Eunpyeong-gu Attaches Braille Civil Defense Shelter Signs for the Visually Impaired
Seoul District's First Continuous Effort to Create an Inclusive and Equal Safety Environment for Both Disabled and Non-Disabled
Braille Booklet Explaining Emergency Action Guidelines Also Distributed
On the 21st, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul (Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) announced that it held an event at the Eunpyeong Culture and Arts Center to attach Braille to the civil defense shelter signs with female civil defense members in celebration of the 48th anniversary of the civil defense corps establishment.
Although Braille is stipulated in civil defense guidelines and regulations, this is the first time among Seoul's autonomous districts that Braille has been engraved and attached to civil defense shelter guide signs. The event was carried out after consulting with related organizations such as the Korea Blind Union Eunpyeong Branch and the Korea Blind Union, gathering various opinions.
The civil defense shelter guide signs with Braille for the visually impaired will be primarily attached to subway stations and public institutions, and will be gradually installed at all civil defense shelters in the area by next year.
Additionally, a Braille guidebook on national emergency action procedures with an audio QR code will be produced and distributed to enable efficient use of the Braille civil defense shelter guide signs.
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Kim Mi-kyung, Mayor of Eunpyeong-gu, said, “Although it is a small and detailed part, I believe it is a meaningful task that can have a great impact in saving lives in emergency situations,” and added, “We will make every effort to create an equally safe environment that embraces both disabled and non-disabled people in the civil defense field through this event.”
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