A Support List for Caregivers of People with Disabilities by Life Cycle

Purpose: This study organized a list of support for guardians of persons with disabilities by life cycle, focusing on the fact that support for guardians of persons with disabilities should be provided in consideration of the characteristics of each life cycle. Method: Related data such as laws, policies and systems related to support for guardians of persons with disabilities, and policy research reports published by government departments were reviewed and analyzed. Results: First, support for guardians of persons with disabilities by life cycle was presented by dividing them into infancy, child/adolescence, transition period, and adulthood. Second, regardless of the division of each life cycle, the content of support commonly required is organized in common, and the content of support to be provided in a specific life cycle is classified by life cycle, emphasizing the importance of continuing support for guardians of persons with disabilities considering both common and specific life cycles. Third, in this study, the areas of support for each life cycle of infants and toddlers, children and adolescents, transition period, and adulthood were divided into educational support, psychological and emotional support, medical and legal support, and daily and social activity support. Conclusion: A support system for guardians with disabilities that meets the individual needs of the entire life cycle of persons with disabilities should be established by expanding support services for guardians with disabilities.