Gyeonggi Province has selected approximately 950 recipients for the distribution of information and communication assistive devices to support the learning and daily lives of people with disabilities, and will begin distribution on the 19th.
Gyeonggi Province received applications from May 7 to June 21, and after reviewing based on the degree of disability, economic conditions, and device utilization plans, finally selected 950 individuals. By device type, there are ▲185 units for the visually impaired ▲752 units for hearing and speech disabilities ▲13 units for physical and brain lesion disabilities.
Selected individuals must pay a personal contribution fee amounting to 10-20% of the product price between the 19th and 31st. Failure to pay the personal contribution fee within the deadline may result in cancellation of selection. Device distribution will proceed after confirming payment of the personal contribution fee.
Gyeonggi Province will additionally select recipients in August and September to cover cancellations and unpaid personal contributions, as well as to utilize remaining budget.
Lee Hee-jun, Director of Planning and Coordination at Gyeonggi Province, stated, "Through the information and communication assistive device distribution project, people with disabilities can participate more actively in social and economic activities and receive diverse support in various learning areas, playing a significant role in bridging the information gap. We will strive to contribute to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities."
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