Gwanak-gu Supports Mobility Convenience for Disabled, Elderly, and Other Mobility-Impaired Groups

Ramp Installation Work

Guaranteeing Convenient Mobility Rights for Mobility-Vulnerable Groups such as Persons with Disabilities, Pregnant Women, and the Elderly

Support for Installation of Ramps in Small Public Facilities Under 300㎡ Floor Area

Provision of Repair Cost Support Service for Electric Mobility Devices (Manual Wheelchairs, Electric Wheelchairs, Electric Scooters)

Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Jun-hee) provides various mobility convenience support services to ensure that mobility-vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities, the elderly, and pregnant women can move safely and conveniently.

The district supports the installation of ramps at neighborhood facilities like convenience stores and pharmacies with entrance thresholds, and provides repair cost support for electric mobility devices (manual wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs, electric scooters) to persons with disabilities who have difficulty moving, thereby guaranteeing their mobility rights and preventing safety accidents.

For prompt and efficient 'Ramp Installation Support,' Gwanak-gu selected the 'Gwanak-gu Comprehensive Welfare Center for the Disabled' as a co-implementing agency through a public contest in February, and plans to accept applications from facilities wishing to install ramps, conduct on-site inspections, and provide support accordingly.

The support target is small public facilities with a floor area under 300㎡. It is expected that many public facilities that have wanted to install ramps but lacked economic or technical capacity will apply.

Public facilities wishing to apply can visit the Gwanak-gu Comprehensive Welfare Center for the Disabled to submit their applications. For detailed information, inquiries can be made to the Gwanak-gu Comprehensive Welfare Center for the Disabled.

The district will conduct continuous monitoring such as post-management and satisfaction surveys and gradually eliminate blind spots in mobility convenience by discovering new installation targets.

The 'Electric Mobility Device Repair Cost Support' provides up to 300,000 KRW annually for basic livelihood security recipients and low-income persons with disabilities registered in Gwanak-gu, and up to 150,000 KRW for general persons with disabilities, regardless of the number of repairs within one year.

Persons with disabilities wishing to have repairs can fill out a repair request form at their local community service center and submit it to a designated repair shop. The list of designated repair shops can be found on the Gwanak-gu website.

A district official said, "We hope that the 'Ramp Support Project' and the 'Electric Mobility Device Repair Cost Support Project' will greatly help improve convenience for mobility-vulnerable groups," and added, "We will continue to show great interest and support so that persons with disabilities and other mobility-vulnerable groups can live more safely and conveniently."

Gangnam-gu Provides 3 Million KRW Support to Young Heads of Households Caring for Family

Support for 50 Young People with Families Having Disabilities or Illnesses, with Income Below 120% of Median, Covering Living, Housing, Health, and Self-Development Expenses

Gangnam-gu (Mayor Cho Seong-myeong), together with the Gangnam Welfare Foundation (Chairman Shim Gye-won), is launching the 'Young Family Caregiver Support Project' to provide 3 million KRW to young people struggling with family caregiving, accepting applications from the 6th to the 24th.

A 'Young Carer' refers to a young person aged 14 to 34 who cares for family members with disabilities, mental or physical illnesses. These young carers face psychological burdens, economic difficulties, and interruptions in education while they should be preparing for their future. Since this can lead to low-quality jobs and poverty, institutional measures and social support for young family caregivers are crucial.

This year, the district is implementing the new 'Young Family Caregiver Support Project' to assist them. The target is 50 young family caregivers aged 14 to 34 with income below 120% of the median. Priority is given to young people living with their caregiving family in Gangnam-gu, but those residing elsewhere for livelihood or work or those living in Gangnam-gu for caregiving while supporting families in other regions are also eligible.

Recipients can select from four support categories as needed: ▲Living support such as groceries, clothing, and public utility bills ▲Health support including surgery, treatment, and hospitalization costs ▲Housing support such as rent and maintenance fees ▲Self-development and cultural/leisure expenses including tuition and academy fees. Each category has a limit of 1 million KRW, with a total support amount of up to 3 million KRW. For health support, which may involve sudden surgery costs, support can be up to 2 million KRW.

Additionally, as a Gangnam-gu special service, ▲household support services such as laundry and cleaning are provided once a week for two months ▲up to five free expert consultations in law, labor, and administration, which normally cost about 100,000 KRW per hour, are available per person ▲a healing travel program to enjoy Gangnam-gu’s attractions is also prepared.

The application period is three weeks from March 6 to 24. Applicants must fill out the application form and submit it via email to the Welfare Foundation. Detailed information can be found on the district office and Welfare Foundation websites under announcements.

Mayor Cho Seong-myeong of Gangnam-gu said, "We hope this support will reduce the burden on young carers who shoulder family livelihoods and give them hope for the future," and added, "We will continue to promote policies that carefully support caregiving families and guardians."

Yangcheon-gu Supports Up to 400,000 KRW for Medical Expenses of Pets in Vulnerable Groups and 150,000 KRW for Adoption of Abandoned Animals

Support for Essential and Optional Medical Expenses up to 400,000 KRW for 60 Pets Owned by Recipients, Low-Income, and Single-Parent Families

Up to 150,000 KRW per Animal for Adoption Costs of Abandoned Animals, Plus Free Animal Registration Tags

Yangcheon-gu (Mayor Lee Ki-jae) announced it will promote support projects for medical expenses of pets owned by vulnerable groups and adoption costs for abandoned animals to establish a 'Special District for Companion Animals' where animal welfare is realized.

