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Limitless Festival 2024 – Inclusion Awareness Campaign

A series of activities to foster better understanding towards community members with disabilities as well as students with special educational needs.

Highlights of Limitless Festival 2024

Limitless Festival 2023 – Inclusion Awareness Campaign

A series of activities to foster better understanding towards community members with disabilities as well as students with special educational needs.

Highlights of Limitless Festival 2023

A series of online activities were conducted to foster better understanding about the challenges faced by persons with disabilities as well as students with special educational needs.

Video of “Limitless” Kick-off Ceremony cum Inclusion Music Performance
“Limitless” Kick-off Ceremony cum Inclusion Music Performance Held on 25 January 2022 (Tuesday) Highlight: - Inclusive music performance by some performers from Hong Kong Enharmonica (a local orchestra comprised of performers with and without disabilities) - Sharing by “Limitless” ambassadors and student with special educational needs
	Tour to Diversity Resource Centre Held on 28 January 2022 (Friday) Highlight: A glimpse of different assistive devices and resources for students with special educational needs available in the Diversity Resource Centre
Sharing Session: Online Games for Children with Special Educational Needs Held on 7 February 2022 (Monday) Highlight: Mr Ernest Chan, a Poly-preneur and an alumnus of the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) who has founded a start-up social enterprise focused on developing games for children with special educational needs, introduced the following: - Game on Chinese Dyslexia learning which won ICT Award 2021 - Therapy VR Game which helps train teenagers with social anxiety disorder - Social Innovator which helps enhance people’s life
	Handmade Leather Goods Workshop Held on 4 February 2022 (Monday) Highlight: Participants made their own leather goods (hand sanitizer, wallet & card holder) together, with facilitator from a social enterprise supporting people with mental challenges
Plant Decoration Workshop Held on 21 February 2022 (Monday) Highlight: Participants decorated their plant, with facilitator from a social enterprise supporting people with hearing impairment

Online training on Recognize and Manage Bias

Participants joined at their own convenient time for this one-hour training for knowing practical strategies and real life examples for minimizing biased actions and decisions.

lnspiring Stories of SEN students

Limitless – Inclusion Awareness Campaign 2020

A series of virtual activities to facilitate you to embrace diversity! Please join to for better understanding about the challenges faced by people with disability as well as students with special educational needs.

“Limitless” Kick-off Ceremony

Date: 21 October 2020 (Wednesday)

Time: 12.30 pm - 13.00 pm

Highlight:

- Opening remark by Mr Ricky CHU Man-kin, Chairperson, Equal Opportunities Commission
- Sharing by Mr Chan Kai Sum, the Outstanding Student of Faculty of Engineering 2019 & PolyU graduate
with special educational needs
- Sand painting performance
- Sign language interpretation available

Souvenir*: Complimentary folding umbrella will be awarded to activity participants

Registration: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/mysurvey/index.php/767527?lang=en

Zoom connection for students or staff

If Zoom is not yet installed on your computer / device, please download the Zoom desktop application before the sharing session. The latest client software is available at https://zoom.us/download.
Click the Zoom meeting link https://polyu.zoom.us/j/95436680063 (Meeting ID: 954 3668 0063)
Click “Sign in to Join” and “Sign in with SSO”
Type “polyu” and click “Continue”
Enter your NetID and NetPassword
Enter the password: 176978

Please be reminded to turn on the camera as attendance proof for getting the souvenir (if any). Souvenirs will be only given to PolyU students or staff who have completed the registration.

If you encounter any login difficulties, please contact the ITS HelpCentre at 2766 5900.

Art Workshop – Plant Decoration (種出正能量)

Date: 21 October 2020 (Wednesday)

Time: 13.30 pm - 14.00 pm (session 1) FULL, 14.00 pm – 14.30 pm (session 2) FULL, Content of both sessions is the same

Highlight: Facilitated by social enterprise supporting people with mental challenges

Souvenir*: Complimentary plants with DIY decoration will be awarded to activity participants

Medium of instruction: conducted in Cantonese, English translation available

Registration: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/mysurvey/index.php/143273?lang=en

Note: Successful applicants would be required to pay HK$100 deposit (fully refundable after joining) and have to get necessary materials from SAO beforehand

Art Workshop – Knitting (隨心織)

Date: 22 October 2020 (Thursday)

Time: 13.00 pm - 13.30 pm (session 1) FULL, 13.30 pm - 14.00 pm (session 2) FULL, Content of both sessions is the same

Highlight: Facilitated by social enterprise supporting people with mental challenges

Souvenir: Complementary hand sanitizer with DIY decoration will be awarded to activity participants

