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Manulife Centre Holds Free Seminar on Innovative Learning Skills to Support Children with Learning Difficulties Hong Kong – The Manulife Centre for Children with Specific Learning Disabilities will hold a free open seminar for parents, teachers and members of the public on Sunday, July 27, 2003. The seminar will provide participants an overview of some prevailing perspectives on learning disabilities and share with audience some evidenced-based strategies and practices to support children with learning difficulties. “Many local children are suffering or being victimized under the current local education system as they have limitations in areas such as specific difficulties with spoken and written language, coordination, self control, memory or attention,” said Dr. Alice Cheng Lai at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. “They have to acquire and develop some innovative learning skills and to be taught in a specifically designed way that corresponds to their unique learning needs and patterns in order to triumph over their limitations and achieve quality learning in the local academic arena,” added Dr. Lai. Conducted in Cantonese, the seminar will be held on Sunday, July 27, 2003 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lecture Theatre M-001, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon. Interested parties should contact the Centre staff on 2766 6313 or email to hskai@inet.polyu.edu.hk for further details and registration. All seats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. The Manulife Centre for Children with Specific Learning Disabilities has been sponsored by the Manulife Charitable Foundation since 1999. Its mandate is to assist children with specific learning difficulties, and their parents, teachers and counselors, by studying how to identify children in need of assistance and help them develop to their full potential. The Manulife Charitable Foundation was established in December 1998 by Manulife (International) Limited. It is a non-profit organization to support and promote educational, health and charitable activities for the betterment of public welfare in Hong Kong. About Manulife (International) Limited Manulife (International) Limited is a member of the Manulife Financial group of companies. Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group operating in 15 countries and territories worldwide. Through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners, Manulife Financial offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services. Funds under management by Manulife Financial were Cdn$141.6 billion (approximately HK$751.5 billion) as at March 31, 2003. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as ‘MFC’ on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under ‘0945’ on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com. - 30 - For more information, please contact:
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