On May 16, 2019, Party and state leaders Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Wang Huning and others met with representatives of the 6th National Self-improvement Model and Advanced Commendation Conference for the Disabled at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Xueren
"Let the majority of disabled people live and work in peace and contentment, food and clothing, and live a happy and beautiful life, is an important manifestation of our party's purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly, and it is an inevitable requirement of our socialist system."
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has attached great importance to the cause of the disabled. Disabled people are more courageous to meet the challenges of life and realize their dreams more strongly.
Bearing in mind the earnest entrustment of the General Secretary, the disabled persons' federations at all levels and all departments ensure the basic livelihood of the disabled, improve the quality of life of the disabled, promote the all-round development of the disabled, fully protect the rights of the disabled in life, education, employment, etc., and seek the well-being of the disabled. , to promote the high-quality development of the cause of the disabled.
Weaving the bottom protection net
Safeguarding the better life of disabled people
There are 85 million disabled people in China. Their living conditions, rehabilitation, education, employment, and poverty alleviation are related to the quality of life and happiness of thousands of families.
In recent years, my country has established a special welfare system for disabled people covering tens of millions of disabled people at the national level, including living subsidies, nursing subsidies, and child rehabilitation subsidies. health problems, and accelerate the realization of the goal of "rehabilitation services for all" for the disabled.
On September 17, 2020, Xi Jinping inspected Hunan and said at the grass-roots representative symposium hosted by him, "Continuously meeting the people's needs for a better life, the rights and interests of the disabled must be protected, and the cause of the disabled must continue to be promoted."
Along with the new process of national development, China's cause for the disabled has also made historic progress, and each data has witnessed the great achievements of the cause of the disabled in China.
——By the end of 2020, more than 7.1 million registered impoverished persons with disabilities under the current national poverty standard have been lifted out of poverty as scheduled.
——By the end of 2020, 1.075 million disabled people will be supported and supported by people in extreme poverty, and more than 10 million disabled people will be covered by the minimum living guarantee.
——As of the third quarter of 2021, the living allowances for the disabled in my country have benefited 11.895 million disabled people, and the nursing subsidies for severely disabled people have benefited 14.898 million disabled people, with an annual funding amount exceeding 30 billion yuan.
Only by consolidating the bottom line of people's livelihood and improving people's well-being can we continuously improve the people's sense of happiness and gain.
In order to strengthen the basic living security of the disabled, enable the disabled group to live a better life, and promote the high-quality development of the cause of the disabled in my country, in 2021, the "14th Five-Year Plan for the Protection and Development of Disabled Persons" issued by the State Council, During the "Five" period, new arrangements have been made for the cause of disabled persons.
Zhang Haidi, chairman of the China Disabled Persons' Federation, said that over the years, more than 20 laws and regulations, including the Civil Code, have stipulated the protection of the rights and interests of persons with disabilities; financial investment at all levels in the cause of persons with disabilities has increased year by year, and there are more than 4,000 service facilities for persons with disabilities.
More and more disabled people have been helped, their material living standards have been improved, and their spiritual and cultural lives have also improved.
Facilitate study and job search
Encourage people with disabilities to bravely pursue their dreams
The living condition of the disabled is an important symbol of the progress of social civilization.
With the continuous development of the cause of the disabled in our country, more and more disabled people have stepped out of their small circles, entered the society, and bravely pursued their dreams.
On July 28, 2016, when Xi Jinping inspected Tangshan City, Hebei Province, he said: "Able people can live a wonderful life, and disabled people can also live a wonderful life. Each of us must cherish life, pursue health, and strive to create A wonderful life worthy of the times.”
On the way to school, the disabled group has the right to receive education.
On September 2, 2021, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics welcomed the first undergraduate freshman of the 2021 class, Xing Yifan.
He suffered from congenital muscular dystrophy since he was a child. He was 18 years old, but only weighed 18 kg.
At the age of 6 months, he was diagnosed with ALS and was unable to move freely.
In the end, he was admitted to Beihang University with excellent grades. The school also specially prepared a loving dormitory with an independent bathroom for him, and the child's mother can also accompany him to study here.
