Editor's note:
2023 is the first year for the full implementation of the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, an important year for the start of building a modern socialist country in an all-round way, and a key year for the implementation of the 14th Five-Year Plan for the Protection and Development of Persons with Disabilities.
This year, the 8th National Congress of the China Disabled Persons' Federation was successfully held, and the general secretary and other party and state leaders attended the meeting to congratulate. The conference has drawn a new blueprint for the development of the cause of the disabled in the new era and new journey.
This year, major events such as the International Centennial Celebration, the Hangzhou Asian Paralympic Games, the 7th National Vocational Skills Competition for the Disabled and the 4th Disability Exhibition Festival were successfully held, which effectively publicized the special concern and attention of the Party and the country for the disabled, vividly demonstrated the achievements of the development of the cause of the disabled, and created a good environment for the comprehensive development of the cause of the disabled in the new journey.
This year, the implementation of the 14th Five-Year Plan for the Protection and Development of Persons with Disabilities was accelerated, the livelihood protection and public services for persons with disabilities were effectively improved, and the sense of gain, happiness and security of persons with disabilities continued to increase.
This year, the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Construction of a Barrier-free Environment was promulgated and put into effect, and a new breakthrough was made in the construction of laws and regulations for the cause of persons with disabilities. This special law provides a solid legal guarantee for further ensuring the equal, full and convenient participation and integration of persons with disabilities and the elderly into social life, and promoting the sharing of the fruits of social development by all members of society.
In the past year, international exchanges and cooperation in the field of persons with disabilities have been further expanded, making positive contributions to serving the overall situation of national diplomacy. The China-US Coordination on Disability Affairs was successfully held, actively participating in the construction of the "Belt and Road" and promoting practical cooperation in the field of disability work among countries along the "Belt and Road".
At the end of the year and the beginning of the year, the new ** platform of the China Disabled Persons' Federation will follow the footsteps of time with you and review the warm moments of the cause of the disabled in 2023.
The 8th National Congress of the China Disabled Persons' Federation was held in Beijing, depicting a new blueprint for the development of the cause of the disabled in the new era and new journey
On the morning of September 18, 2023, the 8th National Congress of the China Disabled Persons' Federation opened at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. **Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi and other party and state leaders attended the meeting to congratulate, and Ding Xuexiang delivered a speech on behalf of ***. The speech fully affirmed the historic achievements made by China in the cause of the disabled in the past ten years in the new era, made arrangements for the comprehensive development of the cause of the disabled in the new journey, put forward the requirements of "one must be adhered to" and "three must be firmly grasped", and clarified the distinctive theme, guiding ideology, value orientation, historical mission and goals and tasks of the cause of the disabled. Before the Eighth Congress, the Disabled Persons' Federations at the provincial, municipal, county and township levels across the country worked together to complete the task of re-election in a steady and orderly manner.
The International Centennial Celebration was successfully held, and the Chairman sent a congratulatory letter to the celebration
On May 21, 2023, we sent a congratulatory letter to the International Centennial Celebration, and on the occasion of the National Day for the Disabled, I extended cordial greetings to the disabled and their relatives across the country, and to the disabled workers, and expressed my heartfelt thanks to the international organizations and people from all walks of life who care about and support the cause of the disabled in China. State Councilor Chen Yiqin attended the opening ceremony of the ceremony, read out the congratulatory letter of the President and delivered a speech. During the celebration, a series of activities were held at the same time, such as the award ceremony of the International Outstanding Achievement Award and the Centennial Contribution Award, the International Centennial Strategy Seminar, the main forum and 8 sub-forums, the "Belt and Road" Disability Affairs Theme Forum, and the 2023 China International Welfare Expo.
The 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou was successfully held, and the Chinese delegation achieved the best results in history
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The 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou was successfully held in Hangzhou from October 22 to 28, 2023. **Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang attended the opening ceremony and announced the opening of the Games, and State Councilor Chen Yiqin attended the opening and closing ceremonies. The Asian Para Games featured 22 major events and 501 minor events, and more than 3,000 athletes from 44 countries and regions in Asia participated in the competition. The 439 athletes of the Chinese sports delegation participated in all events, won a total of 521 medals of 214 gold, 167 silver and 140 bronze, broke 13 world records and 35 Asian records, ranked first in the medal table of the Asian Para Games, and achieved the best results in the history of the Chinese sports delegation since participating in the Asian Para Games.
The China Disabled Persons' Federation has carried out in-depth education on the theme of studying and implementing the ideology of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era
The China Disabled Persons' Federation conscientiously implements the spirit of the series of important speeches of the general secretary on theme education, takes the study and implementation of the theme education of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era as a major political task, firmly grasps the general requirements of "learning ideas, strengthening party spirit, emphasizing practice, and making new contributions", based on the actual work of the disabled, and closely combines the theme education with the implementation of the "learning to listen and follow", "go and change", and "14th Five-Year Plan" for the protection and development of the disabled. Solid results have been achieved in promoting work through learning.
The 7th National Vocational Skills Competition for the Disabled and the 4th National Disability Exhibition Festival were successfully held, and Premier Li Qiang made important instructions on improving the vocational skills of the disabled and promoting the employment and entrepreneurship of the disabled
(Swipe up and down to see more**).The 7th National Vocational Skills Competition for Persons with Disabilities and the 4th National Disability Festival were successfully held in Jinan from June 27 to 29, 2023. Li Qiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China and premier, made important instructions on improving the vocational skills of the disabled and promoting the employment and entrepreneurship of the disabled. State Councilor Chen Yiqin attended the opening ceremony and announced the opening of the competition. The competition set up a total of 28 competitions in five categories, including information and communication technology, arts and crafts, handicrafts, industry and advanced manufacturing, life services, etc., 950 disabled players from all over the country participated in the competition, of which 56 disabled people stood out in the competition and were awarded the title of "national technical expert". In the 10th International Vocational Skills Competition for Persons with Disabilities held in March 2023, 29 disabled players from the Chinese delegation won 6 golds, 7 silvers and 7 bronzes.
