IL Workshop Angeles, Pampanga

Date: September 22-24, 2010 Objective: 1. To promote the IL philosophy in Pampanga, Philippines Venue: Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines The participants are: Jesus C. Librado Feliciano C. Carillo Jr. Noel Manabe Minerva V. Alejandro Edison S. Romero Janet B. Panoy Rodel B. Reyes Gretchin Boni Bien Sabado Marcial S. Calinga Emma P. Belvis Roel M. Figueroa Erickson D. Sabanal Edward Oliveros Outcome: The participants participated actively in the workshop. It is an opportunity for them to talk about themselves and their disability. They cooperated and are willing to learn the concept of IL and peer counseling so they can use it as leaders of DPOs. Evaluation: The participants are leaders of DPOs from different parts of region 3. Some are even government workers working for disability-related programs and services. We noticed their interest in the workshop as they enrich their knowledge with new ideas different from what they are learning from other workshops. We also noticed that the workshop made their relationship closer as compared to other activities they are doing together. We could say that peer counseling always does wonders in human relationship and very important in building friendships and good working relationship.

Support Group Activity (MSWDO, San Juan, Batangas)

Date: September 15, 2010 Objective: 1. To practice previous participants from Batangas in presentation of IL. 2. To evaluate previous participants from Batangas. Venue: MSWDO, San Juan, Batangas Participants: 1. Marites V. Odarbe 2. Reynaldo V. Lim 3. Israelita M. Delacion 4. Isagani P. Carandong 5. Amiera S. Barsaga 6. Dominador Bautista 7. Allan Renton Resource Person: 1. Teody Auxilian 2. Abner N. Manlapaz 3. Edwin De Villa Outcome: 7 PWDS including 3 resource persons attended. The newly appointed focal persons of MSWDO for PWD (Rey and Tess) personally presented IL history, philosophy, and movements. While the resource persons observing the presentation. The presentation was successfully conducted. Evaluation: We observed the following things: 1. The presenters can still improve on the manner of presentations. 2. The number of participants is not increasing, maybe because they are looking for activities that will address their economic situation.

Independent Living Orientation Seminar for NCR.

Date:                    September 14, 2010   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.   Venue:        Duque Hall, DOH Compound, Tayuman, Manila Participants: 1.   Abner Manlapaz 2.   Benjamin Bernandino 3.   Joel Paladan P.A. 4.   Mary Ann Dao 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 35.                Lael Gasco, DSWD-NCR-EGV 36.                Edmond Socorro, LHILC Driver 37.                Laila M. Guce, Makati Social Welfare Department 38.                Dr. Vera, DOH   Outcome:           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.   Evaluation:           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.

Peer Visit (Rodolfo Taharan)

Date: September 10, 2010 Objective: 1. To introduce life haven independent living center. 2. To know the general condition of the visited person with disability. 3. To know what help/assistance life haven independent living center can extend to the visited person with disability. 4. To encourage the visited person with disability to join the activities of life haven independent living center. Venue: (Rodolfo Taharan) # 12 Ilang-ilang St. Karuhatan Valenzuela City Participants: Eric Dy & Teody Auxilian Outcome: Rodolfo welcomed the staffs from the center. The center introduced independent living and the services of the center. Rodolfo was amazed that persons with extensive disabilities visit him in his house. Evaluation: Rodolfo is not very interested in the center's activities. Maybe the reason for his lack of interest is his feelings that he do not need the services that the center is offering. One other reason might be because of his light disability and his life status. He runs his own business and able to support himself and his family.

Peer Visit (Federico Lopez)

Date: September 10, 2010 Objectives: 1. To introduce life haven independent living center. 2. To know the general condition of the visited person with disability. 3. To know what help/assistance life haven independent living center can extend to the visited person with disability. 4. To encourage the visited person with disability to join the activities of life haven independent living center. Venue: (Federico Lopez) # 2617 Verceles Compound Gen. T. De Leon Valenzuela City Participants: Eric Dy & Teody Auxilian Outcome: Federico welcomed the LHILC staffs. He was gladdened to see the staffs. LHILC staffs introduce IL. Evaluation: It is difficult to convince Federico to be independent. He likes to stay in his house. He always worry that people will ridicule him if he go out of his house. He also like to talk about religion and will always lead any conversation to his religious beliefs.

Peer Visit (Fernando Adriano)

Date: September 10, 2010 Objectives: 1. To introduce life haven independent living center. 2. To know the general condition of the visited person with disability. 3. To know what help/assistance life haven independent living center can extend to the visited person with disability. 4. To encourage the visited person with disability to join the activities of life haven independent living center. Venue: (Fernando Adriano) # 16-i San Guillermo St. Karuhatan Valenzuela City Participants: Eric Dy & Teody Auxilian Outcome: 1. LHILC staffs successfully introduced the center and its services to Fernando. 2. LHILC staffs learned the general condition of Fernando and his need for a wheelchair. Evaluation: Fernando has curiosity when visited by LHILC staffs because of what he encountered before when visited by a fellow disabled person. He was offered assistance but nothing happened. And now, he is expecting that there will be a positive result for the visit.

Valenzuela City Polytechnic College Presentation

Date: September 09, 2010, 10-12 a.m.   Objective:  Awareness Campaign and P.A. Recruitment   Venue: Valenzuela City Polytechnic College, Kamagong St., Fortune Village VI, Parada, Valenzuela City Presentors: Eric Dy, Benjamin Bernandino, Karla Henson Audience: School Faculty and about 200 Students   Outcome: The faculties who are present showed interest and expressed their willingness to have activities like this in the future. The students listened to the presentation. The LHILC received inquiries about the PA service.   Evaluation: All the participants are very attentive while LHILC staffs are presenting IL philosophy and movement. The activity is very positive and there is great opportunity for the center to recruit personal assistant in the school.

Support Group Activity Valenzuela

Date: September 05, 2010 Objectives: 1.   To review previous topics. 2.   To orient new participants. Venue: General Tiburcio Elementary School, covered court, Gen. T. De Leon, Valenzuela City Participants: 1.   Cristobal Estigoy 2.   Manuel Payumo 3.   Lucia Gueco 4.   Neddie Malibiran 5.   Eric Dy 6.   Emil Babidina 7.   Jun Bernandino 8.   Joel Paladan 9.   Aaron Moises C.Villanueva 10.                Asher Tubiera 11.                Jayrine Marie C.Paguio 12.                Allan Andalio 13.                Enteng Oropesa 14.                Erwin S. Habitan 15.                Mary Ann Dao 16.                Nina Marie Maliari 17.                Abner Manlapaz 18.                Ailyn Bermas 19.                Teody Auxilian 20.                Lito Pagador 21.                R-Jay Vergara Outcome: The participants were divided in two groups, the previous participants and the new ones. The new ones are critical of the new ideas of Independent Living Philosophy but they welcome these new ideas after completion of the presentation. Evaluation: The activities of the center is always an opportunity for persons with disabilities to meet and enjoy the short moments they have to make new friends and to liberate themselves against the barriers that limits their social life.