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SEEING THE EXTRAORDINAR IN THE ORDINAR
UMP
大學廣場
NOV 2014
Braille Display
Braille display is an electronic device used
by individuals with visual impairment
to read text tactually. It is connected to
computers installed with screen reading
softwares. The braille display contains
small pins that can move up and down to
produce braille characters for the reader.
It helps students with visual impairment
to explore internet information and
reading e-books. New models of braille
display also include Bluetooth for easy
connection to iOS and Android devices
such as smartphones, iPads, tablets and
other mobile devices.
To some students with SEN, special equipment or software is needed to facilitate their learning. The following are some
commonly used learning aids:
Useful Learning Aids for Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Screen Reading Software
Screen reading software is used for
reading out text messages displayed
on the computer screen. It enables
individuals with visual impairment
or dyslexia access the computer,
especially when magnification no
longer helps.
FM System
FM is an abbreviation for Frequency
Modulation. FM system is a voice
transmission system to facilitate hearing
in noisy environment. It is especially
he l p f u l t o s t uden t s wi t h s eve re
hearing impairment for attending
lectures and talks. The speaker wears a
transmitter microphone, or it is placed
in the middle of a group (e.g., during
tutorials).
the warmest support in my second year as a member of
“uBuddies Peer Counselling Network” organised by the
OSA. I learnt about emotional healing in give and take
among my buddies under the guidance of the university’s
counsellors.
Meanwhile, there is an ongoing stuttering research
organised by CUHK speech therapists and I was kindly
invited in exchange for free assessment and group therapy.
Being told that adult stuttering is incurable I began to make
friend with my fluency problem instead of treating it as my
forever fearful enemy in which I always did before.
For those who have special educational needs, we could
try to worry less about our disabilities, especially if they are
more or less unfixable. Spending more time to nurture your
interests, these may make you stand out among the others.
Flaws and weaknesses are no obstacles to happiness when we can embrace the undesirable yet unchangeable parts in
ourselves. Looking beyond the deficiency and the ordinary, exploring and developing potentials and possibilities in and around
us, you will gradually enjoy this imperfect life.
