Chuncheon City Highlights Lifelong Learning for People with Disabilities... Participation and Satisfaction Soar

Full-Scale Implementation Following Selection for Ministry of Education Project
Mid-Term Inspections and Consulting Completed for 25 Institutions; Overall Excellence in Learning Environment
Achievements Include Florist Training Award and Bread-Shari

According to a mid-term evaluation conducted by Chuncheon City, Gangwon Province, on organizations implementing the project, the participation rate and satisfaction level among participating individuals with disabilities were found to be high.

Chuncheon City Association of the Physically Disabled (Dreaming Florist). Provided by Chuncheon City

Chuncheon City (Mayor Yuk Donghan) recently carried out a mid-term evaluation and consulting for 25 lifelong learning institutions for people with disabilities, including the Chuncheon Branch of the Gangwon Province Association of Wonderful Women Opening Tomorrow, and successfully completed the process. The city has been implementing the project since being selected in April for the Ministry of Education’s National Institute of Special Education’s new public offering, “Operation of Lifelong Learning Cities for People with Disabilities (Specialized Support).”

The results of this evaluation showed that the participation rate and satisfaction level of individuals with disabilities were generally high, and the educational environment was also rated as excellent.

In particular, in the “Dreaming Florist Training” program by the Chuncheon City Association of the Physically Disabled, a participant won an award in the floral arrangement category at the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Skills Competition for People with Disabilities. This demonstrates that the education is leading to expanded social participation and enhanced technical skills for people with disabilities. Hanarin Daycare Center is also boosting the sense of achievement among people with disabilities and continuing its contributions to the local community through various activities, such as the “Hanadang Bakery” bread-sharing volunteer program and participation in the 5th Chuncheon City Lifelong Learning Festival to be held next month.

Based on this high level of satisfaction, the city believes that practical lifelong learning opportunities, along with institutional and financial support, are needed to go beyond simple education and further promote the participation of people with disabilities in the local community.

Currently, a total of 40 programs are being carried out, including those directly operated by the Chuncheon City Lifelong Learning Center, and as of last month, 11 projects have been successfully completed. The remaining projects will continue to be monitored through November, with efforts focused on providing even better lifelong education programs.

Won Okyeon, Director of the Lifelong Learning Center, said, “All of our staff feel fulfilled and happy thanks to the achievements of learners with disabilities during the first half of the project,” adding, “We will continue to actively strive to make Chuncheon a lifelong learning city where people with and without disabilities learn together.”

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