Ms Sebrina Ng a second-year student at TP, had to ask her classmates to repeat or clarify things her teacher said in class, to her frustration and embarrassment. Ms Ng, 22, who is deaf, struggled to understand what was being said in class even with a hearing aid. But future TP students might not have to face those struggles, with its new Assistive Technology Library. MCI Minister S. Iswaran announced the launch of three assistive technology libraries, which will allow people with disabilities (PWDs) to have more access to infocomm and assistive technology tools. The satellite loan libraries, in addition to the loan library at charity SPD, allow students with special needs to browse, use and borrow a range of devices, including a Braille notetaker and screen readers. Besides TP, other institutes of higher learning will also soon be equipped with such tools, including NP and SP.... Continue Reading