Medium of instruction: conducted in Cantonese, English translation available

Registration: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/mysurvey/index.php/742169?lang=en

Note: Successful applicants would be required to pay HK$100 deposit (fully refundable after joining) and have to get materials from SAO beforehand

Workshop on Sign Language (Conducted in Cantonese)

Date: 23 October 2020 (Friday)

Time: 12.30 pm - 13.30 pm (session 1), 15.00 pm - 16.00 pm (session 2) FULL

Highlight: Learning basic sign language

Registration: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/mysurvey/index.php/476499?lang=en

Souvenir*: Complimentary "Limitless" towel will be awarded to activity participants

Workshop on Sign Language (Conducted in English)

Date: 27 October 2020 (Tuesday) FULL

Time: 15.00 pm - 16.00 pm

Highlight: Learning basic sign language

Registration: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/mysurvey/index.php/316272?lang=en

Souvenir*: Complimentary "Limitless" towel will be awarded to activity participants

Assistive Device Showcase

Date: 28 October 2020 (Wednesday)

Time: 14.30 pm - 15.30 pm

Highlight: Demonstration of assistive devices facilitated people with visual impairment

Registration: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/mysurvey/index.php/647525?lang=en

Souvenir*: Complimentary PolyU tote bag will be awarded to activity participants

Sharing on Inclusion, Equal Opportunity and Social Interaction

Speaker: Ms Tsang Tsz Kwan

Ms Tsang has shared at various occasions to spread positive energy, promote inclusive education, and enhance understanding about the disabled among the general public so as to foster social diversity and integration.

She has blindness, moderate-to-severe bilateral hearing impairment and severe deficit in the sense of touch. She graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2017 and obtained MSc in Systematic Reviews for Social Policy and Practice at University College London (UCL) in 2018. She also joined overseas exchange programmes in Oxford, UK and Beijing during her undergraduate studies.

Date: 28 October 2020 (Wednesday)

Time: 16.30 pm - 17.30 pm

Registration: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/mysurvey/index.php/779337?lang=en

Souvenir*: Complimentary travel adapter will be awarded to activity participants

Workshop on Braille System

Date: 29 October 2020 (Thursday)

Time: 12.30 pm - 12.50 pm (Session 1), 13.00 pm - 13.20 pm (Session 2), 13.30 pm - 13.50 pm (Session 3), 14.00 pm - 14.20 pm (Session 4) Content of all sessions is the same

Highlight: Learn how people with visual impairment read and write

Registration: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/mysurvey/index.php/679783?lang=en

Souvenir*: Complimentary PolyU tote bag will be awarded to activity participants

Note: Successful applicants have to get necessary materials from SAO beforehand

Workshops on Mental Challenges

Profile of trainer:

Ms. Michelle Li obtained her Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology and PGDE at the University of Hong Kong. She is a Chartered Psychologist of the British Psychological Society and a Registered Educational Psychologist of the Hong Kong Association of Educational Psychologists.

Michelle has years of experience in supporting students with learning, behavioral and emotional needs, as well as their parents, teachers and other school personnel.

For staff

Content:
- Overview of characteristics of certain mental illnesses
- Challenges faced by students having certain mental challenges
- Educational support required by students with certain mental challenges
- Myths and misconceptions about people with certain mental challenges

Session 1: Depression + Bipolar Disorder

Date: 30 October 2020 (Friday)
Time: 15.30 pm - 17.30 pm

Session 2: Schizophrenia Spectrum + Other Psychotic Disorders

Date: 5 November 2020 (Thursday)
Time: 9.30 am - 11.30 am

Session 3: Autism Spectrum Disorder + Selective Mutism

Date: 6 November 2020 (Friday)
Time: 9.30 am - 11.30 am

Session 4: Anxiety Disorders + Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Date: 12 November 2020 (Thursday)
Time: 12.30 pm - 14.30 pm

Registration (welcome to join 1 or more sessions): https://www.polyu.edu.hk/mysurvey/index.php/783143?lang=en

For students

Content:
- Overview of characteristics of certain mental illnesses
- Challenges faced by fellow students having certain mental challenges
- Advice for communication with fellow students with certain mental challenges
- Education on myths and misconceptions about people with certain mental challenges

Session 1: Depression + Bipolar Disorder

Date: 29 October 2020 (Thursday)
Time: 15.30 pm - 17.30 pm
Souvenir*: participants would get a “Limitless” towel for free

Session 2: Anxiety Disorders + Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Date: 13 November 2020 (Friday)
Time: 12.30 pm - 14.30 pm
Souvenir*: participants would get a “Limitless” towel for free

