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Presidential Proclamation No. 558 signed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on March 25, 2004 declared the period from September 16-22, 2004 and every year thereafter as Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection Week. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Ang CP na may Kabuhayan, Makakatulong sa Bayan.”  Quoted below is an excerpt of Mr. Cunanan’s Withnews.org article.

Persons with Disability, Differently-Abled Persons

They used to be known as persons with disability. The politically correct term now is “differently abled persons.” And just because they can’t do things the way other people can doesn’t mean they are of less use to society, to themselves, and to their families.

In many instances, when given the opportunity, to be the best that they can be, they fare better than the rest of us.And so society has an obligation to tap their strengths, skills, and talents to make them productive members of the community.

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We are all busy with things in our lives but it also helps to take time out to learn new things. Apart from tending to the usual routines that we have (including home management and repairing things like spring plungers), here’s a seminar that might interest you.

When and Where
19 October 2008
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Function Hall, 2nd floor, EGI Tower, Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila (near Dela Salle University), Philippines

MORNING ACTIVITY: Seminar for Parents of Children with Cerebral Palsy
Registration: 8:30-9:00 AM
Start: 9:00 AM
End: 12:00 NN

Seminar Objectives:

1. Discuss principles of management/handling of the child with cerebral palsy at home.
2. Discuss specific concerns of parents in the care of the child with cerebral palsy.

Schedule of Activities:
8:30-9:00: REGISTRATION and BAG Announcements
9:00-10:00: Introduction to the Bobath Concept (Specific Needs of the Child with Cerebral Palsy)
10:00-11:45: Management at Home (Discussion and Video-showing)
11:45-12:00: Q&A and Seminar Evaluation

NO REGISTRATION FEE FOR PARENTS.

AFTERNOON ACTIVITY: Management of the Child with Cerebral Palsy in School
Registration: 12:30-1:00 PM
Start: 1:00 PM
End: 5:00 PM

Seminar Objectives:

1. Discuss the Bobath clinical classification of cerebral palsy and principles of treatment.
2. Discuss normal development and its applications in the management of children with cerebral palsy.
3. Discuss principles of management of the child with cerebral palsy in the school setting in the following spheres of function:
   - Transfers and mobility; physical education
   - Object manipulation, play, and handwriting
   - Feeding
   - Toileting
   - Speech and communication

Schedule of Activities:
12:30-1:00: REGISTRATION and BAG Announcements
1:00-2:00: Introduction to the Bobath Concept (Specific Needs of the Child with Cerebral Palsy)
2:00-4:30: Management in School (Discussion and Video-showing)
4:30-5:00: Q&A and Seminar Evaluation

Seminar Fee:
Pre-registration (up to October 12, 2008): 500 PhP
On-site registration: 600 PhP

For reservations and inquiries, please text or call BAG-Philippines at 0917 733 6409 or send an e-mail at bobath_philippines@yahoo.com.

Being independent in all aspects means a lot to a disabled or handicapped person. So apart from being to drive around alone (and making sure car insurance is bought as well), it is good to know that people with disabilities have access also to the malls, which is certainly a big thing in the Philippines.

PWD accessibility in full swing

The accessibility for PWD in this latest SM supermall went into full swing.

Facilities like comfort rooms, wider parking lane, wider elevator, elevated pathways, accessible movie houses, priority lanes were all very accessible with facilities designated to be used only by PWD’s so that they can be well attended by SM employees.

The comfort room is designated and reserved only for PWD. It is always closed and if a PWD needs to use it, there’s a doorbell near the door that will signal a janitor to come and open it.

The cubicles and wash basins have railings to make it easier to use and the comfort room is being kept clean all the times.

Inside the movie houses, there are is a special place for wheelchair user with a ramp within it. It is located near the cinema’s entrance so as not to make the wheelchair user go far. The walkway leading to the cinema is also wide and has ramps.

In the ticket booth, there’s a special priority lane for PWD.

The parking area of the mall has reserved area for PWD’s. It has plastic barricades to ensure that the area is reserved only for PWD’s.

Ramps can also be found in the parking and around the mall.

The elevators of the mall are also wide and can hold 2 wheelchair users. And of course, priority will be given to PWD in using the elevators.

Please click here to read the full article from Withnews.org.