Korean Journal of Research in Music Education

Article

Analysis on Participation Status and Needs of Adults with Disabilities in Music Activities at Night School for the Disabled

Author
Su-Jeong Han
Information
pp. 253~284 / 2019 Vol.48 No.4
e-ISSN2713-3788
p-ISSN1229-4179
Received2019-08-31
Revised2019-10-06
Accepted2019-10-30
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.30775/KMES.48.4.253
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Abstract

This study identify the participation status of and operational needs for disabled adults in music activity at a night school for the disabled in D city. The subjects were 70 disabled adults participating in music program and educational officials. As a result, the participants were generally satisfied with the music program and educational officials. As a result, the participants were generally satisfied with the music programs, and most desired type of music to learn was popular music. The distance and means of transportation were found to be the obstacles to participate and the supports for this are most needed. Linkage with literacy education and repeated and continuing education are needed.

Keywords

adults with disabilities music activity night school for the disabled participation status analysis on needs