First, to alleviate the economic burden on vulnerable pet owners, the district designated four 'Our Neighborhood Animal Hospitals' and will accept applications for essential pet medical expense support starting March 1. On February 27, the district signed a talent donation agreement with four local animal hospitals (Min Byung-chul Animal Hospital, Wooshin Animal Hospital, Dr. Pet Animal Hospital, Parkside Animal Hospital).

Last year, this project benefited 81 pets from 65 vulnerable households with medical expense support.

This year, the goal is to support 60 pets with essential and optional treatments. For essential treatments, guardians pay only 5,000 KRW per visit (up to 10,000 KRW), while medical fees worth about 200,000 KRW, including basic checkups, vaccinations, and heartworm prevention medication, are supported. Notably, rabies vaccination has been newly added to essential vaccinations this year. Optional treatments cover symptoms or diseases found during essential treatments and neutering surgery, with an additional 200,000 KRW support. However, simple prescriptions like grooming or supplements are excluded.

Eligible recipients are registered dogs and cats owned by basic livelihood security recipients, low-income families, and single-parent families, with up to two animals per household. Support is on a first-come, first-served basis starting March 1. Applicants must bring identification and supporting documents and visit one of the designated 'Our Neighborhood Animal Hospitals' with their pets.

Additionally, the district supports up to 150,000 KRW per animal for adoption costs and provides free animal registration tags to residents who adopt lost or abandoned animals. The project began last year, supporting 30 adopted abandoned animals with costs such as disease diagnosis, treatment, and embedded animal registration.

This year, the project scale is 20 animals, and support is retroactive for animals adopted before the project started (January 2023). Applicants must complete adoption education through the 'Animal Protection Welfare Online Education System' and apply within six months after adoption at the designated abandoned animal protection center (Gang Hyun-rim Comprehensive Animal Hospital) to receive up to 150,000 KRW per animal.

Furthermore, the district produces and provides free animal registration tags to households adopting abandoned animals, which can be requested together when applying for adoption cost support.

Mayor Lee Ki-jae of Yangcheon-gu said, "We hope that the 'Our Neighborhood Animal Hospitals' and the 'Abandoned Animal Adoption Cost and Animal Tag Support Project' will reduce the economic burden on pet owners, encourage responsibility, and help establish a proper and mature companion animal culture."

Geumcheon-gu Promotes New Discovery of Vulnerable Children for Dream Start Program

New Discovery of Vulnerable Children Under 12 Years Old

Plans for Intensive Support through Various Services for Infants and Toddlers

Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yoo Sung-hoon) is promoting the discovery of new target children for the 'Dream Start Project,' which provides customized services to vulnerable children.

The Geumcheon-gu Dream Start Project is a child welfare program that provides tailored welfare services to vulnerable children under 12 years old and their families to ensure equal starting opportunities and help children grow into healthy members of society.

The target includes vulnerable groups such as basic livelihood security recipients, low-income families, and single-parent families with children needing developmental and growth support. Child integrated case managers conduct home visits for initial consultations and parenting environment surveys, then select service recipients through case meetings.

Selected recipients receive customized services in areas such as ▲physical health ▲cognitive and language development ▲emotional and behavioral support ▲parent and family support, or receive sponsorship items and various programs through connections with local resources and sponsors.

This year, special focus will be on infants and toddlers, whose cognitive, emotional, and behavioral development is concentrated during this life stage, with emphasis on health management, learning and play support, and parental education on child development.

Last year, Geumcheon-gu Dream Start provided 4,104 customized services to 254 recipients, including basic learning improvement, health management, psychological therapy, amusement park use, and delivery of sponsored items. The program also signed MOUs with 17 local child-related institutions such as pediatric dental clinics, taekwondo academies, and kids cafes to discover local resources.

Mayor Yoo Sung-hoon of Geumcheon-gu said, "We will actively support necessary services so that vulnerable children facing growth difficulties can become strong members of society."

Kyung Hee University and Gachon University College of Korean Medicine Joint Medical Volunteer Group Provides Free Oriental Medicine Treatments Including Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Physical Therapy, and Health Education

Volunteering for Elderly Daycare Center Users in Dongdaemun-gu Every Saturday for Four Months from March to June

Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) will provide free Oriental medicine treatment services to elderly users of local daycare centers for four months from March to June, in collaboration with the joint medical volunteer club of the College of Korean Medicine, 'Salm-ui Moim Sebo.'

'Salm-ui Moim Sebo' is a volunteer group of 23 Korean medicine students from Kyung Hee University and Gachon University. Under the guidance of licensed senior Korean medicine doctors, they plan to conduct weekly Saturday medical volunteer services including acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal prescriptions, physical therapy, and health education, focusing on selected daycare centers.

After receiving prior applications from daycare centers wishing to receive treatment and considering Saturday operations and securing treatment spaces, the following centers were selected: ▲Dongbu Daycare Center for March and April ▲Wellnow Integrated Nursing Center for May and June.

Mayor Lee Pil-hyung of Dongdaemun-gu said, "We are very pleased to provide Oriental medical services to medically vulnerable elderly through a volunteer group composed of many local university students," and added, "We will continue to strive to create a warm and healthy Dongdaemun-gu through connections between volunteer organizations and the local community."

For information about the locations of the target daycare centers and related matters, please contact the Dongdaemun-gu Autonomous Administration Division.

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