Since the United Nations' Convention on the rights for disabled people approved in 2006, the understanding of disability and support for people with disabilities worldwide has changed and progressed sustainably. That includes the changes in theoretical debates and welfare policy on disability to encourage society to understand and treat people with disability as other citizens. However, people with disabilities in Vietnam and Korea still experience the difficulties and need further support.
This paper looks and compares the welfare initiatives in Vietnam and South Korea on supporting the people with disabilities in order to articulate some of implicit values of welfare practices for people with disabilities in these contexts and to make the experiences to each other.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Current population trend of people with disabilities
2.1. People with disabilities in South Korean
2.2. People with disabilities in Vietnam
3. Related welfare laws for people with disabilities
3.1. Related welfare laws for people with disabilities in South Korea
3.2. Related welfare laws for people with disabilities in Vietnam
4. Welfare policies for people with disabilities
4.1. Welfare policies for people with disability: South Korea’s case
4.2. Welfare policies for people with disability: Vietnam’s case
4.2.1. Disability allowance
4.2.2. Education
4.2.3. Vocational training and employment
4.2.4. Health care
4.2.5. Social supports and social assistance
4.2.6. Cultural and sport activities
4.2.7. Transportation and public accessibility
5. Conclusions
Objectives and Themes
This paper aims to analyze and compare the implementation of welfare policies for people with disabilities (PWD) in Vietnam and South Korea, utilizing the dimensional analysis model of social welfare policy to identify effective practices and support strategies that can enhance the welfare state for PWD in Vietnam.
- Comparative analysis of social welfare laws for PWD in Vietnam and South Korea.
- Examination of population trends and demographics concerning PWD in both countries.
- Evaluation of policy dimensions including income security, education, employment, and healthcare.
- Assessment of current welfare infrastructure and the application of the social model of disability.
- Recommendations for improving institutional frameworks and professional support services in Vietnam.
Excerpt from the book
Disabled welfare Act (1981)
This was first enacted in 1981 as mental and physical welfare act and change to disabled welfare act in 1989. This act through the opening order gives a first priority the prevention for disability, to ensure safety of the life of disabled person through including intensive policy contents, completely participation in the society and social integration through equality (article 3). According to this act, PWD are the ones who receive obstacles from the society due to physical disability such as lack of internal and external ability and also mental disability such as mental diseases and growth retarded disability.
Also the Act focuses on delivering the following service: (i) Research study on reason and prevention of disability, early discovery of the disability, treatment and consider the needed policy; (ii) Rehabilitation treatment and social adaptation training;(iii) Education service to the PWD depending on the age, ability and type of disability;(iv) Development of disability awareness to the community; (v) Safety measures concern disability characteristics;(vi) Support of culture and sports activities for disabled; (vii) Policy making on the reduction the economic burden for disabled and their care givers and Study, research and evaluation of intensive system for disabled welfare and develop a recognized disabled sports policy (Ministry of Government Legislation 1981).
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: Outlines the vulnerability of PWD, the study's objective to compare welfare policies between Vietnam and South Korea, and the theoretical framework utilized for policy analysis.
2. Current population trend of people with disabilities: Examines statistical data on the PWD populations in South Korea and Vietnam, highlighting demographic shifts and classification systems.
3. Related welfare laws for people with disabilities: Reviews the legal foundations and legislative documents concerning disability welfare in both South Korea and Vietnam.
4. Welfare policies for people with disabilities: Provides an in-depth analysis of specific policy areas including income security, education, employment, healthcare, and social support services.
5. Conclusions: Summarizes key findings, emphasizing the adoption of the social model of disability and providing insights from the South Korean experience to guide policy development in Vietnam.
Keywords
Disability, Welfare Policies, Vietnam, South Korea, Social Policy, Legislation, Income Security, Education, Employment, Rehabilitation, Healthcare, Social Inclusion, Accessibility, Disability Allowance, Dimensional Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The work focuses on a comparative analysis of welfare policies and legal frameworks designed to support people with disabilities in Vietnam and South Korea.
What are the central themes covered in this paper?
The paper covers legislative developments, population statistics, income security systems, educational integration, employment initiatives, and healthcare accessibility for people with disabilities.
What is the main objective or research question of the study?
The main objective is to compare how Vietnam and South Korea implement welfare policies for PWD and to suggest methods for the Vietnamese government to enhance its welfare state by learning from South Korean practices.
Which scientific method is applied in this study?
The study utilizes the "dimensional analysis model of social welfare policy," specifically the framework developed by Gilbert and Terrell (1992), to analyze and categorize policy dimensions.
What content is addressed in the main chapters?
The main chapters detail the current population trends, specific national welfare laws, and an in-depth exploration of services like disability pensions, vocational training, health insurance, and special education systems.
Which keywords characterize this paper?
Key terms include Disability, Welfare Policies, Vietnam, South Korea, Social Policy, Legislation, and Social Inclusion.
How does the study evaluate the effectiveness of the Vietnamese welfare system compared to South Korea?
The study notes that while both countries are working toward social inclusion, South Korea has more defined statistics and a longer history of specific legislation, whereas Vietnam is currently in the process of building its framework and faces challenges in professional delivery and implementation.
What is the significance of the "social model of disability" in this document?
The social model is used to shift the focus from individual impairments to the barriers and difficulties encountered in social life, serving as the foundation for the welfare approaches discussed.
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- Tran Van Kham (Autor:in), Heung Seek Cho (Autor:in), 2016, Social Welfare Policies for People with Disabilities in Vietnam and South Korea, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/334448
