Cheongdo County Launches 'Horticultural Class for the Disabled' Blossoming Like Spring Flowers

by Choi Daeok

Published 13 Mar.2026 16:36(KST)

Expanding Opportunities for Emotional Healing and Social Participation Through Interaction With Plants

Cheongdo County (Governor Kim Hasu) has launched a special 'Green Light Rehabilitation Program' to support the emotional stability and social interaction of people with disabilities in the region.

As part of its community-based rehabilitation project, Cheongdo County announced that it will officially operate the 'Horticultural Class for the Disabled' for local residents with disabilities from March 13 to April 28, 2026.

Scenes from the "Green Light Rehabilitation Program" currently underway to support the emotional stability and social interaction of people with disabilities in Cheongdo County. Provided by Cheongdo County

The program is being conducted in collaboration with the Cheongdo Branch of the Gyeongbuk Association for the Visually Impaired and the Cheongdo Branch of the Korea Association of Information for the Disabled.

Each organization will run the program once a week, for a total of 12 sessions, with 20 people with disabilities from the region participating to experience therapeutic interaction with plants.

The curriculum includes activities such as potting and plant care using a variety of species, including Phalaenopsis orchids, geraniums, marguerite daisies, Boston ferns, and quince trees.

Through planting and caring for plants, participants are expected to improve their rehabilitation outcomes by utilizing hand movements and fine motor skills, and to gain a sense of emotional stability and accomplishment through plants that embody the vitality of spring.

Additionally, a satisfaction survey will be conducted after the program to analyze its effectiveness.

Nam Junggu, Director of the Health Center, commented, "This horticultural class for the disabled is a meaningful program that allows participants to find emotional stability and expand social engagement through plants. Cheongdo County will continue to operate various rehabilitation programs to promote the health and social participation of people with disabilities."