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Date: February 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Venue: Zoom
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Webinar on Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) - Feb 26, 2025

CEDARS SEN Support and the Equal Opportunity Unit are jointly organizing a webinar to increase awareness across campus about support for students with special educational needs (SEN).

You are cordially invited to join this online session. Details are as follows:

Date: February 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Format: Zoom (link to be provided to registrants before the event)
Language: English
Part I  Disability Discrimination Ordinance (DDO) and Supports for Students with Disabilities/ Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The Disability Discrimination Ordinance (DDO) of Hong Kong seeks to ensure that persons with disabilities have equal opportunity in access to education. It is important for both teachers and administrative colleagues involved in student affairs to understand what may constitute an unlawful act under the DDO and how to support students with special educational needs (SEN). In this online session, Mr. Clifford Lo, Senior Training Officer of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), will talk on the key concepts of disability discrimination, unlawful acts under the DDO, liability and defence, and prevention of discrimination on campus.

  • Definitions and social model of disability
  • Applicable fields in the education setting
  • Role of staff in preventing discrimination and sensitivity
  • Sharing of cases involving students with SEN handled by the EOC
Speaker:  Mr. Clifford Lo, Senior Training Officer, Equal Opportunities Commission
Part II  Supporting Students with SEN at HKU

As the one-stop student service and resources centre, CEDARS is committed to support students with SEN in overcoming barriers, achieving successful university education and in promoting inclusivity at HKU. In this online session, Ms. Yoyo Ng, Counselling Psychologist, CEDARS, will introduce the SEN Support Services and the roles of staff in supporting students with SEN.

  • Introduction of SEN Support Services
  • What is reasonable accommodation?
  • What are the roles and responsibilities of staff in supporting students with SEN?
Speaker:  Ms. Yoyo Ng, Counselling Psychologist, CEDARS
Registration:   Online Registration via HKU-EMS

For enquiries, please contact Equal Opportunity Unit at eounit@hku.hk or 3917-1768.

  • 日期: February 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
  • 時間: 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • 地點: Zoom
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