Sejong Special Self-Governing City Facilities Management Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the Corporation) CEO Cho So-yeon received a plaque of merit from the Sejong Special Self-Governing City Association of Organizations for the Disabled for her contribution to improving the welfare of the disabled in the local community. CEO Cho has drawn attention from the local community by taking the lead in expanding accessibility to public sports facilities for the disabled and operating customized programs.
On the 30th, a plaque award ceremony was held at the temporary general meeting held in the main auditorium of the Sejong City Association of Persons with Disabilities. Chairman Cho So-yeon was evaluated to have led positive changes in the local community by promoting the revitalization of the disabled survival swimming program, expanding support for physical activities, and promoting various projects to improve welfare.
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[Korean Today] Sejong Facilities Corporation Director Cho So-yeon receives a plaque of merit for her efforts to promote welfare for the disabled © Reporter Lee Yoon-joo |
Since taking office last year, Chairman Cho has strengthened cooperation with related organizations and related institutions and signed business agreements (MOUs) to make substantial improvements in the field of welfare for the disabled. In the process, he has attracted private sponsorship and laid the foundation for operating a survival swimming program for the disabled. Hana Bank’s sponsorship has been a driving force for operating various programs at the Jochiwon Swimming Pool operated by the corporation.
This year, the disabled survival swimming and customized swimming program provided by the corporation was conducted a total of 42 times, and 44 disabled people completed it. The program was designed based on the systematic course of the Korea Life Saving Association, such as floating in water, survival strokes, and tool use, and provided the disabled with an opportunity to acquire practical survival skills. The participants said that they gained valuable experience in overcoming their fear of water and building their confidence.
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[Korean Today] Awarded a plaque of merit from the Federation of Organizations for the Disabled for contribution to promoting community welfare © Reporter Lee Yoon-joo |
In her acceptance speech, CEO Cho So-yeon said, “Ensuring that all citizens can use public facilities without discrimination is the corporation’s basic responsibility,” and added, “I will take this award as encouragement to work harder in the future, and I will continue to strive to ensure that people with disabilities can use public facilities without inconvenience.”
This achievement is an example of the corporation’s continuous efforts for the welfare of the disabled and the development of the local community being recognized externally. The corporation plans to continue various activities to create an environment where all citizens, including the disabled and non-disabled, can enjoy equal opportunities and to raise the level of welfare in the local community.
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