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Workability International-AsiaAnnual Conference 2009

PROGRAM

April 22, Wednesday (EDSA Shangri-la) - Palawan 1

11:00 - 12:00 Press Conference

12:00 1:30 Registration

1:30 Philippine National Anthem

1:35 Doxology (Our Father) Silent Steps

1:45 Welcome Address Ms. Lovely Romulo, Chairman, NationalDisability Affairs

1:55 Opening Remarks Mr. Kosei Saito, Chairman, Workability

2:15 Dance Number Philippine National School for the Blind

2:25 Tele Tech Holdings, Inc. Mr. Maulik Parekh,Apolinario Mabini Awardee,

of the Year -

2:35 NOVA Foundation, Inc. Mr. Manuel V. Agcaoili,

2:45 National Federation of Cooperatives of Persons withDisability

2:55 Intermission Number TWH Wheelchair Ballroom Dancing

3:05 Department of Education Dr. Teresita G. Inciong,

Council on

International-Asia

Executive VP, Tele TechHoldings, Inc .

Employer

President/CEO, NOVAFoundation, Inc.

Mr. Johnny B. Lantion, General Manager,NFCPWD

Assistant Secretary,Programs and Projects, Department ofEducation

3:15 Department of Transportation and Dir. Ildefonso T. Patdu, Jr., Director, ProjectCommunication - Development Service, DOTC

3:25 Department of Labor and Employment Dr. Benjamin C. Vetasa, Director,- Employee Compensation

Commission Department ofLabor and Employment

Tinikling and Sayaw sa Bangko

Supportingthe Professional and Career Devt.of Persons with Disability

Training Skills for ICT Employment

PhilippinePWD Cooperative Approach

Government support for thepromotion of Employment of

Persons with Disability

In the Forefront of Providing

Equalization ofOpportunities through Accessible

Transport

Government Programs for the InclusionExecutive of Persons withDisability in the Open Labor Market


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3:35 Dance Number Silent Steps

3:50 Christian Blind Mission Mr. Michael P. Davies, Regional Director,

Christian Blind Mission

4:00 Presentation

Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc. Ms. Joy C. Garcia, EVP/Chief Operations Officer,Operation of Sheltered Workshops Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc.

4:10 Women on Wheelchairs Leap to Social Ms. Carmen Zubiaga, President, WOWLEAPProgress -

4:20 Song Number Ms. Stephanie Dos Santos

4:30 Link Center for the Deaf Ms. Carol Ui

4:40 Service Oriented Entrepreneur Ms. Angelita B. Evangelista, Secretary, SELPfor Livelihood And Progress (SELP)

5:10 Japan Social Employment Council (SELP) Mr. Seikaku Suzuki, Vice President,Japan Social Employment Council

5:30 Eden Social Welfare Foundation, Taiwan Mr. Peleg Cheng, Director General

General Administration DivisionEden Social Welfare Foundation

Ms. Eileen LuInternational Development Division

5:50 Open Forum Mr. Manuel V. Agcaoili - Moderator

6:15 Awarding of Plaque of Appreciation Mr. Kosei SaitoHon. Lovely T. Romulo

6:35 Message Mr. Katsunori Fujii, Vice President, WI-Asia

6:55 Message Mr. Peter Hammerle, CBM Consultant, NFCPWD

7:15 Welcome Dinner

Musical Rendition Rondalla On Wheels

Sarung Banggi and Itik Itik

NGO programs on the Inclusionof Persons with Disability Through

Employment

Women with Disabilities, Rightto Labor

Host: Ms. Karen Agustin, Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2002


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April 23, Thursday

12:00 13:00Lunch (Las Brisas Hotel and Resort)

09:00Visit to Workshops

1) NOVA Foundation Unit 28, 2/F, The Columbia Tower Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City

Metro Manila, Philippines

2) National Federation of Cooperatives of Persons with Disabilities - Warehouse 30, SEBCommercial Ctr., Baltao Cmpd. Km 23, Ortigas Ext., Barrio San Isidro, Taytay, R

3) Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc - 175 Aida St., Marick Subd. Cainta, Rizal Philippines

Discussion on Building Partnerships Towards Inclusive Employment forPersons with Disabilities in Asia

14:00 14:05 Mr. Manuel V. Agcaoili, (Moderator), President/CEO, NOVA Foundation, Inc.

