All the stations of the city's eight subway lines have at least one entry and exit which can be used by passengers in wheelchairs.

Beijing has opened 16 special bus lines and prepared 400 special vehicles for the games. All the stations of the city's eight subway lines have at least one entry and exit which can be used by passengers in wheelchairs.

The city has set up its first barrier-free taxi team. And tourist attractions such as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City have installed barrier-free facilities.

BOCOG has also designated 22 hospitals and 16 hotels for the attendants of the Paralympics. 30-thousand volunteers will be on hand during the games.

(CCTV August 26, 2008)