Policy digest

New services for disabled

China is targeting the establishment of universal aid and rehabilitation services for disabled children, aged 6 or younger, by 2025, according to a guideline released on July 10. Starting from Oct 1, a rehabilitation system will be put in place that covers all such children, and funds will be provided by local governments above county level, with subsidies from the central government, according to the guideline released by the State Council.

The goal is to meet demand for basic rehabilitation services for disabled children, especially those with impaired eyesight, hearing, speaking abilities, as well as those with autism, it said.