With the Beijing Paralympics underway, the media has been beaming pictures worldwide depicting the never-say-die spirit of the disabled athletes.

The media, in other words, is responsible for raising people's awareness and respect for disabled people.

The People's Daily carries an article saying that through the journalists' words and images, more and more people are getting to know the disabled better, and are more cued into their special needs.

The paper says Paralympic athletes have showcased their strong spirit and extraordinary abilities on and off the field. Thanks for the Chinese and foreign media, touching moments and special triumphs of Paralympians have been spread across the globe.

The paper says to protect the rights of the disabled is a complicated, long-term project, which needs the efforts of the whole society.

But it points out that the media is the main force behind that endeavor.