A Study on the Support Delivery System for Caregivers of People with Disabilities

Purpose: Identify the needs for support for guardians of the disabled and diagnose the current system to establish the direction of support for guardians of the disabled. In addition, a support system for guardians of the disabled is established in terms of special education and lifelong education for the disabled. Method: In the analysis stage of prior research, related data such as laws, policies and systems related to supporting guardians of the disabled, and policy research reports published by government departments were reviewed and analyzed. For the analysis of practical prior research, data analysis was conducted based on the life cycle of the disabled at home and abroad and the policies and support cases for the disabled by disability type through cooperation with institutions related to supporting guardians of the disabled. Results: First, this study suggested three directions for supporting guardians of the disabled: direct support for guardians of the disabled, improvement of the quality of life for guardians of the disabled, and strengthening the capacity of families with disabilities. Second, this study proposed an integrated model for service delivery systems to support guardians of the disabled. Third, 'one-stop service', 'service specialization', 'continuity of support for guardians by life cycle', and 'periodic update of guardian information' were suggested as conditions for an integrated support platform that focuses on providing information for guardians of the disabled. Finally, it was emphasized that the guardians of the disabled should be provided with various education and information related to the protection of the disabled through the establishment of an education and information support center for the disabled. Conclusion: The support system for guardians of the disabled should focus on direct support for guardians, and in order to establish a support system for guardians of the disabled, a service delivery system for supporting guardians of the disabled must be established at the national level.