Imsil-gun Successfully Concludes 'Summer Training Camp for the Visually Impaired' at Gwanchon Sports and Culture Center

On the 25th, the Summer Training Camp for the Visually Impaired in Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk, organized by Imsil-gun (Governor Shim Min) and the Jeonbuk Federation of the Visually Impaired Imsil Branch (Chairman Park Nam-jin), was successfully concluded at the Gwanchon Sports and Culture Center.

According to the county on the 26th, the event was well-organized with an opening ceremony, congratulatory speeches, presentation of event support funds, lunch, commemorative performances, and a singing contest.

The summer training camp for the visually impaired was successfully concluded on the 25th at the Gwanchon Sports and Culture Center, hosted by Imsil County and the Imsil branch of the Jeonbuk Association of the Visually Impaired.
[Photo by Imsil County]

With the attendance of Lee Min-sook, Deputy Governor of Imsil, Lee Sung-jae, Chairman of the Imsil County Council, and Park Jung-gyu, member of the Jeollabuk-do Provincial Assembly, the event provided an opportunity to foster unity among members.

The Summer Training Camp for the Visually Impaired holds significance in providing a communication channel and opportunities for social participation to people with visual impairments, who are inevitably limited in outdoor activities.

A participant with a disability said, “Having such an event allows us to strengthen our camaraderie and encourage hope and courage as we live,” adding, “I am very grateful to the organizers for creating such a joyful and happy occasion.”

Deputy Governor Lee Min-sook stated, “We will strive to lead the creation of a truly welfare society where everyone lives together without discrimination,” and added, “We will continue to listen more closely to the voices of people with disabilities and provide high-quality welfare services so that they can become proud members of society without barriers.”

Meanwhile, the county operates a Life Mobility Support Center to enhance the welfare and mobility convenience of over 220 visually impaired individuals, and conducts programs such as Braille education, historical and cultural exploration, and mobility training.

Imsil = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park No-sik baekok@asiae.co.kr