Construction of barrier-free facilities Luohu priority

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An inspection team of Luohu Disabled People's Federation has been undertaking evaluation of barrier-free facility construction work in eight newly-built residential communities and more than 30 public sites in the district since July.


They have been measuring the slope gradient of wheelchair ramps, attitude difference between motorway and roadside rampways, the height of handrails and buttons in toilets and elevators for disabled people, as well as the height of desks and service windows for wheelchair users.


The inspection team have then notified the parties in charge of the facilities if they find they do not meet certain standards, urging them to rectify the problems within a fixed period, and strengthen regular maintenance work. So far, the team has found 203 problems related to 16 units.


The federation said it will continue to act as watchdog, prompting sub-district offices and all relevant departments of the district government to make concerted efforts to ensure effective management of all facilities.


The barrier-free facilities in public sites for the use of the physically challenged and needy senior citizens convey a city's care, and are regarded as important symbol of a city's civilization level.


Statistics show Luohu has more than 4,900 physically challenged residents, and about 96,900 residents above 60 of age, and it has been actively promoting construction of barrier-free facilities in its urban renovation projects to meet the demand.


"Living here for years, I can feel the progress Luohu has made these years in improving its barrier-free facilities," said Wang Yiwen, a visually impaired resident of Luohu.


The federation also said it will take concrete actions to raise public awareness on the importance of the facilities so as to form a positive social atmosphere in which the people can take the initiative to care for disabled people, and help them resolve their practical concerns in housing, medical care, education and health care.


"It is hoped the inspection can contribute to Shenzhen's winning out in the competitive evaluation of the honorary title 'spiritual civilized city'," said Zheng Xufu, head of the section on barrier-free city construction.


Ye Min, a member of the inspection team and also a physically challenged person, said the wheelchair ramps that can be seen everywhere in the city now shows the warmth of the city and its care of humanity.


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