The Inclusive Ambassador Summer Course is offered by Dialogue In The Dark (HK) Foundation to help children understand the needs of different groups in society at an essential stage of their growth. By participating in this course, children will gain a deeper understanding of People of Differences (PoDs), particularly those of visually impaired and deaf individuals, and be equipped to become “inclusive ambassadors” in society.

It is crucial for children to develop empathy and appreciation for others’ strengths as they grow up. In this course, children will have the opportunity to experience “Dialogue in the Dark” tour and learn about the daily lives of visually-impaired individuals. This experience will promote empathy and reduce biases through various challenges gone through inthe dark. Additionally, the program teaches unique languages such as braille and sign language, allowing children to practice and experience an inclusive society firsthand. The course will be led by People of Differences, including visually and deaf instructors, with small class sizes to encourage communication and interaction between children and People of Differences. Through the Inclusive Ambassador Summer Course, we aim to establish children’s awareness of inclusive culture, build an inclusive environment, and reinforce the importance of upholding values of diversity and inclusion.

Purpose:   

• To boost children’s confidence by letting them complete various challenges in the dark independently 
• To teach children the importance of accepting and respecting others through breaking language barriers and bridging differences.  
• To enhance children’s resilience by empowering them to overcome challenges and difficulties  
• To cultivate children’s empathy through interacting with visually impaired and deaf instructors, letting them understand their needs and getting used to put themselves in others’ shoes 

Enroll your children now for an extraordinary summer experience!

The detailed course contents are as follows:

1st lesson: Dialogue in The Dark tour

2nd lesson: Braille learning, understanding accessible facilities, human library, and sighted guide technique

3rd lesson: Basic sign language learning

4th lesson: Basic sign language learning

5th lesson: Sign language songs and understanding deaf culture

*Participants must attend at least 80% of the program to receive the course certificate.