Presentors:

14: 05 14:15 Mr. P. Mohammed Shafi, Adviser,Organization for the Rehabilitation of the Blind in Tiruchirapalli, India

14:15 14:25 Mr. Premadasa Dissanayake, Hony PresidentSri Lanka Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled

14:25 14:35 Mr. Suporntum Mongkolsawadi, Managing DirectorRedemptorist Foundation for People with Disability, Thailand

14:35 14:45 Mr. Ram Prasad, President,National Rehabilitation Center of the Disabled Nepal

14:45 15:05 Mr. Peleg Cheng Taiwan, Director GeneralGeneral Administration Division, Eden Social Welfare Foundation, Taiwan

15:05 15:25 Ms. Naoko Saito, Director, Kyosaren, Japan

15:25 15:45 Break

15:45 16:55 Open Forum

16:55 - 17:00 Moderator (wrap up)


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Workability Asia Annual General Meeting 2009

Provisional Agenda

Date: April 24, 2009 at 9:00 11:30Venue: Bayview Park Hotel Manila

1. Welcome remarks by Mr. Kosei Saito, Chairperson of Workability Asia

2. Welcome remarks by Ms. Joy Garcia, Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc.

3. Presentation of Grant for Equipment to create employment for people with disabilities.

4. Election of the Chair

5. Confirmation of attendee

6. Business report and financial report for 2008

7. Application of entry of new membership

8. Election of officers (Directors, Auditors and Secretary General)

9. Amendment of the Rules

10. Business plan and budget for 2009

11. Information related Workability International

11.1 Workability International Conference and the Annual General Meeting 2009 in Sydney,Australia in September 7 9.

11.2 The Rehab Group International Disability Employment Development Fund forDeveloping Economies One Year Pilot Grant Scheme 2009

11.3 Schedule of Board Meetings

12. Meeting in 2010

13. Other matters


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Warmest Greetings to the Tahanang Walang Hagdanan,Inc. as you holdthe Workability International-Asia Annual Conference 2009.

Your slogan, Championing People with Disabilities' Right to WorkWorldwide, demonstrates your commitment in fighting poverty by

providing employment to people who are physically challenged andyour inspiration of establishing the highest international standards in

the delivery of work programs for these people.

Indeed, this conference would serve as an avenue for the internationalparticipants to exchange ideas on how to strengthen the rights ofdifferently abled persons to equal opportunities and non-discriminationin the workplace.

I laud you for organizing events like this because they would really breakdown the barriers that prevent special persons from participating fully in

the workforce and for realizing their social and economic independence.

Good luck to all of you. Mabuhay kayong lahat!


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I strongly commend the efforts of Tahanang Walang Hagdanan in organizing theWorkability International Asia Annual Conference scheduled on April 22-24, 2009.

The task is without a doubt gargantuan and requires utmost dedication, substan-tial resources, and almost all kinds of support from concerned sectors and

stakeholders. Despite these, your organization's familiarity and exposure in promotingthe rights and welfare of people with disabilities affirms your capability of managingthis significant event.

Workability International's advocacy of championing people with disabilities' rightto work is not an entirely new call to action. But I personally believe that such a callhas to be sustained until it is resonated to a broader sphere to make more and morepeople and organizations aware that persons with disabilities deserve equalopportunity in our society and in the world of work.

We, at the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), have long been an

advocate of promoting the workability of PWDs and make them productive membersof the community. Through our Tulong Alalay Sa Mga Taong May Kapansanan orTULAY 2000 program, we assist PWDs by facilitating their employment to jobs wheretheir skills can be maximized. This program links PWDs to jobs and livelihoodopportunities and gives incentives to establishments that hire them, thus making thearrangement equally beneficially to both workers and companies.

