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Disabled residents enjoy group wedding, supporting activities

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Witnessed by friends and relatives, five disabled couples got married at Shenzhen Fukang Center in Futian on March 19.

The “I want to have a home” dating ac tivity for disabled people was also held at the same time.

“T here are diffic ulties for people with disabiliti­es in marriage, namely conflict between livelihood and marriage, the lack of social and romantic communicat­ion and psychologi­cal barriers toward love,” said Su Liping, director of Xinzhihai Psychologi­cal Aid Ser vice Center, which is one of the organizers of the event.

Su pointed out that “disabled people should not rely too much on their partner in a relationsh­ip. They should be more independen­t and equal to ensure a sustainabl­e relationsh­ip”.

Futian distric t has hosted several activities to help disabled people recently.

On the morning of March 17, the 2017 Futian Disabled Persons Federation public welfare school was launched, offering free courses on literature and skills training for disabled people.

Since the initiation of the

Disabled people should not rely too much on their partner in a relationsh­ip. They should be more independen­t and equal to ensure a sustainabl­e relationsh­ip.” Su Liping, director of Xinzhihai Psychologi­cal Aid Service Center

school in 2015, it has alto - gether offered more than 500 courses. This year, the courses include flower arrangemen­t, painting, vocal music, sports, spoken English and sign language training.

Shenzhen Daily provided the story.

 ??  ?? One of the couples hold a wedding ceremony at the Shenzhen Fukang Center in Futian.
One of the couples hold a wedding ceremony at the Shenzhen Fukang Center in Futian.

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