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장애인 국가정책 (영어버젼) [National Policy for Persons with Disabilities (English Version)]

Ministry of Health and Welfare Government of the Republic of Korea Country Resources Disability Policies Republic of Korea 5 April 2013 Policy document

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This document presents the history of policy development as well as policy framework and details for persons with disabilities in South Korea. The outline of this document is as follows:

I. History of Policy Development for Persons with Disabilities

II. Policy Framework for Persons with Disabilities
1. The Third Five-year Development Plan for the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities
2.Policy Coordination Committee for Disabled Persons (PCCDP)
3.Disability Registration and Screening System 4.Anti-Discrimination Against and Remedies for Persons with Disabilities Act(ARPDA)

III. Policy Details
1. Income Support for Persons with Disabilities
2.Education of Persons with Disabilities
3.Medical Aid for Persons with Disabilities
4.Improving Job Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
5.Participation in Social and Cultural Activities 6.Expansion of Convenience Facilities and Services for Persons with Disabilities
7. Other

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