Photo taken on Nov. 21 shows students of a special education school walking out of a needlework workshop after a practical course in Liaozhong county, Northeast China's Liaoning province. There are over 90 students educated in the school which is open to the deaf and mute, and even to the children and youth with mental deficiency. In despite of suffering handicap, under the assistance of school teachers, those children could study and play as usual as healthy ones who live in the world full of sunshine and fun. [Photo/Xinhua]

This combined photo taken on Dec 1, 2011 shows Bai Ru, a 13-year-old girl with severe hearing impairment, posing for a photo (L) and playing table tennis at a special education school in Liaozhong county, Northeast China's Liaoning province. There are over 90 students educated in the school which is open to the deaf and mute, and even to the children and youth with mental deficiency. In despite of suffering handicap, under the assistance of school teachers, those children could study and play as usual as healthy ones who live in the world full of sunshine and fun. [Photo/Xinhua]