Sinan-gun Residential Facility for the Disabled Achieves 'A Grade' Satisfaction with High-Quality Services

Ministry of Health and Welfare Awards 'Highest Grade' to 656 Nationwide Residential Facilities for Persons with Disabilities

Panoramic view of the residential facility for the disabled in Sinan-gun (Photo by Sinan-gun)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] On the 13th, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that it received the highest A grade in the operation of residential facilities for the disabled in the social welfare facility evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Opened on May 13, 2015, the Sinan-gun Residential Facility for the Disabled provides residence and rehabilitation services to disabled individuals who find it difficult to live in ordinary households, addresses their issues together, and supports them to live within the local community.

The social welfare facility evaluation was conducted on 656 residential facilities for the disabled nationwide, assessing six areas: facility environment, finance and organizational management, human resource management, program operation, users' rights, and community relations. Sinan-gun Residential Facility for the Disabled received the highest grade in all areas.

The on-site evaluation committee stated, “The manager’s vision and perspective on operation are positive, and the staff have a high level of understanding and capability regarding the project, ensuring stability. High-quality services are provided, resulting in high satisfaction among residents, and a well-established system is in place for the planning, execution, and evaluation of programs.”

The Sinan-gun Residential Facility for the Disabled is operated under consignment by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Social Welfare Foundation. Facility Director Hong Jeong-mi said, “Our facility will strive not only to deliver welfare services for the disabled but also to play a role in policy and field communication to promote the rights of disabled individuals.”

Park Woo-ryang, Mayor of Sinan-gun, stated, “We will spare no support to ensure that through sound facility management, the rights of disabled people are upheld and high-quality services are provided, allowing the facility to establish itself as an essential institution in the region.”

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