Gwangjin-gu, Integrated Care Service for Severely Disabled Developmental Disorder Patients

Recruitment Open Until 31st for Intellectually and Autistically Disabled Aged 18 to Under 65
Accepting Two Types: Individual Daytime and Group Daytime, Final Selection in September
Expected to Expand Social Participation of People with Developmental Disabilities and Alleviate Burden on Families with Disabilities

Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) is implementing the "Integrated Care Service for the Most Severe Developmental Disabilities" to improve the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities who are in care blind spots and to reduce the caregiving burden on families of people with disabilities.

The most severe developmental disabilities refer to individuals with intellectual and autism spectrum disabilities who exhibit challenging behaviors such as self-harm, aggression towards others, and sudden behavioral outbursts. According to the district, as of June 2024, there are 1,071 people with developmental disabilities in Gwangjin-gu, and 779 registered individuals aged 18 to 65 with intellectual and autism spectrum disabilities.

Applicants must be individuals with intellectual or autism spectrum disabilities aged 18 to under 65. Recruitment is divided into individual daytime and group daytime types until the 31st. The individual daytime type operates from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., providing personalized daytime activity services tailored to the user's characteristics. The group daytime type operates from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering up to 8 hours per day and a maximum of 176 hours per month.

The services include ▲daily living training ▲hobby activity support ▲independent living ▲behavioral support ▲family support, helping individuals live harmoniously within the community. Selection criteria focus on the severity of challenging behaviors, communication ability, and degree of disability, with final selections made in September.

Those wishing to receive the service can apply by visiting their local community service center. For more details, contact the Social Welfare and Disability Division of Gwangjin-gu Office or the nonprofit organization Hope Bell.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, "We hope that the integrated care service will expand social participation for people with the most severe developmental disabilities and help reduce the caregiving burden on their families." He added, "We will continue to actively support people with disabilities in welfare blind spots so that they can live happy and healthy lives as members of the local community."

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