Silla University Vocational Rehabilitation Facility Receives Minister of Health and Welfare Award

Shilla University’s Sajik Comprehensive Social Welfare Center Shilla Vocational Rehabilitation Facility, which is operated under consignment, received the Minister of Health and Welfare Award at the “15th Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Day Ceremony.” The event was held on October 30th at the National Assembly Members’ Office Building.

The Shilla Vocational Rehabilitation Facility was recognized for its contribution to supporting the autonomous life and independence of people with disabilities and promoting social integration.

Since its opening in 2011, the rehabilitation facility has been operated by Shilla University under consignment and has been selected as the best institution by receiving an A grade in all six areas?facility/environment, financial/organizational management, programs/services, users’ rights, community relations, and overall facility operation?for three consecutive times.

Commemorative photo of outdoor activities at Silla Vocational Rehabilitation Facility.

Recently, with support from the HD Hyundai 1% Sharing Foundation, the facility developed and distributed recipes that allow people with disabilities to safely cook alone using a microwave. It also operates cooking activity programs for people with developmental disabilities, providing various supports for their independent and happy lives.

The facility is also leading socio-economic vocational rehabilitation projects by providing customized education to help people with disabilities acquire skills and improve interpersonal relationships to maintain employment.

In 2021, seven people with developmental disabilities succeeded in gaining employment, and due to the facility’s active follow-up management, they have maintained their jobs. This case won the grand prize at the “Excellent Case Contest for Employment Transition Support for Workers with Disabilities.”

The Shilla Vocational Rehabilitation Facility and Shilla University’s Department of Social Welfare are spreading the achievements of industry-academic cooperation in people-centered social welfare practice and exemplary development of disability welfare in the local community to enhance professional social welfare capabilities in disability vocational rehabilitation.