Iksan City to Build 'Lifelong Learning Center' for Education and Independence Support of People with Developmental Disabilities

Holding a Meeting on the Construction of Lifelong Learning Centers with Related Organizations

Photo by Iksan City Provided

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hong Jaehee] Iksan City, Jeonbuk Province, is set to build a lifelong learning center to support lifelong education and independence for adults with developmental disabilities.

According to the city on the 18th, there are currently limited facilities in the region for developmental disabled individuals beyond school age, causing difficulties, and this situation is leading to severe caregiving burdens and stress for parents.

To address this, the city plans to develop lifelong education programs for people with developmental disabilities and strengthen support so they can play roles as members of society by promoting the construction of a lifelong learning center.

For the construction of the lifelong learning center, the city held a meeting on the 14th attended by Mayor Jeong Heon-yul and about 10 people including representatives from five related organizations for people with developmental disabilities.

The representatives of related organizations attending the meeting expressed their commitment to cooperate with Iksan City to support the promotion of the lifelong learning center construction.

Mayor Jeong Heon-yul said, “We will do our best to build a substantial lifelong learning center for people with developmental disabilities,” and added, “We will continue to strive to eliminate social prejudice against people with developmental disabilities and support the guarantee of their rights.”

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