" (an indoor navigation app) at HKBU
Online Seminar (2)
Seminar Title: How Technology Facilitates Daily Life of People with Visual Impairment (English)
Date: 15 Mar 2022
Speakers:
Ms Soso Wu, Hong Kong Blind Union, Communications team
Mr Isaac Kwong, VI ambassador: Awardee of “Ten Outstanding Warriors of Regeneration”; An author, life mentor & coach
Mr Johnny Ngan, Hong Kong Blind Union, Smart City Walk & IT Applications demonstration
Mr Jerry Wong, Hong Kong Blind Union, Smart City Walk & IT Applications demonstration
Content:
Sharing by person with Visual Impairment (VI) on how technology facilitates their daily lives and needs
Introduction of assistive tools, apps & barrier-free facilities
Tips of interacting with persons with VI
Demonstration of ""Smart City Walk"" (an indoor navigation app) at HKBU