Accessible facilities construction and assistive technology application of public sports venues in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2023.12.011
- VernacularTitle:深圳市公共体育场馆无障碍设施建设与辅助技术应用
- Author:
Fubing QIU
1
;
Yaru YANG
2
Author Information
1. Physical Education College, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
2. WHO-FICs Collaborating Center in China, Beijing 100068, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
public sports venues;
accessible environment;
construction;
service;
assistive technology
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2023;29(12):1465-1472
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo investigate the current situation of accessible facilities construction and assistive technology application of existing sports venues in Shenzhen, and analyze the existing problems. MethodsFrom November 19, 2022 to Februry 17, 2023, using the standards for the construction of accessible sports venues, the accessible construction and services of public sports venues and the application of assistive technology in eight districts of Shenzhen were investigated and evaluated on the spot. ResultsThere were curb ramps and accessible public toilets for all the stadiums; surface indicator for 87.5% (7/8) stadiums; wheelchair ramps, accessible elevators and accessible wheelchair seats for 62.5% (5/8) stadiums; accessible route for 37.5% (3/8) stadiums; handrails for 12.5% (1/8) stadiums; accessible vehicles parking lots for 75% (6/8) stadiums; and 25% (2/8) stadiums used assistive technology. ConclusionThis study evaluated the accessibility of accessible facilities and assistive technologies in sports venues in Shenzhen, including entering the stadium, entering the interior of the stadium and taking exercise. In terms of accessible facilities, the number of venues for the construction of curb ramps and accessible public toilets is the most, the number of venues for the construction of accessible handrails is the least, and the application of assistive technology is the worst.
