"A wheelchair area is provided for people with disabilities who use a wheelchair," 2022 APG Media Centre's Help Desk Staff Nike Tesalonica noted here on Saturday.
Several personal computers (PCs) have been installed with Talkback application for visually impaired people to facilitate hardware operation, she revealed.
"A total of 50 PCs have been provided at this Media Center. Several of them had been installed with Talkback (application)," she noted.
Workers, including sign language interpreters, are also ready to assist disabled journalists coming to the Media Centre, she explained.
In addition, road access has been provided to the 2022 APG Media Centre, located on the fifth floor of the Swiss Berlinn Sari Petojo Hotel, Solo, specifically for people with disabilities.
A Relaxation Room, equipped with several massaging chairs and two reflexology workers, is provided for those looking to unwind, she stated.
"This Media Center was just officially opened today. However, yesterday, many people had already arrived. There were more of them today, more than 20 people," Tesalonica remarked.
Several foreign journalists, such as from the Philippines, had also arrived at the 2022 APG Media Center. However, disabled journalists had yet to arrive, she noted
"We also provide facilities for disabled journalists at the press conference room. Yesterday, there was already a press conference, but no disabled journalists had arrived yet," she stated.
Those in need of information on the matches can directly access apg2022.com that is the official website for the 2022 APG, she remarked.
Indonesia became the host of the 2022 APG held in Solo, Central Java, from July 30 to August 6, 2022. However, the swimming sports branch competition is held in Semarang.
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Editor: Sri Haryati
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