“It is important that we do not just give them services which help them get by daily. Our goal is to capacitate them build better lives for themselves and become productive citizens of society.” In a bid to provide a more responsive and comprehensive service, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is hosting continue reading : First ever National PWD Summit to emphasize calls for reforms of sector
DSWD enhances skills training facilities for PWDs to increase their employability
In line with the provisions of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10524 or an “Act Expanding the Positions Reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs),” the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assures that it will improve its facilities which provide livelihood and skills training to PWDs to enhance their continue reading : DSWD enhances skills training facilities for PWDs to increase their employability
Elsie Gaches Village, the only gov’t facility helping persons with intellectual disability also needs help
The sprawling facility located in Alabang, Muntinlupa serves as the only government institution that provides care and rehabilitation to abandoned, neglected, dependent, and foundling children as well as adults with special needs such as those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and other intellectual disabilities and neuro-developmental disorders. On February 3, 1964, an continue reading : Elsie Gaches Village, the only gov’t facility helping persons with intellectual disability also needs help
DSWD, LGU help abused woman with special needs in Iloilo City
As part of its mandate to provide technical assistance to local government units (LGUs), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to work with the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) of Iloilo City by providing appropriate help and by monitoring the condition of a 27-year-old woman with special needs who was continue reading : DSWD, LGU help abused woman with special needs in Iloilo City
DSWD shares status of its health centers; high number of clients vs severely low number of medical personnel highlighted
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today shared with the public reports regarding the department’s efforts to maintain centers that provide for the needs of poor and highly vulnerable Filipinos. The DSWD’s Protective Service Bureau is mandated to supervise, monitor, and provide technical assistance in the operations and implementation of continue reading : DSWD shares status of its health centers; high number of clients vs severely low number of medical personnel highlighted
DSWD equips PWDs to be self-reliant
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) from the Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center (AVRC) II in Cebu City, one of the non-residential facilities managed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), learn cooking skills during a training workshop conducted by the Banilad Center for Professional Development (BCPD). The Department partners with private corporations for the conduct continue reading : DSWD equips PWDs to be self-reliant
PWD wins silver medal in int’l skills competition
Julius Rosalinda, a person with disability (PWD) from Tagum City, Davao del Norte, brought honor and pride to the Philippines when he won a silver medal and the Excellence Award in the Waste Re-Use Category during the 9th International Abilympics competition in Bordeaux, France in March. The International Abilympics is a professional skills competition for continue reading : PWD wins silver medal in int’l skills competition
DSWD statement on PWDs being ridiculed during political rallies
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) condemns all adverse acts of anyone that may erode the self-worth and the sense of dignity of persons with disabilities (PWDs). Anchored on the guiding principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, the DSWD is continue reading : DSWD statement on PWDs being ridiculed during political rallies
PWDs trained under DSWD center excel in nat’l sports competition
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) trained under the National Vocational Rehabilitation Center (NVRC) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) won seven medals for their excellent performance in various sports during the recently-concluded Philippine Paralympic National Games (PPNG) at the Marikina Sports Complex. The gold medalist were Augusto Hernandez, wheelchair user, who won in continue reading : PWDs trained under DSWD center excel in nat’l sports competition
Skilled PWDs to compete in int’l competition
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) (seated from L-R) Jannet Saladoris, Julius Rosalinda, and Adam Rey Pantinople of Carmen, Tagum City, and Bansalan, Davao del Norte, respectively, beam after their courtesy call on Department of Social Welfare and Development-Field Office (DSWD-FO) XI Director Mercedita Jabagat (2nd from left). The three PWDs, who are also beneficiaries of DSWD continue reading : Skilled PWDs to compete in int’l competition
