Online service set to help disabled people

China has been stepping up comprehensive efforts to improve the lives of people with disabilities and create more job opportunities for them to prosper.

On May 15, the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the China Disabled Persons’ Federation began nationwide operation of online services in relation to applications for living allowances and subsidies for nursing care. The initiative was launched as China marked its 32nd National Disability Day.

People with disabilities can now submit their applications, inquiries or information updates via the platform without any need for on-site administrative review.

Government allowances and subsidies have benefited over 12 million disabled people who are struggling financially and 15 million people with severe disabilities as of late April, according to the latest figures from the Civil Affairs Ministry.