Goyang-si Operates 'Goyanganolja' Social Education Program for People with Developmental Disabilities Online

Operation Until the 19th Through Online Method

Developmental Disability Social Education Program 'Goyang Anolja' Operated Remotely [Provided by Goyang City]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Goyang City in Gyeonggi Province has converted the social education program for people with developmental disabilities, 'Goyang Anolja,' to a non-face-to-face operation in response to COVID-19 non-contact measures.

On the 11th, Goyang City announced, "The 'Goyang Anolja' program, which was conducted offline at local administrative welfare centers, has been changed to an online non-face-to-face format since the 28th of last month due to the '1.08 million Goyang citizens emergency pause' and the escalation of social distancing levels, and will operate until the 19th."

'Goyang Anolja' is a program where people with and without disabilities participate together within the local community to help adults with developmental disabilities, who face restrictions on outdoor activities, relieve stress and adapt socially.

The difference from offline classes is that the persons with disabilities and their guardians participate together online in the program, experiencing emotional support and enjoyment through real-time online communication.

The 'Goyang Anolja' program divides 25 people with developmental disabilities into 5 groups, with each group conducting 6 sessions.

The program content includes horticulture and aroma classes effective for emotional stability of people with developmental disabilities (▲eco-friendly topiary ▲succulent plant collection ▲making Scandinavian moss frames), and making natural products helpful for COVID-19 home quarantine (▲making natural cleaners and respiratory oils to spray on masks ▲making hand sanitizers ▲making air purification sprays).

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