Gyeonggi Province to Hold Special Exhibition on "Opportunity Income for People with Disabilities" in Suwon and Yangju

Gyeonggi Province will hold special exhibitions on Opportunity Income for People with Disabilities in both the southern and northern regions of the province.

The provincial government announced that the exhibitions, themed "Beyond the Window of Opportunity: Opportunity Income for People with Disabilities," will take place at Avenue France Gwanggyo in Suwon from October 24 to 26, and at the Northern Nurim Center in Yangju from October 28 to 31.

This exhibition aims to share the stories of participants whose lives have changed through the Opportunity Income for People with Disabilities policy with residents, and to raise public awareness of people with disabilities.

Opportunity Income for People with Disabilities is a flagship welfare policy of Gyeonggi Province that provides a monthly payment of 100,000 won to participants who verify value-based activities, such as exercising at least twice a week, using a smartwatch.

In addition to financial support, the policy promotes health management and social participation, thereby contributing to the independence and improved quality of life for people with disabilities. The exhibition is organized into three sections, allowing visitors to visually experience and feel the changes among participants, going beyond simple policy promotion.

The first section, "Foundation of Change," visualizes improvements in health indicators and changes in life satisfaction for all participants, providing a clear overview of the policy's impact.

Gyeonggi Provincial Government

The second section, "Journey of Change," shares stories of transformation through handwritten notes and personal items from actual participants. Each booth visually represents the journey of life from before joining the Opportunity Income program to the present. The process by which participation in the program led to the realization of individual dreams is showcased, along with art supplies and newly provided exercise equipment, allowing visitors to vividly experience the changes of real participants.

The third section, "Change You Wish For," is designed as a board game exhibit where visitors, including people with and without disabilities and family groups, can participate directly and gain a better understanding of the outcomes.

Admission is free, and anyone is welcome to visit.

Kim Hoon, Director of Welfare at Gyeonggi Province, stated, "We hope this exhibition will serve as an opportunity to share stories of change created by both people with and without disabilities with our residents," adding, "The province will continue to pursue various policies to expand independence and social participation for people with disabilities."

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