Accessible facilities construction and assistive technology application of public sports venues in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China / 中国康复理论与实践

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.