To allow equal access to the HKU Libraries' resources, user can access the content in a way that works best for them.
For example, the Libraries has enabled closed captions and audio transcripts for Zoom webinars, users with hearing impairment can turn on the feature as needed.
Check out the Libraries' online training resources.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provides recommendations for making web content accessible to a wider range of people. It covers accommodations for various disabilities and addresses accessibility on different internet devices. Following the WCAG, the HKU Libraries website is designed for everyone, including persons with disabilities.
The Libraries website includes features that allow users to rescale the font size and the color contrast to accommodate their specific needs. For example, the font size can be enlarged for users with mild visual impairment.
Also, the color contrast can be changed to high contrast for users with low vision.
The Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme, initiated by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) and the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), aims to promote the adoption of web accessibility design in websites and mobile applications in Hong Kong.
The Libraries website has received the "Triple Gold Award" continuously in the Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme for winning the “Gold Awards” for the third consecutive year. For more information about our website accessibility, please visit HKUL Web Accessibility Page.
Partnered with Hong Kong Blind Union, the indoor navigation mobile application “Smart City Walk 逍遙行”, covers the Main Library and the Branch Libraries besides over 100 other indoor venues in Hong Kong.
“Smart City Walk” provides real-time navigation through visual and audio instructions. It also helps people with disabilities locate their current positions and any accessible routes in indoor venues. You are welcome to download this mobile application for free on the app store.
For more information about “Smart City Walk”, please visit the GATE website.
These assistive devices are available for loan in the Main Library.
OrCam Read
OrCam Read is a handheld device with a smart camera that seamlessly reads text from any printed surface or digital screen.
Check availability at the Find@HKUL OrCam Read Record.
OrCam MyEye Pro
OrCam MyEye Pro is a voice activated device that attaches to virtually any glasses. It can instantly read to you text from a book, smartphone screen or any other surface and recognize faces. OrCam MyEye conveys visual information audibly, in real-time and offline.
Check availability at the Find@HKUL OrCam MyEye Pro Record.
Focus 40 Blue Braille Display
The Focus Blue line of refreshable braille displays provides a tactile interface to computer. It has 40 refreshable braille cells and requires the use of a screen reader such as JAWS for Windows.
Adobe InDesign
Adobe InDesign enables features such as built-in accessibility checkers, support for alt text, and the ability to export documents to accessible PDF and EPUB formats.
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Adobe Acrobat Pro enables features such as text-to-speech conversion, accessible formats, and built-in accessibility checkers.
They are available at the computers installed with Adobe Creative Cloud 
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Technology Zone, Level 3 Main Library: Computer no. 74, 75
Book the computers in the Book a Space Computer Booking Page.
Library Innovation Centre, 2/F Main Library: 6 iMac and 3 PCs
Check availability at the Software List provided by the Media Services.