Seo-gu, Gwangju Accepting Applications for Paid Distribution of TVs for the Disabled from June 9 to 27

"Ensuring Broadcasting Accessibility and Bridging the Information Gap"

Seo-gu, Gwangju (District Mayor Kim Ikang) will be accepting applications for the '2025 Paid Distribution of TVs for the Visually and Hearing Impaired' from June 9 to June 27.

Poster for TV Application for the Visually and Hearing Impaired. Provided by Seo-gu

According to Seo-gu on June 5, this initiative aims to guarantee broadcasting accessibility and bridge the information gap for the visually and hearing impaired by distributing TVs equipped with specialized features such as sign language broadcasting, separate subtitles, and screen magnification for those who have difficulty accessing information.

Eligible applicants are individuals registered as visually or hearing impaired with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, or those classified as having eye or ear disabilities with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, who are not eligible for free distribution (such as basic livelihood security recipients or those in the near-poverty group), and who have not received a distributed TV between 2019 and 2024.

Applications can be submitted in person at the local administrative welfare center or through the TV distribution website. For more details, inquiries can be made via the main contact number. Those selected for paid distribution will be able to receive a TV for the visually and hearing impaired with a personal contribution of 50,000 KRW, and distribution will begin sequentially starting next month.

District Mayor Kim Ikang stated, "A TV is not just an electronic device but an essential medium for information access and social participation for people with disabilities. We will do our utmost to promote this initiative and provide administrative support so that eligible individuals are not left behind."

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