Research on accessibility in Zhuhai for the disabled was recently launched by Zhuhai Disabled Persons' Federation, Zhuhai People's Procuratorate, UIC and Southern Metropolis Daily. The team completed a bluebook on the construction of accessibility in Zhuhai.
The forms of data collection included field research, questionnaire and interview. Since July, the Southern Metropolis Daily started constant reporting on the survey results, presenting accessibility construction with the usage and maintenance of relevant facilities.
The research team collected 3021 valid questionnaires in 55 public places of Zhuhai and interviewed 20 objects, including disabled and other citizens and experts. Based on the data, the team completed the bluebook. It was published in the mobile phone Application of Southern Metropolis Daily.
Bluebook on the construction of accessibility in Zhuhai
Project Supervisor of UIC's Centre for Social Management Research and Services, Mr Ng Yiu-Fai, said that the relevant rules and laws are significant in constructing accessibilities. The whole society should also participate together to ensure the right of the disabled to accessible facilities.
Also, he expected further improvement on accessible public facilities and transportation. Communities should provide portable barrier-free aids for circulation. Furthermore, the accessibility needs promotion by educators, social workers and volunteers, delivering correct understanding to social accessibility at schools and communities.
From MPRO
Reporter: Du Jiewen
Editors: Samuel Burgess, Deen He, Covee Wang
