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.