CPPCC member to propose forum for disabled, seniors

Yang Jia investigates the management of an escalator operation at a subway station in Beijing on Feb 9. Visually disabled Yang Jia, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and also a lecturer with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, plans to propose during the third session of the 11th CPPCC to establish an Internet forum for disabled and senior citizens to broaden their networking opportunities, exchange ideas and solve everyday life difficulties. [Photo/Xinhua]