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SEN Support

Learning Environment

To align with HKU campus accessibility, the Libraries have constructed accessible entrances and gates, which provide easy access for all SEN students. 

In the Main Library, tactile paths are built to guide directions. All lifts are equipped with braille signage. Accessible toilets with braille signage are available.

Branch libraries also provide accessible entrances and gates. For further assistance, please contact the individual service point directly.

A tactile map that stands in the entrance area of the Main Library (2/F).     A ramp with railing in the entrance area of the Main Library (2/F).

A tactile path running along the library floor which leads to the accessible toilet.     A toilet door painted with the international accessibility icon, and a smaller accessibility braille sign on the door.     A close-up of the automatic door control beside the accessible toilet door; the automatic door control has a wave-hand-to-unlock symbol.

Virtual Library Tour on Wheelchair

This virtual tour is produced by the SEN Support team and published on International Wheelchair Day (1 March) to promote the importance of accessibility and inclusion designs on campus.

A poster introducing The Virtual Library Tour on Wheelchair Video on International Wheelchair Day on 1 March

 

Please enjoy the tour and explore the accessible facilities in the Main Library from a wheelchair user’s perspective. 

You may listen to the full audio version of this video.

Special thanks to our wonderful student, Josy, for collaborating with us on this project. 

Accessible Learning Environments in HKU

Inclusive Education in Higher Education is a series of four videos produced by HKU TELI. HKU Libraries is pleased to collaborate with Dr. Leon Lei, so that the Accessible Learning Environments in HKU can be shown here. This video introduces facilities and assistive tools for SEN students at the Main Library.

You may listen to the full audio version of this video.

For the other three videos and further details of the project, please visit https://hku.to/inclusive-education-HKU

Deep Quiet Room

The door to the Deep Quiet Roon on level 3, Main Library

A Deep Quiet Room is set up on Level 3, Main Library. The 7 study tables in the deep quiet room are available for reservation on short loan ranging from 4 to 5 hours.  The deep quiet room is strictly for reading and study only and, therefore, does not allow the use of computers or audiovisual equipment. Reservation for the study tables in the deep quiet room is open to eligible library users.

The Deep Quiet Room offers a study environment that is free from noise distractions, better suited to sound-sensitive students with conditions like autism, ADHD, and anxiety, allowing them to focus without external sound distractions.

Book a study table in the Deep Quiet Room in the Book a Space Page.