I hope that the conference, along with your organization's other worthy under-takings, would result into better opportunities for PWDs. It is my wish that eventuallyevery establishment in the country will have a PWD in their workforce, not justperforming regular tasks but also excelling in their respective filed.

On behalf of the DOLE, I wish all the conference participants a fruitful andmeaningful event. May we all become responsible partners and movers in advancingpeople with disabilities right to productive and decent work.

Mabuhay kayong lahat!


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I would like to commend Tahanang Walang Hagdanan for launchingthis most timely event, the

on April 22, 2009, at the EDSA Shangrila, MandaluyongCity. This forum serves as one big statement of our call for the sector'sinvolvement, in helping our government push urgent stimulus efforts toease the country's prolonged jobs crisis.

With positive shifts from current information communications technologyand public mindset, the Conference stands to draw urgent and no-nonsense collective moves to recognize and make way, for skilledFilipinos with disabilities to become part of the country's productiveworkforce.

NCDA likewise salutes Workability International Asia for holding thisforum in the country, at a time when every Filipino feels the economicdownturn. With the Philippines ratification of the

and this treatybecoming part of our right towork, side by side with their non-disabled counterparts, here and abroad .

Congratulations to Tahanang Walang Hagdanan and partners in

mounting this first of its kind ASEAN event!

Workability International- Asia AnnualConference

UN Convention onthe Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

National Human Rights Action Plan,


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We are indeed delighted and honored to be given the opportunity to organize the1 Workability International Asia Annual Conference in Manila on April 22-24,2009. We at Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, the main commitment has always beenon maximizing the potentials of persons with disabilities, making them productivemembers of society and socially integrated into the mainstream as well. Thoughwe have chosen to take the road less travelled for the past years, we know that ourcommitment will not remain unnoticed.

The Workability International Asia conference is one big attestation that we arenot alone in this road. With the kind assistance and cooperation of manyorganizations and individuals, government agencies, local and foreign, we hope to

get to the next level where delivery of work programs for persons with disabilitieswill be equal and non-discriminatory.

Let me extend my sincerest gratitude to all people who made this undertakingpossible. Your untiring support and caring ways will always serve as the pillars forthose daring enough to succeed against all odds.

Mabuhay!

Sr. Valeriana Baerts, i.c.mChairman

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I wish to thank the local people verymuch for your great efforts in holding the

Workability Asia (WA) Conference in Manila.Especially, let me express my heartfelt thanksto the members of Tahanang WalangHagdanan, Inc. who are responsible for holdingthe Conference, as well as Ms. Joy C. Garcia.

Workability International was founded in 1987 by thevolunteers of the organizations for people withdisabilities who gathered in Stockholm from 11 nations. In 2004, Workability International adopted thefour-region structure consisting of Asia, Oceania, Americas and Europe region groups. Up to thepresent, it has grown to a large international organization with some 120 member organizations in37 nations.

Following the organizational change, Asia Group (Workability Asia) placed its secretariat in Japan,hold Asian Conference annually revolving the member nations, that is, in Taipei (Taiwan) in 2006,Seoul (South Korea) in 2007 and Sapporo in 2008, to exchange opinions. Also, we have made effortsto increase members.

Today, 18 member organizations join to Workability Asia from 11 nations of the Philippines, India,South Korea, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Viet Nam, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand and Japan.Unlike three other groups, however, Workability Asia has big issues. A typical issue is that Asiaregion is very vast, the number of nations is large (47 nations) and 4.1 billion people correspondingto 63% of the world total population live in Asia. It is almost impossible to gain an understanding ofthe conditions of people with disabilities in every nation.

The most serious challenge is the gap in income levels. The annual gross national income per headis less than US$1,000 in one-third of the nations and less than $5,000 in another one-third of thenations. In terms of the population density ratio, 90% of people live a life with the gross nationalincome of less than US$5,000 in Asia region.

From an economic standpoint, we are in an extremely difficult situation in taking part in WorkabilityInternational Conference or Workability Asia Conference to share the organization activities. In orderto vitalize the organization, we are making full use of various approaches to seek for sponsors andgetting involved in activities hoping that as many members as possible may join Workability Asia andas many disabled persons as possible may have a better life.

