‘Sharing Happiness Together’ Program Conducted with Cheongam University

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Cheongam University (President Seo Hyung-won) conducted the "Together Sharing Happiness" program on the 23rd as part of the Specialized College Innovation Support Project.

This program was hosted by the Cheongam University Disabled Student Support Center and involved users from the Suncheon Disabled Independence Center. While adhering to COVID-19 Level 1 safety guidelines, the program took place around Gaudo Island in Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do, and at the Korean Minhwa Museum. It featured activities such as "Slow Walking," a program where people with and without disabilities participated together, and traditional Korean folk painting experiences. Students from Cheongam University's Department of Social Welfare participated and facilitated this joyful time with people with disabilities.

Kim Cheol-ho, Director of the Suncheon Disabled Independence Center, said, "With Cheongam University students participating in the Together Sharing Happiness program, it became a place for communication between people with and without disabilities living in the local community, making it an enjoyable and meaningful time." He expressed gratitude to the Cheongam University staff and students who prepared the program.

Ryu Dong-su, Director of the Cheongam University Disabled Student Support Center, who organized the event, stated, "The social welfare students who participated in the program with people with disabilities had an opportunity for field experience in social welfare. We will continue to conduct disability-related programs in cooperation with the local community so that Cheongam University can fulfill its role in the community."

Since opening the Disabled Student Support Center in March 2011, Cheongam University has actively supported disabled students to have a comfortable university life through various supports such as improving the educational environment, providing learning assistance through a helper system, commuting support, living support, and learning aid devices. The university is expected to take a leading role as a university serving the community by developing various programs with people with disabilities living in the local community in the future.

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