Uijeongbu City to Actively Implement Comprehensive Disability Policy Plan
Creating a City Where People with Disabilities Can Thrive... Expanding Detailed Customized Policies
Establishment of the '2025 Comprehensive Disability Policy Plan'... Full-Scale Support by Life Stage
Uijeongbu City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Dong-geun) has established the '2025 Comprehensive Disability Policy Plan' to respond to the aging of people with disabilities and the diversification of welfare demands, and will actively promote customized welfare policies tailored to each life cycle.
Mayor Kim Dong-geun attending the "12th Uijeongbu City Harmony Climbing Competition" held in November 2024, posing for a commemorative photo. Provided by Uijeongbu City
According to Uijeongbu City on the 27th, this plan focuses on building a detailed support system that people with disabilities can feel in their daily lives, with core goals of economic independence, strengthening care functions, and expanding health and education support.
As of December 2024, the number of registered people with disabilities in Uijeongbu City is 22,389 (4.85% of the total population), of which 65.14% are elderly people with disabilities aged 60 or older. As the proportion of elderly people with disabilities continues to increase, welfare demands across daily life, including health management, care, and leisure, are also rapidly rising. To proactively respond to these changes, the city plans to expand customized support encompassing health promotion, emotional support, and social participation opportunities, focusing on establishing a stable living foundation for elderly people with disabilities.
The city is promoting the expansion of jobs for people with disabilities as a key task for economic independence. To this end, it plans to strengthen the public-private employment network in cooperation with the Korea Employment Agency for the Disabled Northern Gyeonggi Branch and expand jobs in both the public and private sectors. Specifically, 135 people with disabilities will be newly selected, and a total budget of 2.061 billion KRW will be invested to support sustainable employment for people with disabilities. In addition, the city will simultaneously expand vocational rehabilitation facilities and improve working environments to help people with disabilities maintain stable economic activities.
Commemorative photo of the '12th Uijeongbu City Harmony Climbing Competition' held in November 2024. Provided by Uijeongbu City
Care and welfare services will also be strengthened. The family care activity support service for people with severe disabilities will be expanded to minimize care gaps. A budget of 356 million KRW will be provided for 17 people to help people with disabilities and their families maintain a stable life together. Social participation activity services for people with developmental disabilities will also be activated. A budget of 3.251 billion KRW is allocated for programs for people with developmental disabilities aged six and older to actively support various daily participation.
Uijeongbu City plans to expand the scope of support for the daily lives of people with disabilities, including transportation, health, education, and culture. First, by expanding the operation of disability call taxis and daily mobility support, the city will improve transportation accessibility. It will also prepare shelters and leisure programs for elderly people with disabilities and provide various customized services within the Disability Welfare Center. Furthermore, by strengthening medical expense and assistive device support, the city aims to alleviate the economic burden on people with disabilities and improve their quality of life. To guarantee the right to learn for people with developmental disabilities, a lifelong education support center will be operated, and customized education programs for adults will be promoted together. Additionally, through the 'Everyone's Playground' program, the city will support sports activities for people with disabilities and expand opportunities for health promotion and cultural participation.
Kim Dong-geun, Mayor of Uijeongbu, is seen conducting the 'Uijeongbu City-Korea Employment Agency for the Disabled Gyeonggi Northern Branch Agreement Ceremony' held on February 11. Provided by Uijeongbu City
Through this comprehensive plan, Uijeongbu City envisions promoting various supports so that people with disabilities can work without discrimination, live safely, and continue a healthy life. In particular, the city will cooperate with related organizations to create jobs for people with disabilities and expand welfare services, striving to establish effective policies and ensure continuous implementation.
Mayor Kim Dong-geun said, “Uijeongbu City will implement practical policies so that people with disabilities can live without discrimination in their daily lives,” adding, “We will realize a city where everyone is happy together through customized welfare policies that can be felt throughout all stages of life.”
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