Registration (welcome to join 1 or more sessions): https://www.polyu.edu.hk/mysurvey/index.php/951967?lang=en

Virtual Visit to Diversity Resource Centre

Date: 30 October 2020 (Friday)
Time: 12.30 pm - 13.00 pm

Highlight: A glimpse of different disability types and resources available in the Diversity Resource Centre

Registration: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/mysurvey/index.php/762958?lang=en

Souvenir*: Complimentary coaster will be awarded to activity participants

Remarks:

*Participants have to turn on the camera as attendance proof for getting souvenirs (if any). SAO reserves the right to substitute specified souvenir with other item and subject to availability.
Only limited seats available for some activities. First-come-first-served.
The above activities will mainly be conducted via zoom. Zoom link and meeting ID will be given to successful applicants at least 3 working days in advance.
The above activities will be conducted in English, unless specified otherwise.
Student Affairs Office of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University may take photographs during this virtual event and use such images in publicity or marketing activities. The recorded images will be handled by Student Affairs Office according to the prevailing policy of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Enquiries shall be addressed to the Executive Officer at saosen@polyu.edu.hk.

Mr Victor Leung’s Sharing - My Mental Health Recovery Journey
Date: 31/10/2019 (Thursday)
Time: 12.30 pm - 13.30 pm
Venue: TU302
Registration on a first-come-first-served basis:
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/mysurvey/index.php/273271?lang=en

Workshop for knowing more about several types of invisible disabilities!
Date: 25/10/2019 (Friday)
Time: 16.30 pm - 18.30 pm
Venue: N101
Registration on a first-come-first-served basis:
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/mysurvey/index.php/453695?lang=en

Demonstration: How People with Visual Impairment Use Cell Phone
Date: 23/10/2019 (Wednesday)
Time: 12.30 pm - 13.30 pm
Venue: TU302
Registration on a first-come-first served basis:
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/mysurvey/index.php/899838?lang=en

Assistive Device Demonstration
Date: 30/9/2019 (Monday)
Time: 12.30 pm - 13.30 pm
Venue: TU302
Registration on a first-come-first-served basis:
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/mysurvey/index.php/874584?lang=en

Mr Victor Yuen’s Sharing - Limits Before Limitless
Date: 27/9/2019 (Friday)
Time: 12.30 pm - 13.30 pm
Venue: TU302
Registration on a first-come-first-served basis:
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/mysurvey/index.php/686585?lang=en

Braille Workshop (Alphabet)
Date: 24/9/2019 (Tuesday)
Time: 12.30 pm - 13.30 pm
Venue: TU302
Registration on a first-come-first-served basis:
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/mysurvey/index.php/766213?lang=en

Braille Workshop (Maths)
Date: 19/9/2019 (Thursday)
Time: 12.30 pm - 13.30 pm
Venue: TU302
Registration on a first-come-first-served basis:
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/mysurvey/index.php/127666?lang=en

Centre STARS is making every effort to promote inclusion awareness on campus. To achieve this, “Limitless”, an inclusion awareness campaign, has been launched every year since 15/16.

This year, we commenced a bunch of “Limitless” activities with a Kick-off Ceremony held on 19 February 2019. Mr. Benny Cheung, Chairperson of the Hong Kong Council for People with Disabilities and Ms. Jess Shek, General Secretary of Hong Kong Blind Union and our alumna with visual impairment, gave inspiring speeches during this occasion.

Right after the ceremony, an exhibition, with support from 11 social enterprises / non-government organizations, was unveiled to showcase the talents of people with special needs and to provide various chances for students and staff to understand different types of disabilities. The exhibition brought not only knowledge but also fun to participants.

Ms. Sammy Yau, PolyU graduate whom had designed a typography generator - Easiread, shared her such innovation with PolyU community on 26 February 2019. Her sharing enlightened us how technology could facilitate the life of those with learning difficulties.

The finale of “Limitless” 2019 was an Inclusion Awareness Banquet held on 1 March. This banquet, planned and arranged by a group of enthusiastic “Limitless” ambassadors, provided chances for participants to experience challenges of different disability types, as well as to learn simple sign language.

We hope that through “Limitless”, seeds of Understanding, Acceptance, Appreciation and Integration have been sowed to the heart of everyone on campus.

Professor Esmond Mok, Dean of Students; Mr. Benny Cheung, Chairperson of the Hong Kong Joint Council for People with Disabilities; Professor Ben Young, Vice President (Student Affairs); Dr. Eric Tam, Head of Student Resources and Residential Life officiating at the kick-off ceremony (left to right)

Ms. Jess Shek (right), PolyU graduate sharing her own experience on having inclusion in her workplace