习近平强调，各级党委和政府要高度重视残疾人工作，持续提升残疾人公共服务质量，积极营造全 社会理解、尊重、关心、帮助残疾人的良好氛围和环境。各级残联组织和广大残疾人工作者要不断提高 服务能力和水平，努力做残疾人信得过、靠得住的知心人、贴心人。希望广大残疾人从自强模范身上汲 取精神力量，勇敢克服困难挑战，积极追求人生梦想，为以中国式现代化全面推进强国建设、民族复兴 伟业作出积极贡献。 李强会见第七次全国自强模范暨助残先进表彰大会代表 新华社北京5月16日电 第七次全国自强模范暨助残先进表彰大会16日在京召开。中共中央总书 记、国家主席、中央军委主席习近平作出重要指示，在第三十五个全国助残日到来之际，代表党中央， 向受表彰的全国自强模范和残疾人工作先进集体、先进个人表示祝贺，向全国广大残疾人及其亲属、残 疾人工作者致以问候。 习近平指出，残疾人是推进中国式现代化的重要力量，也是需要格外关心、格外关注的特殊困难群 体。新征程上，要坚持以新时代中国特色社会主义思想为指导，进一步完善残疾人社会保障制度和关爱 服务体系，切实保障残疾人平等权益，促进残疾人事业全面发展。 会前，中共中央政治局常委、国务院总理李强会见大会代表并 ...

Core Points - The Chinese government has made significant strides in improving the rights and welfare of disabled individuals, emphasizing their role as equal members of society and vital contributors to national development [1][2][3] - Recent legislative changes have established legal protections for disabled individuals, ensuring their rights and access to necessary support [2][4] - The development of a comprehensive social security system and care services for disabled individuals has been prioritized, leading to increased participation in social and economic activities [3][4] Group 1: Rights and Welfare - The government has implemented measures to enhance the living conditions of disabled individuals, including improved accessibility in public transportation and facilities [4] - As of the end of 2024, approximately 27.49 million disabled individuals are enrolled in basic pension insurance, with 12.46 million receiving pensions [4] - Legal frameworks have been strengthened, with 38 laws incorporating special protections for disabled individuals, reflecting a growing societal commitment to their rights [4][5] Group 2: Education and Employment - Disabled youth are increasingly gaining access to education, with 12,500 enrolled in special education high schools and 30,800 in higher education institutions by the end of 2024 [10] - Employment opportunities for disabled individuals have expanded, with 9.144 million employed and 512,000 new jobs created in the past year [10] - Initiatives like the "Beautiful Workshop" project have facilitated flexible employment for over 12,400 disabled women, enhancing their economic independence [10] Group 3: Cultural and Technological Integration - Disabled individuals are now enjoying greater access to cultural experiences, with initiatives like guided tours in museums that cater to their needs [12] - The digital divide is being addressed through the development of over 3,000 accessible websites and apps, improving the quality of life for disabled individuals [13] - Advanced technologies, such as brain-machine interfaces, are being utilized to enhance the capabilities of disabled individuals, enabling them to perform tasks that were previously challenging [14]

Core Points - The upcoming 7th National Self-Reliance Model and Advanced Assistance Award Conference is a significant event that reviews the achievements in the development of the disabled community and promotes the spirit of self-reliance in the Chinese nation [1][2] - A total of 200 self-reliance models, 200 advanced collectives, and 60 advanced individuals in the field of disability work are set to be honored, marking both a summary of the past and a commitment to the future [1][2] Group 1 - The National Self-Reliance Model Award is the highest honor for individuals and collectives that have made outstanding contributions to the disabled community, held every five years since its establishment in 1991 [2] - The previous six conferences have witnessed the transformation of China's disability work from "survival guarantee" to "comprehensive development," allowing 85 million disabled individuals to become participants, contributors, and beneficiaries of modernization [2] - The stories of self-reliance models serve as beacons for 85 million disabled individuals, showcasing that physical limitations do not define life boundaries [2][5] Group 2 - The recognition of self-reliance models not only provides motivation but also represents a new starting point in life, enhancing their confidence and social engagement [4][5] - The achievements of self-reliance models illustrate the diverse dimensions of the disabled community's contributions, including poverty alleviation, technological innovation, and public service [5][6] - The shift from "envying models" to "becoming models" signifies a transformation from being defined by others to self-definition within the disabled community [5][11] Group 3 - The support for the disabled community is described as a "lever" that can reshape social perceptions, activate resource networks, and strengthen rights protection, facilitating their transition from "recipients of help" to "equal participants" [6][11] - The "Double Innovation Park" in Hebei province has successfully helped over 100 disabled individuals find employment and has become a model for empowering the disabled through industry development [8][9] - Future plans for the "Double Innovation Park" include establishing AI digital e-commerce bases in rural areas, promoting a new model for rural revitalization through digital technology [10][11]