Overcoming Hearing Impairment with Calligraphy, Keelung's Liao Yen-hsin Shortlisted for Presidential Education Award
Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang met with Chen Yu-feng and Liao Yen-hsin, students shortlisted for the Presidential Education Award. Liao Yen-hsin, despite being hearing-impaired since childhood, never gave up learning and achieved excellent results in calligraphy. Mayor Hsieh awarded each student NT$10,000, recognizing their resilient spirit. Chen Yu-feng, from Zhengbin Junior High School, also demonstrated extraordinary perseverance in sports despite family hardships, breaking Keelung City's race walking record four times.
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KEELUNG (Central News Agency) – Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang today met with Chen Yu-feng and Liao Yen-hsin, students shortlisted for the Presidential Education Award. Liao Yen-hsin, despite being hearing-impaired since childhood, never gave up learning and achieved excellent results in calligraphy. Mayor Hsieh awarded each student NT$10,000, recognizing their resilient spirit.
Hsieh Kuo-liang stated in his speech that Chen Yu-feng and Liao Yen-hsin interpret the true meaning of growing up in adversity through their own experiences, demonstrating extraordinary perseverance and a continuous pursuit of excellence in academics, sports, or arts, which is moving and admirable. The city government provides diverse resources to support students' adaptive development, hoping that every child can unleash their potential and realize their dreams.
The Keelung City Government stated that Liao Yen-hsin, a student at Erhsin Senior High School, has been hearing-impaired since childhood, relying on hearing aids and cochlear implants, and has long received audiology and speech therapy to learn lip-reading and multi-sensory comprehension. Liao Yen-hsin bravely expressed his needs during his learning process, gradually built self-confidence, and was introduced to calligraphy in the third grade of elementary school, finding focus and peace in it, and repeatedly achieving excellent results in various calligraphy competitions.
Liao Yen-hsin said in his speech that he worked hard to learn to listen and speak, and although the process was difficult, he never gave up. He thanked his family for their support, which allows him to hear and speak now. He also emotionally mentioned that because of his slower learning ability, he needed help from others, and if he didn't understand the lesson content in class, his classmates would proactively ask if he needed help after class, which made him feel very warm. He will continue to work hard.
Lin Li, principal of Erhsin Senior High School, pointed out that while outsiders might initially consider hearing impairment a learning disability, Liao Yen-hsin not only found his strengths and built confidence but also willingly shared his learning experiences with classmates. Liao Yen-hsin's willingness to help others was reciprocated, and he has excellent interpersonal relationships. Among his peers, Liao Yen-hsin is a role model for everyone.
In addition, the city government stated that Chen Yu-feng, a student at Zhengbin Junior High School, faced family financial difficulties when his father lost his ability to work due to a stroke in the second grade of elementary school. His mother sold family assets and worked two jobs to cover huge medical expenses, struggling day and night to support the family.
Facing a difficult environment, Chen Yu-feng never retreated but became more self-disciplined and excelled, showing great potential in sports. He broke Keelung City's race walking record four times and won fourth place at the National High School Games, demonstrating an unyielding athletic spirit. (Edited by Li Hsi-chang) 1150417
Hsieh Kuo-liang stated in his speech that Chen Yu-feng and Liao Yen-hsin interpret the true meaning of growing up in adversity through their own experiences, demonstrating extraordinary perseverance and a continuous pursuit of excellence in academics, sports, or arts, which is moving and admirable. The city government provides diverse resources to support students' adaptive development, hoping that every child can unleash their potential and realize their dreams.
The Keelung City Government stated that Liao Yen-hsin, a student at Erhsin Senior High School, has been hearing-impaired since childhood, relying on hearing aids and cochlear implants, and has long received audiology and speech therapy to learn lip-reading and multi-sensory comprehension. Liao Yen-hsin bravely expressed his needs during his learning process, gradually built self-confidence, and was introduced to calligraphy in the third grade of elementary school, finding focus and peace in it, and repeatedly achieving excellent results in various calligraphy competitions.
Liao Yen-hsin said in his speech that he worked hard to learn to listen and speak, and although the process was difficult, he never gave up. He thanked his family for their support, which allows him to hear and speak now. He also emotionally mentioned that because of his slower learning ability, he needed help from others, and if he didn't understand the lesson content in class, his classmates would proactively ask if he needed help after class, which made him feel very warm. He will continue to work hard.
Lin Li, principal of Erhsin Senior High School, pointed out that while outsiders might initially consider hearing impairment a learning disability, Liao Yen-hsin not only found his strengths and built confidence but also willingly shared his learning experiences with classmates. Liao Yen-hsin's willingness to help others was reciprocated, and he has excellent interpersonal relationships. Among his peers, Liao Yen-hsin is a role model for everyone.
In addition, the city government stated that Chen Yu-feng, a student at Zhengbin Junior High School, faced family financial difficulties when his father lost his ability to work due to a stroke in the second grade of elementary school. His mother sold family assets and worked two jobs to cover huge medical expenses, struggling day and night to support the family.
Facing a difficult environment, Chen Yu-feng never retreated but became more self-disciplined and excelled, showing great potential in sports. He broke Keelung City's race walking record four times and won fourth place at the National High School Games, demonstrating an unyielding athletic spirit. (Edited by Li Hsi-chang) 1150417
FAQ
What award was Liao Yen-hsin nominated for?
Liao Yen-hsin was shortlisted for the Presidential Education Award.
How did Liao Yen-hsin overcome his hearing impairment?
He relied on hearing aids and cochlear implants, underwent long-term audiology and speech therapy to learn lip-reading and multi-sensory comprehension, and built confidence through calligraphy.
What challenges did Chen Yu-feng face?
Chen Yu-feng faced family financial difficulties when his father lost his ability to work due to a stroke, and his mother had to work two jobs to support the family.