Dongcheng, a city infiltrated by the fragrance of books. There are nearly 200 libraries, bookstores and reading spaces scattered in the streets and alleys, each of which is full of its own taste and pursuit, and also carries the rich cultural heritage and profound connotation of Dongcheng. There is such a bookstore in Chaoyangmen, Shanyuan Bookstore, which is positioned as a "life bookstore" and always uses the concept of "barrier-free" to create a "space of love", which not only meets the reading needs of special readers, but also brings warmth and care to the society.
In late spring, in front of the Shanyuan Book Store located next to the East Second Ring Road, tulips are blooming. "The flower language of tulips has the saying of fraternity, which is very much in line with our original intention of establishing this bookstore. Wang Xiujie, the person in charge of Shanyuan Study, said. In 2019, due to this wonderful fate, the Good Fortune Book House opened in the Galaxy SOHO Underground Plaza.
As the first characteristic bookstore in the country to be built with barrier-free innovation standards, Shanyuan Bookstore takes the construction of barrier-free environment as the service entry point, encourages readers to love life, cherish life, and sublimate life, and has been rated as Beijing Characteristic Bookstore, Beijing Demonstration Bookstore, and National Top Ten Theme Bookstore. "I hope that through these precious spiritual wealth, we can educate, inspire, and inspire people. Wang Xiujie introduced.
Walking into the Shanyuan Bookstore, I saw that under the simple and generous design, there was the ingenuity of the bookstore hidden everywhere. The desks are thoughtfully set up in an oval shape, with no edges and corners to prevent bumping, and the large space between each desk makes it easy for wheelchair readers to move freely through the store...... Wang Xiujie told reporters that unlike other bookstores, Shanyuan Bookstore follows the design concept of "every corner must be round, every corner must be flat" in the design of the store. "We don't have books or bookcases under the shelves, but we have reserved space for 'knee tolerance' so that people with disabilities in wheelchairs can get closer to the books. ”
Wang Xiujie introduced that at the beginning of construction, we specially invited experts from the Institute of Accessibility of Tsinghua University to guide the completion of the decoration design of the store in accordance with the relevant national standards for barrier-free facilities. "Everything from the design of the circulation in the bookstore to the doorknobs, the height of the doorbell, and the height of the cash register counter in the store have been carefully considered to make it as convenient as possible for the disabled, the elderly, and children. Wang Xiujie said.
On the shelves, in addition to the best-selling books, there are more inspirational works by the disabled in ancient and modern times, including autobiographies, novels, poems, essays and other literary works written by disabled writers, as well as books on related themes published by writers who pay attention to the disabled group.
Wang Xiujie told reporters: "In the process of book collection, regardless of era or nationality, as long as it meets the laws and regulations of the country, all kinds of inspirational books will be prioritized by us to be selected into the book list." And each section has a striking and exclusive label. "We set up the books of Zhang Haidi, Shi Tiesheng, Helen Keller and other authors together to form a wall of inspirational books, hoping that people who have read these books can bravely face all kinds of difficulties encountered in work and life, and move forward for their ideals. Wang Xiujie said.
Wang Xiujie turned around and pointed to the other side of the bookshelf, and proudly introduced to reporters: "The books here are written and published by some disabled literature lovers themselves, which are difficult to buy in the market. "It is understood that the books on the subject of people with disabilities in the Shanyuan Bookstore are very comprehensive, from well-known writers known to women and children to little-known ordinary authors, and officially published works can basically be found here.
On a bookshelf next to the lounge area, rows of neatly stacked paper books in uniform colors resemble archival boxes. When you open it, you can see that each book is filled with dense circular bumps.
Wang Xiujie said: "These are all Braille books, and there are dozens of them now, and they will change the categories from time to time to meet the reading needs of the blind. In addition, there are movies for the blind to "watch" in the bookstore, and in the mini light cinema, visually impaired friends can also book a room in the bookstore as long as they make an appointment.
It is understood that compared with ordinary movies, the biggest difference between accessible movies for the blind is the addition of more narration on the basis of the original film. Many of the accessible films were processed by the post-production team of the Communication University of China and recorded by the college's professional broadcast teachers and students. Wang Xiujie said: "Through professional production, blind people can experience immersive feelings during the listening process. ”
Shanyuan Book House regularly organizes various themed activities such as book launches and motivational speeches, not only inviting readers with disabilities to participate, but also providing a display platform for them to stand bravely in the center of the stage, so as to inspire more people to ignite the light of their lives. "Every event is attended by dozens of people with disabilities, and when they sing, recite, and play musical instruments, you can see the happy smiles on the faces of everyone present. Wang Xiujie said.
Text: Yan Wen