Damyang-gun Promotes Distribution of Assistive Information and Communication Devices at 80% of Product Price for Disabled Persons

90% Support for Basic Livelihood Security Recipients and Low-Income Disabled Individuals

[Damyang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Damyang County, Jeonnam announced on the 10th that it will distribute information and communication assistive devices suitable for each type of disability to disabled persons who have physical difficulties accessing and using information and communication by the 18th of next month.

In particular, this year, due to the spread of COVID-19, non-face-to-face activities have increased, making it a time when more help is needed for disabled persons who have difficulty using information and communication devices such as computers.

The support targets are persons registered as disabled under the Disabled Welfare Act and those who have been rated with disability grades among national veterans.

The devices to be distributed include 116 products for visual disabilities, physical disabilities, and hearing and speech disabilities.

After application and review, recipients will be selected on July 16, and 80% of the assistive device product price will be supported. Disabled persons who are basic livelihood security recipients or belong to the lower-income class can purchase with a 90% discount.

The application period is until June 18, and applications can be submitted through the information and communication assistive device website, by mail, or by visiting the County Office's Autonomous Administration Division and each eup/myeon office with the required documents.

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