During the ongoing 12 National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games of China, venues, hotels and transport hubs are all using a range of assistive devices backed by advanced technology for people with disabilities, from sign-language translators to brain-computer-interface wheelchairs. At the Pazhou Lab in Guangzhou City of south China's Guangdong Province, which co-hosts the special sports events with the neighboring Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions, researchers showcased new assistive devices developed for the Games. One highlight was an AI sign-language translator, now deployed in several hotels hosting athletes. To complement the device, developers have also published a sign-language translation application. Users with hearing impairments can request a translator with a single tap. Another innovation available for athletes to try during the Games is a brain-computer-interface (BCI) wheelchair. Its accompanying headband collects electro-encephalography (EEG), electro-oculography (EOG), and head-motion signals, enabling hands-free control. Users can turn, accelerate or slow down the wheelchair through simple actions like eye blinking or head tilting. The wheelchair offers new autonomy for people with severe disabilities, according to Cai. In addition, the Games are also applying six-legged guide robots, smart barrier-free systems and other high-tech assistive solutions to provide improving accessibility for Games' participants. Running from Dec. 8 to 15, China's 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and 9th National Special Olympic Games features a total of 46 major events with a record number of participants. Shotlist: Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, south China - Dec 6, 2025: 1. Various of person with hearing disability communicating with staff member via sign language interpreting device; students watching demonstration; 2. Various of Shi Chengchuan, founder and CEO of Voibook Technology, demonstrating independently developed sign language interpreting application; 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Shi Chengchuan, founder; CEO, Voibook Technology (starting with shot 2/partially overlaid with shot 4): "Once you click the 'Call Now' button, you will be connected to a sign-language interpreter, who will provide service free of charge as a volunteer. So far, 180 interpreters from across the country have signed up as volunteers on our platform." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE]; 4. Volunteer sign language interpretor waving to audiences via application [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE]; 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Cai Honghua, researcher, Brain-Computer Interface Intelligence Research Center, Pazhou Lab: "You can control the cursor with head movements (to select the options) and issue a 'confirm' command with a blink. The wheelchair will then move forward automatically. To turn, just tilt your head in the desired direction."; 6. Various of Cai Honghua, researcher at Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Intelligence Research Center of Pazhou Lab, controlling cursor with headband; 7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Cai Honghua, researcher, Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)Intelligence Research Center, Pazhou Lab (ending with shot 8): "As long as the user can move their head and blink normally, they can fully operate the wheelchair without using their hands. The system also monitors the user's attention and filters out unintentional blinks."; 8. Various of Cai controlling wheelchair with BCI system; 9. Various of six-lagged guide robot guiding people. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]