Novel Interactive and Audible 3D Chinese Characters for People with Special Needs: “An Inclusive Design and Educational Workshop”
Novel Interactive and Audible 3D Chinese Characters for People with Special Needs: “An Inclusive Design and Educational Workshop”
The project produces a toolkit “Touchable, Movable & Interactive Audible 3D Chinese Character” (TMIA3D) for learning Chinese character components by people with visual impairment and non-Chinese ethnic minorities. Beneficiaries can utilise TMIA3D to learn the basic formation of Chinese characters and appreciate Chinese calligraphy during experiential workshops. This project will promote social inclusion by integrating persons with disabilities and ethnic minorities into society through Chinese language learning.
Grantee
The Education University of Hong Kong
Project Type
Research
Project Nature
Education and learning
Major Beneficiaries
Persons with disabilities
Approved Funding Amount
HK$400,000
Funding Period (months)
24
Status
Completed
Impact / Expected Impact
This project aims to produce “Touchable, Movable & Interactive Audible 3D Chinese Character” (TMIA3D), a toolkit for learning Chinese character components, for people with visual impairment and non-Chinese ethnic minorities. Beneficiaries can utilise TMIA3D to learn the basic formation of Chinese characters and appreciate Chinese calligraphy during experiential workshops. This project will promote social inclusion by integrating persons with disabilities and ethnic minorities into society through Chinese language learning.