Paralympics Spotlights China's 83 Million Disabled People
3,485 views · Published 17 September 2008 · 2:39 · Indexed 6 November 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2008 · People & Blogs
The Paralympics are an international sporting event, but they also have been shining a spotlight on China's 83 million disabled people. Many say at times they have felt almost invisible. To prepare for the event, Beijing made its public transportation handicapped-friendly and installed handicapped parking spaces at places like the airport. Stephanie Ho reports from the Chinese capital.
