The Korean Autism Association is holding a performance meeting on October 16 in Seoul to share the outcomes of its financial management support services for individuals with developmental disabilities and discuss future development directions.
Key points
•2015 launch of financial management support program
•621 individuals served by the program
•Participation as a support institution for main project
Since 2015, the Korean Autism Association has been implementing a financial management support program for individuals with developmental disabilities. Through this initiative, they have provided services to 621 such individuals. The association has developed a service model centered on the field by carrying out various projects supported by the Korea Welfare Fundraising Committee, including trust contract assistance and individual financial planning.
The performance meeting will feature opening remarks from Kim Yong-jik, president of the Korean Autism Association, followed by addresses from Han Byung-do, leader of the Democratic Party's parliamentary group, and Cha Jeong, director of the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s Disability Policy Bureau. Participants include individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, frontline workers, and experts who will discuss the program's achievements and future directions.
The Korean Autism Association is a support institution for the main project of the National Pension Service's financial management support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. At this meeting, they plan to share accumulated field experiences and outcomes. The association aims to strengthen its support system for protecting the property rights and self-determination of individuals with developmental disabilities in the future.
