Seoul Gangseo-gu Offers Free Rental Service for Rehabilitation Aids Such as Wheelchairs and Crutches

Nation's First Mobile Rehabilitation Assistive Device Rental Service Provided... 20 Items Including Crutches and Wheelchairs Available for Home Rental and Collection

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Rehabilitation assistive devices for residents who have difficulty moving due to sudden accidents or illnesses can now be conveniently rented and used at home.

Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Noh Hyun-song) will launch the nation’s first “Visiting Rehabilitation Assistive Device Free Rental Service” starting in May.

The purpose is to increase accessibility to the free rental service for rehabilitation assistive devices so that residents can use it more easily and conveniently.

The district has been operating a free rental service for residents who need rehabilitation assistive devices such as wheelchairs or crutches due to sudden accidents or temporary disabilities.

However, the existing service required residents to visit the rental location in person to borrow and return the devices, which was inconvenient. Especially for single-person households without caregivers to assist, using the free rental service was often difficult.

To resolve these inconveniences, the district decided to operate a visiting free rental service directly to the homes of eligible households who wish to use the service.

The items available through this visiting rehabilitation assistive device free rental service include 20 types such as ▲wheelchairs ▲bath chairs ▲crutches ▲walkers ▲leg supports.

Any Gangseo-gu resident can use the service by applying via phone to the Integrated Office of Disabled Persons’ Organizations.

The assistive devices will be delivered directly to the applicant’s home, and returns will also be handled through the visiting service.

The rental period is limited to one month per use. This measure is to allow more residents to benefit from the service. However, if there are no waiting users, an extension of up to one additional month is allowed once.

The district plans to establish an online application section on the district office website to enable residents to use the service more conveniently and quickly.

A district official said, “We hope this project will help residents who are experiencing difficulties in daily life due to sudden accidents or disabilities,” and added, “We will continue to develop customized services for disabled persons and residents in need of rehabilitation.”

For more detailed inquiries, please contact the Gangseo-gu Office Disability Welfare Division.

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