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Free Rental of Rehabilitation Equipment for Residents with Mobility Difficulties Due to Disability, Old Age, or Illness

Dongjak-gu, Seoul (Mayor Park Ilha) announced on the 23rd that it is helping residents with mobility difficulties in their rehabilitation and daily lives through the 'Welfare Rehabilitation Equipment Free Rental Project.'

Since December last year, the district has additionally stocked three types of rehabilitation equipment at 15 community service centers and is providing rental services. The rehabilitation equipment currently owned by the district includes 40 four-legged canes (2-3 per district), 30 wheeled walkers (2 per district), 15 pressure ulcer prevention mattresses (1 per district), and 70 manual wheelchairs.

Park Il-ha, Mayor of Dongjak-gu. Provided by Dongjak-gu.

The project has been expanded by adding three functional products to the manual wheelchairs that were previously rented free of charge. These devices can be rented free of charge, one per person, by any resident in the district who has mobility difficulties due to old age, disability, illness, or accident (hospital opinion required).

The rental period is 30 days from the application date and can be extended up to 60 days. However, the rental period for manual wheelchairs differs, so residents should inquire at their local community service center. Residents wishing to rent equipment must visit the community service center, fill out an application form, and submit it along with their ID.

This year, the district plans to expand this project through the Dongjak Welfare Foundation. Various measures will be considered, such as increasing the types of rehabilitation equipment, including 'outdoor walkers,' and extending the rental period.

Mayor Park Ilha said, “We have implemented the rehabilitation equipment rental project to actively support the walking and rehabilitation of residents with mobility difficulties, such as the elderly and disabled. We will continue to promote ‘life-centered welfare’ that strongly protects socially vulnerable groups through ‘public support.’”