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Gunsan City Seeks Solutions for Housing and Independence of Middle-aged Adults with Developmental Disabilities - Exploring Solutions through Guardian Education


... jbdn.kr Partnership(2025-06-25 00:23:11)

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The Lifelong Learning Center for Developmentally Disabled Individuals in Gunsan City conducted a caregiver education session on the theme of "Stable Life and Housing for Developmentally Disabled Adults in their 40s and 50s" at the Chaeman-sik Literature Museum on the 24th. In this session, 25 caregiver participants showed a high level of interest in the issues of aging and housing for developmentally disabled adults.

The lecture was led by Father Won Jong-hoon (Joseph Damiano), who has been active for 11 years at the developmental disabled group home "Little Sister's House" in Iksan. Father Won delivered practical experiences on communal living arrangements, independent housing options, ways to connect with the local community, as well as psychological preparation and support for families.

Especially during the Q&A session that followed the lecture, participants engaged in sharing their concerns, stories, and forming a sense of empathy, which received a positive response.

An official from the Gunsan City Education Support Department stated, "Ensuring a stable life and housing for disabled adults is an important task that cannot be delayed any longer," and expressed the commitment to continue providing practical education sessions for caregivers.

Meanwhile, the Lifelong Learning Center for Developmentally Disabled Individuals in Gunsan City operates various educational programs to guarantee the lifelong learning rights of developmentally disabled individuals and promote independent living. They strive to create a sustainable learning environment based on collaboration with caregivers and the local community.