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editor's note
The year 2023 was a key year for building on the past and further implementing the plan for the protection and development of disabled people during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period. Looking back on the year, let's highlight the notable strides made in the work for people with disability in 2023.
- May 21
Centennial celebration of Rehabilitation International successfully held
The Centennial Celebration of Rehabilitation International (RI) was held in Beijing on May 21.
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- June 27
7th National Vocational Skills Competition for Disabled People successfully held
The seventh National Vocational Skills Competition for Disabled People and the exhibition of works made by people with disability was held in Jinan, Shandong province, from June 27 to 29.
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- June - October
More cultural service and activities for people of disability
From June to October, the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe performed 105 shows of the newly staged large-scale situational audio-visual drama "Thousand-armed, thousand-eyed" at the Dunhuang Grand Theatre in Dunhuang, Gansu province.
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- Sept 1
Law on building a barrier-free living environment takes effect
A law on building a barrier-free living environment was adopted at the third session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress on June 28, 2023 The new law come into effect on Sept 1, 2023.
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- Sept 18
China Disabled Persons' Federation holds eighth national congress
The China Disabled Persons' Federation held its eighth national congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Sept 18, 2023.
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- Oct 22
The 4th Asian Para Games successfully hosted
Chinese delegation achieves historic best performanceThe 4th Asian Para Games were successfully held in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province from Oct 22 to 28, 2023.
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- Nov 29
CDPF launches project to increase income of women of disability
A promotional meeting for the "beautiful workshop", a project to help women of disability find jobs and increase income, was held in Wuhan, Hubei province, on Nov 29, 2023.
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- Dec 10
CDPF further expands international exchanges and cooperation
Premier Li Qiang of the State Council met with International President of Lions Clubs International Patti Hill and her delegation at the Great Hall of the People, on Dec 10, 2023. Li said that he hopes Lions Clubs International will strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF) and the China Council of Lions Clubs.
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- Throughout 2023
CDPF provides timely support for people of disability affected by floods and earthquakes
Throughout 2023, the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF) made timely arrangements to support the relief work for people of disability in areas affected by floods and earthquakes.
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- Throughout 2023
Well-being of and public services for people of disability greatly enhanced
People of disability who are in poverty, prone to return to poverty, or faced with sudden serious difficulties have been included in monitoring and assistance programs, so that large-scale return to poverty among them is prevented.
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- Throughout 2023
Various promotional and educational events
support and assist people of disabilityThe China Disabled Persons' Federation, in collaboration with multiple departments, organized a series of events at the 33rd National Disability Day with the theme of "improving social security for people of disability and the systems of care and services, promoting the comprehensive development of the work of people of disability".
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