Why Are the Non-Face-to-Face Nanta and Horticultural Therapy Classes for Disabled People in Gwanak-gu Receiving Positive Responses?

Taking Steps to Protect the Health of People with Disabilities through Non-Face-to-Face Programs in the COVID-19 Era... Significant Improvement in Physical Ability and Mental Health through Nanta Classes and Horticultural Therapy Classes

Non-face-to-face Nanta Class

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Jun-hee) is participating in social distancing by converting various programs to non-face-to-face formats so that they can be done at home, as daily life is changing due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

In particular, to relieve stress caused by the strengthened social distancing measures and to bring vitality to life, non-face-to-face Nanta classes and horticultural therapy classes, where people with disabilities and non-disabled people participate together, are being operated, receiving great responses.

The home-stay Nanta class, which started on the 4th, plays a significant role in helping people with disabilities, who usually need an appropriate amount of physical activity, improve their exercise ability and relieve stress through enjoyable upper body exercise.

Practice drum pads were distributed in advance for home use, and an online program using Zoom is held every Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. for one hour. The program has received enthusiastic responses, with students who have difficulty moving eagerly awaiting practice days.

The non-face-to-face horticultural therapy class distributes horticultural kits the day before the class for people with disabilities and their families who spend extended time at home due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, and holds classes online once a month.

Participants experience the strong vitality of nature by smelling the scent of plants and soil directly, touching them with their hands, and watching their own creations grow, helping to bring comfort to the body and mind that had been contracted due to stress.

A student who participated in the program said, “Just looking at the flowers makes me feel good and naturally heals me,” and expressed gratitude, saying, “Thank you so much for giving me a happy time.”

Both programs will continue to operate throughout the year, and as the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to prolong, plans are in place to expand non-face-to-face classes such as remote rehabilitation exercise programs.

Park Jun-hee, mayor of Gwanak-gu, said, “As many residents’ bodies and minds are exhausted due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, I hope various non-face-to-face programs can provide some comfort and consolation,” and added, “We will continue to strive to provide various programs that take care of residents’ health and safety while thoroughly preventing COVID-19.”

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