The implementation of the 14th Five-Year Plan for the Protection and Development of Persons with Disabilities has been accelerated, and the livelihood protection and public services for persons with disabilities have been vigorously improved
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Persons with disabilities who are unstable in poverty alleviation, vulnerable to poverty on the margins, or who have sudden and serious difficulties are included in the scope of monitoring and assistance, and the bottom line of not returning to poverty on a large scale has been maintained. In 2023, 102830,000 disabled people enjoy the minimum living guarantee, and 11.82 million disabled people with difficulties receive living allowance, 1,57330,000 severely disabled people receive nursing subsidies, and the coverage rate of basic services is stable at more than 85%, 4680,000 disabled children have received assistance, the enrollment rate of school-age disabled children and adolescents in compulsory education has steadily increased, 30,813 disabled students have been admitted to colleges and universities, and 54 new urban and rural disabled people have been employed40,000 people. On June 7, 2023, the national college entrance examination kicked off, and reasonable accommodations were provided to nearly 10,000 candidates with disabilities across the country through printing large-character or Braille scrolls, providing special guidance, providing hearing aids, and setting up barrier-free passages. The increase in the support of the "reasonable accommodation" service for the college entrance examination and the improvement of the escort policy have helped more disabled candidates usher in the "dream come true".
The Law on the Construction of a Barrier-free Environment has come into effect, and new breakthroughs have been made in the construction of laws and regulations for persons with disabilities
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On June 28, 2023, the third meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress voted to pass the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Construction of a Barrier-free Environment, which will come into force on September 1, 2023. As a special law for the construction of a barrier-free environment in China, it provides a solid legal guarantee for further ensuring the equal, full and convenient participation and integration of the disabled and the elderly into social life in the new era, and promoting all members of society to share the fruits of economic and social development. After the promulgation of the law, actively organize and carry out publicity and implementation, and create a good atmosphere for the whole society to publicize and implement the law on the construction of a barrier-free environment and for everyone to enjoy a barrier-free environment. On November 13, 2023, the Supreme People's Procuratorate, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, and the China Disabled Persons' Federation jointly released 12 typical cases of public interest litigation for the construction of a barrier-free environment.
The first batch of "Beauty Workshops" was officially unveiled
On November 29, 2023, the "Beautiful Workshop" Employment and Income Increase Project for Disabled Women and the Unveiling Ceremony of the First Batch of "Beautiful Workshops" were held in Wuhan, Hubei. "Beauty Workshop" is a project jointly initiated by the China Disabled Persons' Federation, the All-China Women's Federation, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the National Rural Revitalization Administration. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the project plans to launch 100 "beauty workshops" through layers of cultivation, recommendation and selection, and radiate and drive the employment and income of more than 10,000 disabled women.
International exchanges and cooperation in the field of persons with disabilities have been further expanded, making positive contributions to serving the overall situation of the country's diplomacy
The All-China Disabled Persons' Federation actively supports the relief of disabled persons affected by floods and floods
Enhance the cultural service capacity of the disabled, and enrich the spiritual and cultural life of the disabled
(Swipe up and down to see more**).On April 23, 2023, the 2nd National Reading Conference was held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, during which the Forum on the Protection of Reading Rights and Interests was held for the first time, focusing on protecting the basic reading rights and interests of special groups, promoting the landing, implementation and promotion of the Marrakesh Treaty in China, and better protecting the cultural rights and interests of the majority of people with print disabilities in China. From June to October, the latest large-scale situational music and painting drama "A Thousand Hands and a Thousand Eyes" created and rehearsed by the China Disabled Persons' Art Troupe was performed at the Dunhuang Grand Theater in Dunhuang City, Gansu Province, and 24 performances of "Sharing the Fragrance and Creating a Better Future" were held at the grassroots level, bringing culture to the grassroots and to the disabled. On November 30, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities theme evening "My Dream, Life Code", sponsored by the China Disabled Persons' Federation and organized by the China Special Art Guidance Center for Disabled Persons and other units, was held at the Beizhan Theater in Beijing. On December 3, the China Blind Association and the China Braille Publishing House held a public welfare meeting for the 70th anniversary of the establishment of "Seeing Tomorrow".
Focusing on a series of important nodes for persons with disabilities, carry out in-depth publicity and education and civilized practice activities to help the disabled
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The China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF) jointly launched the 33rd National Day for the Disabled with the theme of "Improving the Social Security System and Care Service System for the Disabled, and Promoting the Comprehensive Development of the Cause of the Disabled", and carried out the publicity and education activities of the 7th National Disability Prevention Day with the theme of "Preventing Congenital Disability and Safeguarding a Better Future". During the National Love Ear Day, World Autism Day, Love Your Eyes Day, Physically Disabled Activity Day, International Day of the Deaf, World Mental Health Day, International Day of the Blind and International Day of Persons with Disabilities, local disabled persons' federations have joined forces with all sectors of society to carry out a series of civilized practice activities to help the disabled, such as public welfare performances, exhibitions, knowledge publicity, and volunteer services, creating a strong atmosphere of caring for the disabled in the whole society.
Some are from Xinhua News Agency, Hangzhou 4th Asian Paralympic Games, China.com, Guangxi Disabled Persons' Federation, Beijing News, etc. Editors: Pan Wenchang Review: Zhang Xuefei, Zhang Zhengdan.