Such 'barrier free access to the palace' is too unethical

2024-12-18

Renting a wheelchair to enter the Forbidden City not only liberates the legs, but also has a dedicated priority channel, completely eliminating the need for queuing, which is very valuable. According to reports, some tourists intentionally rent wheelchairs to simplify security checks and use accessible channels to quickly enter the Forbidden City. In order to optimize the park experience for people with disabilities and other groups, major scenic spots in Beijing are equipped with barrier free access. Taking the Forbidden City as an example, barrier free access has been established for many years and wheelchair rental services are provided, hoping that every tourist can come and leave satisfied. Some able-bodied individuals, in order to take advantage of loopholes, insist on using wheelchairs and even offer free rides to fellow travelers. While they save time and effort, they indirectly occupy the resources of vulnerable groups, which goes against the original intention of public facility construction and is truly unfair. Upon closer examination of the tricks behind this, it can be found that the success of the above tactics was not only due to the crooked intentions of the parties involved, but also the instigation of some people. According to reports, at least 10 shops on Donghuamen Street in the Forbidden City are renting wheelchairs, and some shop owners even actively promote them, openly using "spending a small amount of money to avoid queuing" as a selling point. Obviously, the love channel has become a way for some people to accumulate wealth. In addition, on major social media platforms, you can easily search for relevant "strategies" and write a lengthy article on how to take advantage. There are so many negative demonstrations, naturally some people will follow suit. In the end, what increases is the cost of social trust, and the negative effects formed cannot be underestimated. The accessible passage in the Forbidden City is not the first one to be "scraped". Previously, similar phenomena were exposed in Shanghai Disneyland Scenic Area and Xi'an Terra Cotta Warriors Scenic Area. This reminds relevant parties to face the problem squarely and come up with governance measures. The Tourism Law clearly stipulates that "disabled people, elderly people, minors and other tourists shall enjoy convenience and preferential treatment in tourism activities in accordance with laws, regulations and relevant provisions." To safeguard the legal rights and interests of these groups and dispel the idea of other groups taking advantage, the first step is to eliminate the ambiguous rules. For example, raising the entry threshold for stores that rent wheelchairs and other equipment, requiring them to strictly register the rental personnel and reasons, and imposing penalties on violators; Strengthen the verification of documents in accessible channels, and promptly dissuade those found to be fraudulent. Those in serious situations may be blacklisted. Online platforms should also do a good job of screening and filtering, and promptly clean up various "strategies" that are either stupid or bad. The attitude towards vulnerable groups reflects the level of civilization in a society. The construction of an accessible environment requires both hardware and software. Maintaining the operating rules together is not only a care for people with disabilities, but also a reflection of everyone's cultural literacy? (New Society)

Edit:Luo yu    Responsible editor:Zhou shu

Source:Beijing Daily

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