Public Computer Facilities & Resources for the Visually Impaired

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Assistive technology adopted by the Government and non-Governmental organisations enables the visually impaired people to use computer facilities and resources more easily. Here you can learn about what is available from Government and non-governmental organisations to help the visually impaired in Hong Kong.

Computer Facilities and Resources offered at Public Libraries

All static public libraries in Hong Kong provide Internet workstations installed with assistive software, hardware or function for the visually impaired. These include screen readers, Chinese input software customised for the visually impaired and screen magnification function. The Hong Kong Central Library also provides Open Book software for scanning and reading English books or materials. Refreshable Braille display devices are also available in the Hong Kong Central Library, City Hall, Kowloon, Ngau Chi Wan, Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan, Tuen Mun and Yuen Chau Kok Public Libraries to meet the specific needs of readers.

List of Public Libraries with Barrier Free Computer Facilities

Computer Facilities and Resources at Non-Governmental Organisations

Various non-governmental organisations also provide computer facilities and resources to help the visually impaired. The centres listed here are located in Kowloon. Further details can be obtained by the following hyperlinks under each entry.