The Conference in Manila will take place for three days only, but I hope active and deep discussionswill be held toward solution of critical issues surrounding many of you and people with disabilities.

Kosei SAITOChairman, Workability International Asia


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Workability International (WI)

Workability International Asia (WIA)

Workability International~ The world largest representational body for providers of work and employmentservice to work~

WI SecretariatSagamore, 42 Rue des Ecureils, Asnires, Ste. Soline 79120, Deux Sevres, France

TEL +33 5 49 29 54 38 FAX +33 5 49 29 54 38Mail:[email protected]: www.workability-international.org

WIA SecretariatC/O NPO Japan Celp Center

Shinjuku 1-13-1-2F, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0022,JapanTEL 03-3355-8877 FAX 03-3355-7666 E-mail: [email protected]


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Workability I nternational

Our mission

History

Membership

Activities

Board of Directors

Establishment

Board of Directors

Aims

Workability International's primary purpose is to champion, on a global basis, the right to work ofany person who has a disability or is otherwise marginalized. We believe that people with disabilities in particularmust have legal rights to equal opportunities and non-discrimination in all aspects of their lives, especially in theworld of work.

Workability International was established in Sweden in 1987 by founder members from 11countries.Originally titled the IPWH, the organization took on its current title at its World Annual General Meeting held in SanDiego in January 2002.

WI is a non-profit company limited by guarantee registered inthe United Kingdom and works based on the articles ofassociation. It has a Board of Directors elected by its membersat Annual General Meetings and representing the Asia,Americas, European, and Oceania regions. And these 4 regionalgroups (Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania) work locally. Wehold an Annual General Meeting a year fir the wholeorganization.

WI is composed of organizations for providing employment opportunities, employment servicesand job assistance to people with disabilities.

Working in partnership with a range of international bodies and authorities(the Economic and Social Council of

the United Nations, the ILO's special List of Non-Governmental International Organizations and Economic andSocial for Asian and the Pacific)

Offering advice to governments and international organizations. To support for enforcing the treaty and advice.

Information services about the employment of people with disabilities in each country.

To support for creating business opportunities for its members by establishment of Business-to-business

committee.

President Frank FLANNERY (Ireland, Europe)Treasurer Hans VRIND (Netherlands, Europe)Kosei SAITO (Japan, Asia)Jim McCLELLAND (Americas)George MARSHALL (Americas)

1, April,2004

Chairman Kosei SAITO ( Director of Workability International)

Vise Chairman Katsunori FUJII (Director of Workability International)

Board member Jung DUK HWAN (Eden, Korea)Cho Sung HUANG (Eden, Taiwan R.O.C)

Construction of a successful network of organizations, which support people with disabilities to work in

Asia.

Sharing ideas and plans

Development of each organization and its economic independence.

Katsunori FUJII (Japan, Asia)Tony LUND (Australia, Oceania)Robyn KLOS (NZ, Oceania)Secretary to the Board Alain RIALLAND

2008 Member s Countries Africa 1 1

Americas 26 3 Asia 19 10Europe 44 24Oceania 44 2Totals 134 40

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Recent meeting:

February, 2006Strategy for 2006 -2008 (To enlarge the member, To hold seminars for thedomestic network creation To provide skill and financial support by WIfinancial support) Discussion about setting for the regional group rules

Members

1 New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association China2 The Association of People with Disability India3 National Society of EqualOpportunities for the Handicapped(The) India

4 Organisation for the Rehabilitation of theBlind in Tiruchirapalli India5 WORTH Trust India6 Japan Social Employment Council Japan

7 Japan Sun Industries Japan8 Kyosaren(Japan Association of Community Workshops for Disabled Persons)

Japan

9 NPO Japan CELP Center Japan10 Zencolo Association Japan11 Eden Welfare Foundation & Mission Centre Korea12 Persatuan Kristian Shuang Fu(Double Blessing) Malaya13 National Rehabilitation Centre of the Disabled, Nepal Nepal14 Tahanang Walang Hagdanan,Inc., Philippines

