The 18th Disabled Reading Activity Competition will be held to increase the reading interest of people with disabilities and encourage various reading activities. This year's competition expands on the existing "Disabled Children and Youth Reading Impression Competition" to include individuals of all ages and various types of disabilities.

The competition is open to children, youth, and adults with visual, auditory, physical, and developmental disabilities, and entries can be submitted in written or illustrated form. There are two categories: one for children and youth, and another for adults, each further divided into 8 subcategories based on the type of disability. Participants are free to choose the book they wish to read.

A total of 58 individuals and 4 outstanding organizations will be selected for awards, with the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award (2 individuals) and the National Disabled Library Director's Award (56 individuals) being presented. The National Disabled Library Director's Award will also be given to outstanding organizations in the institutional category.

Entries will be accepted via email (brandingstrategy20@gmail.com) from August 25 to October 12, until 11:59 PM. Individuals can submit their works directly, while groups can have their supervising teachers or welfare workers compile and submit the entries. The application form, consent form for personal information, proof of disability, and the entry itself are required submission documents.

The winners will be announced on November 24, and the results can be checked on the National Disabled Library website notice board (nld.go.kr) and through individual notifications. For further inquiries, contact the competition organizing team at ☎ 02-6000-4465 or via email.