Independent Living Orientation Seminar for NCR

LHILC conducted this seminar on September 14, 2010 at Duque Hall, Department of Health Compound, Tayuman, Manila.

 

The following are the objectives:

1.   To raise awareness about the social model of disability.

2.   To present the concept of personal assistance and personal assistance service system.

3.   To make the focal persons recognize the importance of personal assistance for independent living of persons with extensive disabilities and formulation of policies and programs for it.

The presentors from Life Haven are Abner Manlapaz, Jun Bernandino and May Anne Dao. This seminar was organized in cooperation with KAMPI.

 

Participants:

1.    Dr. Vera, DOH

2.   Laila M. Guce, Makati Social Welfare Department

3.    Lael Gasco, DSWD-NCR-EGV

4.  Joel Paladan P.A.

5.   Micheal Dao P.A.

6.   Jeremiah D. Dicen, CSWDO Las Pinas City

7.   Spock Castillon, LPPWFI

8.   Aron Castillen,

9.   Cristina B. Castaneda, Pasay Social Welfare Deparment

10.                Rommel Torres, Pasay Social Welfare Department

11.                Edna J. Sacedor, DSWD- NCR

12.                Luz Cabauatan, DSWD SSDP-QL

13.                Joanna L. Hizon, DSWD-CO

14.                Arleen B.Cino, MSWDO-Pateros

15.                Ireneo S. SORIANO, Pateros

16.                Romeo Canonoy, Jr., RSW-DSWD

17.                Jeffrey, Reusora, S., PWD-DSW

18.                Ma. Lourdes Basmayer, Mla. Department of Social Welfare

19.                April P. Alianza, DSWD-NCR

20.                Verenesse T. Ballado, DSWD-NCR

21.                Lauro Purcil, Blind, DEPED

22.                Samuel Banares, Jr., P.A.

23.                Helario B. Supaz, ODPA-DSWD, Taguig

24.                Charmaine Joy P. Agrigar, ODPA-DSWS, Taguig

25.                Fle Labanon, NCDA

26.                Charry Famitangco, PWD. San Juan

27.                Glenis Balaque, IBON Foundation

28.                Francis F. Dallano, CSWDO, Marikina City

29.                Ken Lenon M. Sabangan, Polio, CSWDO Valenzuela City

30.                Ma. Kristina R. Jayme, CSWDO Valenzuela City

31.                Joel Marian O. CSWDO, Malabon

32.                Froilan D. Maglaya, DSWD-NCR

33.                Ma. Elen L. Cestina, DSWD- Mandaluyong City

34.                Oscar B. Arceo, DPAD

 

     The participants welcomed the idea of making policies and programs to support the Independent Living of persons with extensive disabilities. They are looking forward to collaborate with LHILC to formulate this program.

 

     Representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development are enthusiastic to develop new programs/services to empower persons with disabilities to live independently. They are looking forward for more collaboration to realize the goals of LHILC.