Seoul's Songpa District is launching its first "Disability-Friendly Hair Salon" initiative this year, reflecting demand from approximately 20,000 residents with disabilities in the area, and is recruiting participating salons through the 10th.
The district plans to divide its jurisdiction into five zones and select at least one salon per zone, for a total of at least five establishments. Selected salons will receive facilities and equipment worth around 2 million won ($1,500), including entrance ramps, portable washbasins and low-noise hair equipment.
Selected salons will be given a certified "Disability-Friendly Hair Salon" plaque and receive promotional support through the district office's website and social media channels, along with disability service manuals and user referrals through a welfare facility network.
The district will conduct on-site inspections before launching full operations in July, and plans to refine the program through regular monitoring and feedback from people with disabilities.
