South China Morning Post
9th March 2024
How SENsational Foundation is breaking down barriers for disabled people in Hong Kong’s schools and workplaces
By Kathryn Giordano
NGO, founded by Faride Shroff, educates the public about accessibility and inclusivity while providing counselling and other services for those with disabilities
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Kathryn Giordano joined the Post in 2023 after working as a producer at FOX23 and an editorial assistant at NBC Sports during the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. She graduated from Boston College in 2021 with a degree in Communication and minors in Journalism and International Studies. She is also a self-published author
Feature, Social Issues
How SENsational Foundation breaks down barriers for disabled Hongkongers
Navigating school and planning for a career can be daunting for most young Hongkongers. But those with disabilities face additional barriers that make these endeavours even more challenging.
That is what Faride Shroff is trying to address through SENsational Foundation, which she founded in 2013 after working for over two decades as a teacher for students with special educational needs.
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