Journal of Digital Convergence (디지털융복합연구)

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A Study on Improvement of Assistive Technology Device Support System for the Work Disabled in Korea

보조공학기기 지원제도 개선 방안에 관한 연구

  • Kim, Mi-Jung (Department of Occupational Therapy, Jungwon University) ;
  • Nam, Se-hyun (Dept. of Rehabilitation Counseling, Hanshin University)
  • 김미정 (중원대학교 작업치료학과) ;
  • 남세현 (한신대학교 재활상담학과)
  • Received : 2021.10.27
  • Accepted : 2021.12.20
  • Published : 2021.12.28
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Abstract

The study is purposed to investigate the current status of assistive technology devices(ATDs) and to explore ways to improve the ATDs support system for work. As a method, domestic and foreign systems were investigated to derive implications can be applied in Korea based on the analysis framework that compromised Gilbert and Terrell's policy analysis model and research purpose. Next, a survey was conducted on 202 disabled supported ATDs for Work. They were looking for a job or working. We would like to suggest a plan as follows. First, it is necessary to improve the support process centered on consumers. Second, the expansion of items and supplementation of the quality management system should be considered. Third, it is urgent to expand the application qualifications. Finally, the foundation for improvement should be continuously laid. We expected the direction of improvement of the support system will be established.

본 연구의 목적은 국내 보조공학기기 지원 현황을 조사하고, 보조공학기기 지원제도 개선 방안을 모색하는데 있다. 이를 위해 국내·외 사례를 조사하고 Gilbert와 Terrell의 정책분석 모형과 연구 목적을 절충한 분석 틀에 따라 신청 절차, 품목 선정 및 품질관리를 중심으로 분석하여 국내에 적용할 수 있는 시사점을 도출하였다. 다음으로 보조공학기기를 지원받은 구직 또는 근로 장애인 202명을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였다. 연구결과에 따라 다음과 같이 개선 방안을 제언하고자 한다. 우선 장애인 수요자 중심으로 보조공학 지원 절차가 개선될 필요가 있다. 다음으로 지원품목 확대 및 품질관리 체계가 합리적으로 보완되어야 한다. 셋째, 보조공학기기 신청자격 확대가 시급하며, 마지막으로 개선방안 실천을 위한 제반 조건 실행이 지속적으로 추진되어야 한다. 본 연구를 바탕으로 보조공학기기 지원제도 개선방향이 정립되어 장애인근로자의 보조공학기기 선택권과 활용 기회가 확대되기를 기대한다.

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Acknowledgement

This paper was supported by Korea Employment Agency for Persons with Disabilities in 2018.

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