Seeing Beyond the Surface: A History of Blind Massage in Beijing Feb 19, 2021 4:30 pm | 1 comment | 230 reads
A good massage can be a boon for both body and soul, but can it benefit others, too?
If you have spent any time in Beijing or other cities in China, you probably noticed buildings advertising 盲人按摩,
mángrén ànmó blind massage, and wondered a) why there are so many, and b) if the people giving the massages are actually blind. It turns out that in the latter half of the 20th century, massage became a preferred profession for people with limited vision.
According to the World Blind Union Asia Pacific, as of 2018, there were more than 17.5 million people with limited vision or blindness in China, making up one of the country’s largest disabled groups. Although disabled people in China receive legal and governmental support, and many industries have introduced diversity and inclusion policies, blind or low vis
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“Bear claw” cafe: Hinichijou on Yongkang Road has become a hit among locals, with many lining up to get served coffee by bear-clawed baristas via a small hole in the wall, reports Sixth Tone.
On top of the novelty of the artificial bear claw, customers have fallen in love with the concept of providing employment opportunities for the disabled sector.
“I heard there are people with disabilities working here, so I wanted to come and support them,” a customer lining up for his coffee was quoted as saying.
Customers are also praising the establishment for the taste of the coffee that they serve.
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