Incheon City Council Establishes Basis for Support of Mobility Devices for Bedridden Disabled Individuals

A systematic framework has been established to ensure the mobility rights of bedridden individuals with disabilities, who are unable to move and live in bed, in Incheon Metropolitan City.

The Incheon City Council announced that the 'Incheon Metropolitan City Ordinance on Mobility Support for Bedridden Disabled Individuals,' proposed by Councilor Park Pan-soon (People Power Party, Proportional), was passed as is by the Construction and Transportation Committee during the 306th extraordinary session held on the 2nd.

The core of this ordinance is to support bedridden individuals with disabilities, who are among the severely transportation-disadvantaged and have found it virtually impossible to use existing special transportation means such as disabled call taxis. The ordinance includes provisions for ▲ conducting a survey on the mobility rights of bedridden individuals ▲ promoting mobility support projects and defining eligible recipients ▲ securing practical mobility means.

Currently, a significant number of individuals with severe walking disabilities have to use portable beds because they find it difficult to maintain a seated position in a wheelchair, but the existing transportation support system is designed primarily for wheelchair users, making it very challenging for them to visit hospitals or go out.

Councilor Park Pan-soon stated, "There was an urgent need for practical mobility means for bedridden individuals, who are the most marginalized among the severely transportation-disadvantaged," and added, "I hope this ordinance will create an environment where individuals using portable beds can move safely and conveniently."