Visually impaired people (VIP) often face significant barriers in navigating and exploring their surroundings. Limited mobility can restrict their ability to access public spaces, participate in community events, and engage with their environment. This can lead to feelings of isolation and disconnection from society. This project is initiated by a group of students of Connect Ambassadors for Community Engagement (Connect ACE). Partnering with Hong Kong Blind Union, this project aims to promote social inclusion and to engage VIPs in exploring the world with warm and inclusivity. By joining this project, you will learn specific skills on how to guide VIPs in walks and pair up with a VIP in exploring the beauty of our campus, and to explore different cultures with VIPs together through snacks making. Come join us in this meaningful service! 1) Briefing & Training Date: 1 Mar 2025 (Sat) Time: 10am-1pm Venue: HKUST Campus Remarks: Including a training provided by a visually impaired trainer from Hong Kong Blind Union (same workshop as "Guide Your VIP" in GUTS) 2a) Service 1 (Campus Tour) Date: 8 Mar 2025 (Sat) Time: 10am-4:30pm Gathering Time & Venue: 10am @ Choi Hung 2b) Service 2 (Cultural Immersion Day) Date: 15 Mar 2025 (Sat) Time: 1-6pm Gathering Time & Venue: 1pm @ Choi Hung # You are required to attend the Briefing and at least one Service & one Debriefing.

1. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email from connect@ust.hk, and will be able to find their application status listed as "Confirmed" on the Social Career portal/app. 2. [Penalty for withdrawal after 28 Feb and/or absence] The training is fully subsidized by HKUST Connect. If you are unable to participate in the event as schedule, you should send us a written notification to connect@ust.hk as soon as possible, but no later than 28 Feb 2025 (Fri). Students who withdrawn after the deadline or absent from the event will be charged a HKD100 program fee. 3. [HMAW1905] This is a recognized event in the "Self-directed Experience" component of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive your 10.5 hours, you must attend the registered sessions in full and miss no more than 10 mins. 4. Upon completion of the service, the actual service hours will be subjected to the confirmation of the partner association. 5. Enquiry: iris.luk@ust.hk