Gyeonggi Province to Hold Parent Respite Support Camp for Families of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Gyeonggi Province is accepting applications for participants in the "2025 3rd Developmental Disabilities Parent Respite Support Camp" until August 14, in order to provide families of individuals with developmental disabilities an opportunity for rest and emotional recovery.

This camp will be held from September 19 to 21 in the Gimpo and Goyang areas, targeting 100 people including adults with developmental disabilities and their families.

The camp is organized as a guardian-child separation program. Individuals with developmental disabilities will be paired one-on-one with volunteers, allowing them to safely participate in a variety of experiential activities. Meanwhile, guardians will have time for rest, emotional recovery, and family communication.

Gyeonggi-do Developmental Disabilities Parents' Rest Support Camp Information Poster

Participation is completely free of charge. Applications can be submitted via email (yiuspe@gmail.com) to the Institute of Special Physical Education at Yongin University, which is the implementing organization. Applicants are required to submit an application form, a copy of their welfare card or disability certificate, and a copy of their resident registration. Selection will be based on criteria such as the presence of multiple disabilities, family composition, and whether the parents have disabilities.

Kim Hoon, Director of Welfare at Gyeonggi Province, stated, "I hope that this third camp will once again provide a time of rest and recovery for all families of individuals with developmental disabilities, and I expect it will serve as a meaningful opportunity to prepare together for the independence of their children." He added, "Gyeonggi Province will continue to provide opportunities for families of individuals with developmental disabilities to recharge in the future."

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