China makes substantial progress in improving accessibility for children with disabilities. UNICEF representative

Xinhua

1st June 2026

China makes substantial progress in improving accessibility for children with disabilities. UNICEF representative

China has made substantial progress in improving accessibility for children with disabilities, said Amakobe Sande, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Representative to China.

Sande made the remarks ahead of International Children's Day, noting that China's law on building a barrier-free living environment marks an important step forward in promoting accessibility.

"It establishes clear standards and accountability, and lays the groundwork for more inclusive systems," she said.

China has also stepped up efforts to provide greater support to families of children with disabilities through child welfare reform, Sande said. The country's inclusive education policy has also helped ensure that children with disabilities can attend mainstream schools alongside their peers, she added, while noting that more remains to be done.

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