The research, development and application of cochlear implants have enabled nearly 90 percent of hearing-impaired children in China to hear, speak and attend regular kindergartens and schools, according to a press conference held by the China Disabled Persons' Federation on Tuesday.

人工耳蜗的研发和推广应用已使我国近90%的听障儿童能够听声学语，进入普通幼儿园和学校学习。这是中国残联召开的第三十四次全国助残日主题新闻发布会上获悉的。

Scientific research projects in the fields of disability rehabilitation, barrier-free environment development and assistive technology have been included in China's plan for key research and development.

科技部将残疾人康复、无障碍环境建设、辅具技术等领域科研项目纳入国家重点研发计划。

The federation has organized and implemented seven such projects to date, attracting participation from 25 universities, 16 research institutes and 24 enterprises, according to the press conference.

中国残联组织并实施的7个项目吸引了25所高校、16家科研院所、24家企业参与其中。

In the past five years, the federation has launched over 300 research projects to promote research on and the application of assistive technology. A number of research outcomes have already been widely applied, playing a significant role in improving the quality of life for people with disabilities, the press conference said.

同时，近五年来，中国残联设立各类科研课题300余项，助推助残科技研究、应用。一批科研成果已得到推广应用，在提升残疾人生活质量、助力残疾人事业高质量发展中发挥了重要作用。

Source:chinadaily

Editor: Chen Dawei

Senior Editor: MinJie