The Education University of Hong Kong (University) is committed to supporting all students in their academic pursuits and campus life. Guided by the principles of equal opportunities, we are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments to students with Disabilities or Special Educational Needs (SEN). These reasonable accommodations/adjustments aim to assist students with Disabilities or SEN in mitigating or overcoming disadvantages they face in their learning, with a view to enabling them to demonstrate their knowledge and abilities to full potential.
Reasonable Accommodations/Adjustments
Upon requests and provision of sufficient information (including but not limited to medical reports and records if necessary) by individual students, and upon considering the facts and circumstances of individual cases, the University may provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations/adjustments to students with Disabilities or SEN, which are tailored to each such student's individual needs as communicated to the University. Relevant considerations include the nature and degree of their specific Disabilities or SEN, the available resources and practicality considerations. If necessary, the University may seek the assistance of professionals and stakeholders from relevant fields. Possible reasonable accommodations/adjustments may include:
Lecture/Assignment Arrangements
- Provision of lecture materials in advance
- Use of assistive aids, devices, or software to support learning
- Peer note-taking arrangements
- Instructional support to facilitate participation
- Preferential seating arrangements
- Extension of assignment deadlines
- Alternative formats for assignments
- Flexible group work arrangements
Special Examination Arrangements
- Special seating arrangements or a separate examination venue
- Extra time allowance
- Modifications to response formats
- Adaptations to question paper formats
- Use of assistive devices (e.g., screen readers, magnifiers, speech-to-text software, hearing aids)
- Supervised breaks during examinations
Learning Aids/Equipment for Students with Disabilities or SEN
To support students with Disabilities or SEN, we provide various learning aids and equipment, examples of such specific Disabilities or SEN and the corresponding learning aids and equipment include:
- Hearing Impairment:
- Microphone and FM Systems
- Portable induction loop
- Real-Time Speech-to-Text Tools
- Captioned videos for video teaching
- Visual Impairment:
- Magnifying tools
- Text-to-speech software
- Physical Disabilities:
- Height adjustable tables
- Others:
- Laptop
Other Support Services
- Diversity & Inclusion Student Ambassador Scheme
- Counselling services
- Career services
- Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards
- Student Hall special accommodations
- Campus facilities (Estate Office, Library)
The University warmly welcome and invite students with Disabilities or SEN who require reasonable accommodations/adjustments to contact our SEN Coordinator to discuss a personalized plan tailored to their specific academic needs.
Registration Procedure
- Complete the Online Registration Form and submit relevant documents
- Attend intake session with SEN Case Coordinator
- Meet with Programme Representatives for Support Services
More information:
- Estates Office-List of Support Services and Facilities for SEN Students
- Library-List of Support Services and Facilities for SEN Students
- OCIO -List of Support Services and Facilities for SEN Students
- Registry-List of Support Services and Facilities for SEN Students
- Student Hall
Leaflet Support Services to Students with Special Needs (Eng)
Leaflet Support Services to Students with Special Needs (Chi)