In Beijing, new measures are being taken to help more disabled people share the joy and excitement of the 2008 Paralympic Games.

On the official website of the Beijing Paralympics, a brand-new feature for "sign language broadcast" is now in place. A simple mouse click will lead the user to an animated host who will announce Paralympic news using sign language.

A simple mouse click will lead the user to an animated host who will announce Paralympic news using sign language.

Meanwhile, other major Chinese media on the Web, such as CCTV, Xinhua, and Sina, have made their own sites more user-friendly for the disabled as well. CCTV Sports will also offer sign language for its live broadcast.

During the Paralympics, BOCOG will provide special facilities to keep the visually impaired up to date about the competitions.

(CCTV September 3, 2008)