Photo taken on August 27, 2008 shows the barrier-free sign at a subway station in Beijing, capital of China. Numbers of barrier-free signs have appeared recently at Beijing subway stations as the Beijing Paralympic Games approaches.

A volunteer helps move the wheelchair of French athlete Nicolas Peifer into a barrier-free taxi in front of the Main Press Center in Beijing on September 4, 2008. Many barrier-free facilities were installed in buses, taxis and subway stations, making it more convenient for disable people to get on and off.

French athlete Nicolas Peifer gets on a barrier-free taxi in front of the Main Press Center in Beijing on September 4, 2008. Many barrier-free facilities were installed in buses, taxis and subway stations, making it more convenient for disable people to get on and off.

Photo taken on September 2, 2008 shows a Braille menu at a restaurant in Beijing, capital of China. Many service sectors such as restaurants and shopping malls have established obstacle-free facilities as the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games approaches.

(Xinhua News Agency September 5, 2008)