CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1(Purpose) #
The purpose of this Act is to minimize constraints on the activities of persons with disabilities, older persons, etc., and to contribute to enhancing the quality of their life by providing assistive device services efficiently by prescribing matters concerning supporting assistive devices for persons with disabilities, older persons, etc., and promoting utilization thereof.
Article 2(Fundamental Notion) #
The fundamental notion of this Act is to achieve social integration through self-realization of, full social participation by, and enhancement of quality of life of persons with disabilities, older persons, etc., by assuring the utilization of assistive devices conveniently and freely according to the needs and requirements thereof.
Article 3(Definitions) #
The terms used in this Act shall be defined as follows:
1. The term "persons with disabilities, etc." means persons with disabilities under Article 2 of the Act on Welfare of Persons with Disabilities, older persons, etc. under subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Act on Long-Term Care Insurance for Older Persons, and persons, etc. of distinguished service to the State under Article 4 of the Act on the Honorable Treatment of and Support for Persons, etc. of Distinguished Service to the State;
2. The term "assistive devices" means all kinds of machinery, tools, and equipment used to improve and supplement the physical and mental functions of persons with disabilities, etc., and to assist them with convenience in daily activities, which are prescribed by Ministerial Decree of Health and Welfare;
3. The term "assistive device services" means a series of support by which persons with disabilities, etc. have access to and utilize assistive devices efficiently.