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We believe students with disabilities have equal right to enjoy both academic and non-academic opportunities. Collaborated with faculties and supporting units, we strive to provide a barrier-free learning environment and improve access to academic programs, campus activities and facilities for students with disabilities. ˇ@ Scope of Our Services l Liaison with Faculty and Support Units
Other Campus Resources l English Language Centre (ELC)
Upcoming Events http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sds/upcom/index.htm Counseling Services University life can be a big challenge in oneˇ¦s development. We welcome students to make appointment with us and talk about their concern in their study, adjustment, interpersonal relationship and other issues that affect their emotion and functioning. Please click into the following link to get more information about our counseling services: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sds/cou/index.htm
Liaison with Faculty and Support Units We can serve as a liaison with Faculty and Support Units in the university to make arrangement to accommodate studentsˇ¦ special needs caused by their disabilities. With verified document of the disability, student could get support in their study and campus life involvement, e.g. special examination arrangements that can include taking the examination in a different room, extension of examination hours and etc. The needs of each student may be unique and hence we encourage students with disability to disclose to us their needs as early as possible so that support could be arranged and offered in time.
Apart from Scholarship and funding administered by the university, there are other funding sources exclusively offered to students with disabilities by external donors and institutions. The following are funding which disabled students can apply for to aid their academic pursuit: l Sir Edward Youde Memorial Awards for Disabled Students http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/eng/scholar/scholar_seymf.htm l Sir Edward Youde Memorial Local Scholarship(s) / Fellowship(s) for Disabled Students http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/eng/scholar/scholar_seymf.htm l Li Kwan Hung Education Fund http://www.hkphab.org.hk/eng/finance-e.htm l Zonta Club of Victoria Bursary (application through CityU Financial Assistance Exercise) http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sds/w_f/index.htm
The community is getting more and more understanding about the needs and strength of people with disabilities. From time to time, students with disabilities will be invited to join meaningful events to realize their strength and promote diversity integration. For instance, UBS, a renowned investment bank had invited students with disabilities to attend their special event and apply for their Internship/ Employment Scheme in the recent years. Announcement will be made via website and University electronic broadcast system.
Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact Miss Joey Law, Counselor of Student Development Services at 3442 8108 at the earliest possible time to facilitate early service planning and referral. ˇ@Please click into the following link to get information of the services, facilities and equipment available in the Library for students with disabilities: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/lib/service/disability.htm
Student with disabilities who have difficulties in learning in the English Language Center could seek help and advice from the Coordinator for Students with Special Needs
Apart from the Library, the following campus structures are in place to facilitate mobility of students with disabilities: l All Lecture Theatres and classrooms are accessible by wheelchair l Lifts are installed with Braille, low level buttons and audio provisions l Tactile floor markings are made for visually impaired students l Tables designed for wheelchair access are available at the Student Canteen and Garden Cafe of Scope. Staff of all catering outlets will assist students with disabilities by all means. l Toilets designed for students with disabilities are conveniently located. l Limited no. of rooms specially designed for students with disabilities are available in student hostels.
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