The story of Xing Yifan is a microcosm of the development of higher education for the disabled in my country in recent years. The whole society's sincere care for the disabled group, such as the warm spring breeze soothes people's hearts and gives people upward strength.
It is understood that during the "13th Five-Year Plan" period, a total of 57,477 persons with disabilities were admitted to ordinary colleges and universities, an increase of 50.11% compared with the "12th Five-Year Plan" period.
In addition, 9,966 disabled people were admitted to the Higher Special Education College through a single test and a single move, an increase of 47.54% compared with the "Twelfth Five-Year Plan" period.
Everyone has the right to pursue their dreams and achieve a career, and people with disabilities are no exception.
Promoting the employment of disabled people is also an important way to help disabled people integrate into society and realize the value of life.
"It is a great help for us disabled groups to be able to get employment at home." Wang Fengyun, a disabled person who lives in Binzhou Town, Binyang County, Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, said in an interview with People's Daily Online.
36-year-old Wang Fengyun has suffered from physical diseases since childhood. He could not stand up on crutches until he was 17 years old. Usually, he mainly does odd jobs to make a living, and his income is unstable.
In August 2021, Wang Fengyun became one of the disabled students in Binyang County Disabled Employment Base, engaged in the production of Zhuang brocade handmade jewelry and live streaming activities, which not only increased his income, but also enhanced his confidence in life .
It is reported that during the "13th Five-Year Plan" period, 1.808 million disabled persons will be newly employed in urban and rural areas. In 2020, 380,000 persons with disabilities will be newly employed, and the employment scale of disabled persons will reach 8.62 million. Government-subsidized occupations for disabled persons will be developed. More than 400,000 people have been trained.
More and more disabled people have achieved employment and income through various forms such as proportional employment, centralized employment, flexible employment and self-employment.
hand in hand to the future
Promote the development of ice and snow sports for the disabled
In 2021, at the Tokyo Paralympic Games, the Chinese delegation has won 96 gold medals, 60 silver medals and 51 bronze medals, achieving "double first" in the gold medal list and medal list for the fifth time in a row.
In the international arena, Chinese disabled athletes have created one miracle after another with the spirit of self-improvement, which is a sign of the vigorous development of disabled sports in our country.
General Secretary Xi Jinping has always cared about disabled athletes.
On January 4, 2022, when Xi Jinping inspected the preparations for the 2022 Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing, he emphasized, "We must provide athletes with convenience, speed and precision in order to meet what athletes want and what they need. , detailed services, especially for the special needs of disabled athletes, add relevant barrier-free facilities."
In terms of the Winter Paralympics, although my country started late, it has been catching up in recent years and gradually developing and expanding.
Since 2016, my country has participated in a number of international Winter Paralympic events, and achieved "zero" breakthroughs in many events.
At the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Paralympic Games, the Chinese wheelchair curling team won the championship, achieving a breakthrough of zero gold medals and zero medals in the history of my country's Winter Paralympic Games.
In 2022, my country will participate in all six major events of the Beijing Winter Paralympics.
Nowadays, in various communities and streets, more and more disabled people go out of their homes and enjoy the joy brought by sports.
These changes are inseparable from the support of disabled people's federations and sports departments at all levels.
In order to promote the development of ice and snow sports for the disabled, the China Disabled Persons' Federation has issued the "Winter Paralympic Program Revitalization Plan", "Winter Paralympic Glory Action Plan" and "Public Ice and Snow Action Plan for the Disabled" to vigorously promote the development of Winter Paralympic sports across the country.
Since 2016, the China Disabled Persons' Federation has held the "Snow Sports Season for Disabled Persons" for six consecutive years.
Only disabled persons from 14 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) participated in the first session, and now 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) have participated, which has basically covered the whole country.
The Beijing Winter Paralympics will start on March 4.
We believe that with the holding of the Beijing Winter Paralympics, more and more disabled people will be able to participate in sports, participate in ice and snow sports, and improve their quality of life.
In today's China, there are people with disabilities in all walks of life and in all fields. More and more people with disabilities have received better education, realized employment and entrepreneurship, and participated in sports competitions. They have written their own stories with tenacious spirit and unyielding will. legendary life.
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