Uiwang City DreamStart Implements "Cultural Linkage Program for Children with and without Disabilities"

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Seo Dong-young] Uiwang City operated a DreamStart cultural linkage program on the 16th at "Cheonggyemok Farm" located in Yongin City, in which children with and without disabilities enjoyed activities together.

The program was conducted in collaboration with the Shareable Project to foster a healthy peer play culture where all children in the community naturally fit in without prejudice regarding disabilities. The Shareable Project is a support center business for families with disabilities that supports individuals with developmental disabilities to live together with their community neighbors without being isolated from society.

A total of 16 people, including 8 children with and without disabilities and their guardians, participated in the program and engaged in various experiential activities such as cheese-making, milk-collecting, feeding cattle, and tractor rides at Cheonggyemok Farm, while observing animals together and naturally becoming acquainted.

A city official stated, "To ensure that all children, regardless of disability status, grow up as healthy and happy members of society, warm interest and support from the community are necessary," and added, "We plan to continue expanding various programs so that DreamStart children can grow up healthily and vibrantly."

The DreamStart cultural linkage program for children with and without disabilities will be operated over a total of 4 sessions to allow children to meet regularly and become acquainted, with 2 events scheduled to be held in January next year.