Hyundai supports children with disabilities through special strollers
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Hyundai Motor Company began providing 500 custom strollers to families with children who have severe disabilities in South Korea.
The company held an event at Seoul Children’s Grand Park inviting affected families and announced the stroller support project. Hyundai collaborated with domestic stroller specialist Wiyup and the Milal Welfare Foundation to create strollers designed for children with physical limitations who need to use medical equipment.
Standard strollers and wheelchairs often present challenges for children with severe disabilities because of size, weight limits, and space for medical devices. Existing assistive devices can also be expensive and difficult to transport. Hyundai funded the full production cost of the strollers, while Milal Welfare Foundation will manage recipient selection and Wiyup handled the design and manufacturing.
The new strollers feature a seat 50 percent larger than standard models, measuring 50 by 110 centimeters, and a reinforced frame capable of holding up to 30 kilograms. They also include a reclining seat, a module for holding IV drips, a 50-liter storage space, and a one-touch folding function for easy storage and transport.
Hyundai expects the strollers to help families with hospital visits and everyday outings, and stated they will continue to pursue social contribution activities that improve accessibility for people with limited mobility.
