Archives for “Awareness Campaigns”
Workplace injuries such as repetitive strain injuries (RSI’s) account for 42% of all lost time claims and 50% of all lost time days. To increase awareness on these issues, the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers is pleased to offer the 13th annual RSIPLUS Awareness Day on Wednesday February 29, 2012 at no fee. With [...]
January 22 to 29, 2012 Theme: “Making the Rights Real for Filipinos with Autism” “Making the Rights Real for Filipinos with Autism” was adopted as the theme for this year’s celebration to give emphasis on the realization of the rights of individuals affected with autism and to support the campaign of the United Nations to [...]
Spring is a wonderful season for restarting the cycle of life after the bitter cold of winter. Excitement abound with activity in nature and this infectious enthusiasm has everybody waking up to a glorious time… including yours truly. Time for new beginnings! In celebration of Occupational Therapy Month, I will be posting several reading short [...]
When & Where April 3, 2011 (Sunday) Auditorium 1, Lay Force Complex San Carlos Seminary, EDSA, Guadalupe Makati City, Philippines Specifically designed for new parents of babies with Down Syndrome ages ranging from 0 to 3 years old. Medical and developmental concerns and issues will be discussed by top leading medical professionals in the country [...]
The World Report on Disability is a major publication from the World Health Organization and World Bank, to be launched on 9 June 2011 in Geneva. The Report explores current evidence about disability, identifies needs, and highlights what works to improve the lives of people with disabilities in areas including health, rehabilitation, support, environments, education [...]
As therapists, we are well aware of the health disparities that exist in our country and the rest of the world. Poverty makes it doubly hard for children with special needs and their families to avail of rehabilitation services. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce BRIGHT START Children’s Special Services, a non-profit [...]
Guided and Unified Interaction for the the Development of Children, Inc invites 100 volunteer caregivers for children with special needs (mentally, physically and emotionally handicapped including orphaned, abandoned and street children) to join “Gabayan,” a ten-day summer camp in City of Tayabas, Quezon on April 29 to May 8, 2011. Attend the Orientation, Caregiving & [...]
When & Where 26 February 2011, 1 to 6PM UST Quadricentennial Square Manila, Philippines Click on above image for more details.
When and Where February 26, 2011 University of Santo Tomas This whole day event will cover various activities including: A fun run entitled “Otakbuhan: Tungo sa Kamalayan” to promote physical fitness among OTs and PWDs alike Launching of the “Project MOVE:400 Pledges to Community Mobility” which is an advocacy campaign for community mobility among PWDs [...]
When & Where January 23 – 26, 2011 Parkmall, Mandaue City, Cebu January 23 6:30 am Registration for the Autism Angels Walk P25.00 each 7:00 am Fun Walk 9:00 am Sunday Mass with special blessings for CWA 10:00am Opening of the EXHIBIT (Colors of “A” spectrum) 10:00am Playmaze P150 each 12:00 nn Lunch w/ Jolibee [...]
“Keeping the promise: Mainstreaming disability in the Millennium Development Goals towards 2015 and beyond” Background note on theme of IDPD2010 The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December was established by the International Year for Disabled Persons (1981). The Day aims to promote a better understanding of disability issues [...]
Events in the Philippines – World AIDS Day 2010 Light for Rights – Manila City Remedios Circle, Malate, Metro Manila, Philippines 1 December 2010 3:00 pm-8:00 pm The Manila Social Hygiene Clinic of the Manila Health Department through the support of the Global Fund R6 Project will be commemorating the World AIDS Day 2010 in [...]
Make the holiday season more meaningful by supporting these events by Tahanang Walang Hagdanan. TWH Presents “Beyond Limits” featuring Ballroom Dancers, Silents Steps, Rondalla On Wheels and TWH Chorale. Date: December 2, 2010 Venue: PHILAM LIFE AUDITORIUM, UN Avenue Manila. Christmas Trade Fair for the benefit of Persons With Disabilities. Venue: Glorietta 5 Activity Center, [...]
Due to popular demand, Autism2010 – the annual Awares international online autism conferencehas been extended for until November 22, 2010. You can join in the lively discussions right now. Autism2010 is the sixth international online autism conference to be held within the AWARES conference centre, at www.awares.org/conferences. All of the presenters’ papers are available on [...]
November 14 is World Diabetes Day! The World Diabetes Day campaign is led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and its member associations. It engages millions of people worldwide in diabetes advocacy and awareness. World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization in response to growing [...]
Hello everyone! November is Prematurity Awareness Month. In coordination with this, I am re-opening the survey I did in November of 2009 when I was completing my last course for my Advanced Post-Professional Masters in Occupational Therapy at Boston University. It’s been a year since and I am so glad that Occupational Therapy in the [...]
It’s a global initiative to raise much-needed funds for autism groups in over 40 countries. By shutting down social networks for one day on November 1, we hope to encourage a greater understanding of people with autism who find social communication a challenge. To join, simply make a donation to receive a CHAPP (charity app). [...]
October 27 is World OT Day! Some facts about World OT Day • Formerly known as “WFOT Occupational Therapy International Day”, October 27th will now be known as “World Occupational Therapy Day” – following agreement by WFOT Council in their meeting held in April 2010. • “World Occupational Therapy Day” is considered a more appropriate [...]
The World Health Organization, Departments of Reproductive Health and Research, Human Resources for Health, University of Iowa Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, and Partners invite you to join the Healthy Active Ageing Virtual Global Discussion Forum from 1-12 October 2010; an inter-professional network involving representatives from health professions, policy makers, program managers, international organizations/agencies, [...]
The Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and we want you to join us for a very special FREE program! Dr. Lucy Jane Miller will be presenting a live, one-hour webinar at 6:00 PM mountain standard time on Saturday, October 2, 2010. This program is intended for parents, professionals and [...]
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) kicked off its September “Workplace Wellness” initiative. Throughout the month of September, APTA’s “Move Forward” campaign will focus on the prevention and treatment of workplace injuries. The initiative will use social media to help the desk-bound combat a sedentary workday by providing exercises that can be done while sitting [...]
The PHILIPPINE SOCIETY FOR ORPHAN DISORDERS, INC. needs 500,000 signatures! Please join the campaign to increase awareness on rare diseases and to rally lawmakers in supporting the enactment of the bill or Rare Diseases Act of the Philippines. The Bill will help provide patients with rare diseases better access to adequate medical care, health information, [...]
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