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Home renovations benefit the disabled

China had supported approximately 1.18 million families with disabled members in renovating their homes to incorporate barrier-free facilities by the end of November this year, according to the China Disabled Persons' Federation. The renovations outfitted the homes of the disabled with assistive devices and smart safety systems, enhancing mobility and ensuring safer bathrooms and kitchens. From 2021 to 2023, China helped almost 1.24 million disabled children receive rehabilitation services. From January to October this year, 443,000 children were assisted, covering nearly all those in need. By the end of last year, China had established 12,463 rehabilitation centers employing 360,000 staff members, significantly improving service quality through standardized training for rehabilitation professionals.

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