Shanghai Disney Resort has reaffirmed its commitment to accessibility and inclusion by hosting its fourth annual disability inclusion forum on December 2, 2025, strategically timed to coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The event brought together over 200 participants from diverse sectors, creating a dynamic platform for substantive dialogue on implementing disability inclusion practices.
Murray King, Vice-President of Public Affairs and Communications at the resort, emphasized the company’s philosophy: ‘At Shanghai Disney Resort, we believe dreams should be within everyone’s reach. This annual forum reinforces our dedication to advancing accessibility through both awareness-building and concrete action, ensuring accessibility remains central to our resort’s ongoing development.’
The forum gained significant credibility with the participation of Lyu Shiming, Standing Committee Member of the 14th National People’s Congress and President of the China Association of Volunteers for Persons with Disabilities. Lyu noted China’s progressive integration of barrier-free features across public spaces and sports facilities, specifically praising Shanghai Disney Resort’s meticulous attention to accessibility details—from curb designs to innovative infrastructure solutions—as exemplary for other organizations to follow.
Adding an inspirational dimension to the event, former Paralympic sailing team member Xu Jingkun shared his remarkable journey of participating in the grueling 26,000-nautical-mile Vendée Globe race. ‘Initially, the possibility of sailing across the ocean with one hand seemed questionable,’ Xu recounted. ‘However, my success has ultimately opened new pathways for athletes with disabilities, demonstrating what’s possible with determination and proper support.’
The forum served as both a celebration of progress and a call to action, highlighting how targeted initiatives and corporate leadership can drive meaningful change in disability inclusion across Chinese society.