"Promise Kept" Jangseong County Begins Construction of Welfare Facility for the Disabled

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Jangseong-eup Transforms into a Hub for Welfare Facilities for People with Disabilities

Jangseong County in Jeollanam-do is turning its promises for improving the welfare of people with disabilities into reality. On the 24th, the county announced that it is accelerating the realization of a 'community where everyone lives together' by starting the construction of a daytime care facility and a vocational rehabilitation facility for people with disabilities.

Bird's-eye view of the Daycare Center for the Disabled. Provided by Jangseong County.

According to the county, construction of the daytime care facility for people with disabilities began on the 20th in Yeongcheon-ri, Jangseong-eup. This facility will be built on a 1,947㎡ site with a single-story building (499㎡), and will be equipped with program rooms, a lounge, shower rooms, a kitchen, and a medical room, all tailored to the needs of people with disabilities. With an investment of 3.1 billion KRW, the daytime care facility plans to provide customized care services such as life skills training and independent living training for people with developmental disabilities in the region, while also reducing the burden on their caregivers.

In April, construction will also begin on a vocational rehabilitation facility for people with disabilities on a nearby 3,984㎡ site. The vocational rehabilitation facility will be equipped with workrooms, storage, and rehabilitation counseling rooms to support job creation and independence for people with disabilities. Through this, it is expected that economic activities and opportunities for social participation for people with disabilities in the region will be expanded.

Bird's-eye view of a vocational rehabilitation facility for people with disabilities. Provided by Jangseong County.

The county is also working on enacting ordinances for the operation of the two facilities. County Governor Kim Hanjong stated, "The proximity of the two facilities and the comprehensive welfare center for people with disabilities will create a great synergy effect," and added, "We will strive to strengthen the welfare system for people with disabilities with the goal of completing construction within the year."