Friday, July 25, 2008

A Welcome Development















On earlier trips, I saw no signs of the disabled in China; but now there are changes. With its inlaid stone sidewalks and high thresholds, China is notoriously inaccessible, but now ramps and alternative courses abound many places. Perhaps it's the influence of the Olympics. One sees wheelchairs many places, though not the motorized type which afford people more independence. It's a start.

For the first time, I encountered the Chinese deaf (below). They use sign, but I have no information as to their system.

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