Gangdong-gu Opens Second Independent Living Residence for People with Disabilities
'Independent Living Experience Space' for Learning Knowledge and Behavioral Guidelines Needed in Daily Life
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangdong-gu (Mayor Lee Jeong-hoon) opened the "2nd Independent Living House for the Disabled" in Amsa-dong on the 8th to support the independent living of people with disabilities.
The Independent Living House for the Disabled is an experiential space designed for facility- and home-based disabled individuals with the will to live independently to learn the knowledge and behavioral skills necessary for daily life before living alone.
Gangdong-gu signed an operation agreement with the Gangdong Disabled Independent Living Center (Director Lee Tae-gyu) in November 2019 and has been preparing to open the 2nd Independent Living House for the Disabled. After recruiting users and renovating the house, it opened on the 8th.
According to the agreement, the district purchased a multi-family house located in Amsa-dong to provide space and administrative support, while the center is responsible for selecting participants and designing and operating programs.
One to two disabled individuals can live here for up to two years, practicing basic life habits such as using electronic devices and cooking, as well as daily activities like shopping at the local supermarket and visiting government offices.
An independent living coordinator will assist and support the development of social skills and independence across all areas of life, including education, health, finances, leisure, and culture.
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Lee Jeong-hoon, Mayor of Gangdong-gu, said, "I hope the Independent Living House for the Disabled will serve as a solid foundation for people with disabilities to overcome their fear of living alone before entering the community and to achieve their dreams of independence." He added, "We will strive to create a local community where people with disabilities live independently as members of society, interacting and living together with non-disabled people."
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