Gangseo-gu Announces Public Recruitment for Lifelong Education Institutions for Borderline Intellectual Disabilities

Recruitment of Three Institutions Until the 4th of Next Month

Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Jin Gyo-hoon) is recruiting three institutions by the 4th of next month to carry out a lifelong education support project for individuals with borderline intellectual functioning.

Borderline intellectual functioning refers to people with an intelligence quotient (IQ) between 71 and 84, who are on the borderline between intellectual disability and non-intellectual disability. Legally, they are not classified as intellectually disabled and therefore do not receive welfare benefits related to educational support.

View of Gangseo District Office. Provided by Gangseo District.

Accordingly, the district planned this project to alleviate difficulties in daily life such as education and employment through lifelong education programs for individuals with borderline intellectual functioning. Eligible applicants must be institutions located in Gangseo-gu, such as universities, affiliated organizations, or vocational schools, with expertise in operating lifelong education programs.

The selected institutions will operate programs from May to October this year, choosing at least one area among social network formation support, crime prevention and life skills improvement, employment capability enhancement, and community awareness improvement.

The application period is until the 4th of next month, and applications can be submitted in person to the Lifelong Education Team, Education Support Division (114 Ujangsan-ro, 3rd floor). Institutions wishing to participate must submit documents including the application form, project plan, and records of projects related to individuals with borderline intellectual functioning.

After reviewing the documents and conducting eligibility screening, the district will individually notify the final selection results by the 30th of next month. Detailed information can be found on the Gangseo-gu Office website bulletin board (Notices/News).

Mayor Jin Gyo-hoon stated, “Individuals with borderline intellectual functioning are often socially marginalized as they fall into blind spots of various supports and policies. Starting this year, we will continuously support them to maximize their opportunities to participate in education.”

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