Suncheon-si Opens Lifelong Learning Center at Comprehensive Welfare Center for the Disabled
Space for Providing Rehabilitation and Self-Reliance Support Services for Persons with Disabilities
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 1st that it held a completion ceremony for the newly renovated Lifelong Learning Center at the Suncheon Disabled Comprehensive Welfare Center located in Seomyeon Dongsan-ri the day before.
The completion ceremony was held along with the delivery ceremony of a wheelchair lift vehicle for the disabled, attended by about 70 people including Mayor Heo Seok of Suncheon and officials from disability organizations.
The Lifelong Learning Center, built with a total floor area of 1,428㎡ consisting of one basement floor and three above-ground floors, is equipped with various spaces such as a health exercise room, digital video room, lifelong learning room, and multipurpose room. Construction began in June last year with a project cost of 4.3 billion KRW.
The wheelchair lift vehicle for the disabled is equipped with various convenience devices such as a built-in wheelchair lift and fixed belts, and was manufactured to accommodate 40 regular seats and 2 wheelchairs, ensuring the safety of users.
An official from the Disabled Comprehensive Welfare Center said, “We were worried about the safety of users due to the cramped space and the aging shuttle bus currently in operation, but we are grateful to provide a pleasant environment along with the newly renovated Lifelong Learning Center.”
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Mayor Heo Seok of Suncheon said, “With the completion of the Lifelong Learning Center and the provision of the wheelchair lift vehicle, we expect the functions of rehabilitation and self-reliance services for the disabled to be further enhanced,” and added, “We will promote various welfare policies where disabled and non-disabled people can live together harmoniously.”
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