DEVELOPMENT OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE BUDDHIST WAY OF THAI SOCIETY

Abstract

This research on the development of the quality of life of the disabled in the Buddhist way in Thai society has three objectives: 1) to study the model for the development of the quality of life of the disabled in the Buddhist way in Thai society, 2) to study and develop the model for the development of the quality of life of the disabled in the Buddhist way in Thai society, and 3) to create a network for the development of the quality of life of the disabled in the Buddhist way in Thai society. This research is a documentary and qualitative research, focusing on organizations that have a role in developing the quality of life of the disabled in the Buddhist way. There were 5 executives and staff providing social welfare services for the disabled and 25 disabled people receiving social welfare services, totaling 30 people. The research instrument was an interview. The research methods included data collection, analysis and synthesis.

       The research results found that the development of the quality of life of Buddhist disabled people in Thai society involves the organization of social welfare by government agencies. There is an attempt to make it more comprehensive and able to respond to the needs of each target group and in a more spatial way. Social welfare operations are carried out according to 4 components: Social services, social assistance, social security and public assistance for the development of a model for developing the quality of life of the disabled in the Buddhist way in Thai society has 4 areas: 1) a model for developing the quality of life of the disabled in medicine, 2) a model for developing the quality of life of the disabled in education, 3) a model for developing the quality of life of the disabled in society, and 4) a model for developing the quality of life of the disabled in vocational training. Part for creating a network for developing the quality of life of the disabled in the Buddhist way in Thai society. 1) Must have clear objectives 2) Clear activities that are interesting and beneficial to members 3) The core group or individual must view the success of the network in terms of important professional goals and must always be in contact with members 4) Allow for continuous replacement of network leaders 5) Avoid centralizing power and assigning responsibilities to members 6) Create a sense of ownership and strong commitment to the network 7) Effectively allocate resources 8) Self-sufficiency 9) Legal status 10) Monitoring and evaluation 11) Network management and 12) Participation and rewards