The center moves from Sindaebang-dong to a transit-oriented youth housing complex in Noryangjin, expanding from 126 to 187 square meters. Counseling, case management and emergency care services continue, with new social skills and digital and AI education programs set to launch next year.
Dongjak-gu held an opening ceremony Wednesday to mark the expansion and relocation of its Support Center for Families of People With Disabilities, now located on the third floor at 15 Noryangjin-ro 10-gil.
The ceremony was attended by Dongjak-gu District Mayor Ryu Sam-young, families of people with disabilities, representatives from related organizations and local residents.
The event included an unveiling of the center's nameplate, a commemorative photo session and a tour of the facilities, during which attendees celebrated the move to the expanded space.
The center had relocated from Sindaebang-dong to a space within the Noryangjin transit-oriented youth housing complex, opening its doors there on July 14.
The new facility spans 187 square meters and includes program rooms, a classroom, counseling rooms and a psychological stabilization room. The center's core services — education, counseling, psychological support and family programs — are offered across these spaces.
Key programs include counseling and case management, emergency care and a capacity-building program for families of people with disabilities.
This year, the center has provided emergency care services on 56 occasions and has run a film-viewing program for families, parent education sessions on communication and emotional regulation for children with disabilities, and a disability-awareness campaign — extending support across care, culture and education.
Next year, the center plans to introduce social skills programs for people with mild intellectual disabilities, autism and borderline intelligence, along with their families, as well as digital literacy education covering smartphones, kiosks, online payments and AI services to support the independence and empowerment of families of people with disabilities. Those with inquiries may contact the Dongjak-gu Support Center for Families of People With Disabilities directly.
"Now that the center has moved to a larger, more comfortable space with better accessibility, I expect families of people with disabilities will find it much easier to use," District Mayor Ryu said. "We will continue to provide the careful, practical support that makes a real difference in their daily lives."
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