15 Islamic Centre for the Physically Handicapped Sri Lanka16 Sri Lanka Foundation for the Rehabilitation of theDisabled Sri Lanka17 Eden Social Welfare Foundation InternationalAffairs Centre Taiwan R.O.C.18 Redemptor ist Foundation for People with Disabilities Thailand19 Vietnam Association of Business Enterprises of Persons with Disabilities Vietnam

The 1st Workability International Asia Meeting in Taipei, TaiwanR.O.C. 15 participates from 6 countries


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May, 2007 SeminarEmployment situation of the people with disabilities in Europe.

Management and support by public communityThe strategy for the expansion of job opportunities for people with severdisabilities in KoreaJob development of the people with disabilities in Asia and promoting long term

job in each country ( Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan R.O.C., Singapore, MohammedShafi). Adoption of the Seoul resolution about the employment of people withsevere disabilities held WIA business meeting

2008 9To decide the 4 Workability International Asia meeting host member(Philippines). The discussion about membership fees and the projects(toenlarge the members, to open a website, Activities lead to business),Reportan establishment of a committee on support for developing countries byWI Japan

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The 2 Workability International Asia meeting in Seoul, Korea WIboard meeting was held at the same time.33 participates from 16 countries

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The 3rd Workability International Asia meeting in Sapporo, JapanParticipates from 6 countries


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* is the Executive Vice President of Tele Tech Holdings, Inc.

is the Apolinario Mabini Awardee as the Employee ofthe Year. It is the largest and fastest growing BPO in the Philippines that supports theprofessional and career development of Persons with Disability.

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i is the President and Chief Executive Officer of NOVA Foundation, Inc.

, is a non-stock, non-profitorganization that aims to provide FREE training in the field of information communicationtechnology (ICT) to differently abled persons they can find jobs and be assimilated into thecorporate world.

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is the General Manager of the National Federation of Cooperatives ofPersons with Disability

is a federation of cooperatives of Persons with Disabilities that aims to providedecent employment for PWDs. The Federation advocates for the full empowerment of thePersons with Disability through participation in every aspects of life and the capacity to assertits rights to the society.

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is the Assistant Secretary for Programs and Projects of theDepartment of Education and a recognized expert in Special Education. She receivedtwice the Presidential Awards of Service for Outstanding Leadership in the field of education,one in 1983 and another in 1985. She is the only Filipino recipient of the Distinguished

Achievement Award from the Asian Federation on Mental Retardation for her contribution tothe Scientific Study in Special Education.

The ) is a Government Agency tasked to implementthe policy on Education for All and advocating the rights of the Persons with Disabilitythrough Education. DEP ED supports in the promotion of employment for Persons withDisability.

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is a Doctor of Medicine by profession and presently holding theposition as the Executive Director on Employee Compensation Commission of theDepartment of Labor and Employment. For the past five years, Dr. Vitasa finished 3significant researches, two founded by the Department of Health and one by the EmployeesCompensation Commission. These are A Study on the Development of a NationalComprehensive Occupational Rehabilitation Program (NCORP) in 2000, Occupational EyeInjuries Among 5,089 Workers of 22 Establishments in the Philippines in 2000 and A Studyon Deafness Among 3,262 Workers of 29 Select High-Risk Establishments in the Philippines2004.

Maulik Parekh

* Manuel V. Agcaoil

NOVA Foundation for Differently Abled Persons, Inc.

*Johnny B. Lantion

NFCPWD

*Dr. Teresita G. Inciong

Department of Education (DEP ED

* Dr. Benjamin C. Vitasa

TELE TECH HOLDINGS, INC.

* Idelfonso T. Patdu, Jr.

DOTC

, is the Dir. Of Proj. Dev't. Service of the Dept. of Transportation &Communication of the Philippines.

is a Government agency tasked to develop a sustainable transport frameworktoward accessible transportation for a Rights-based & Barrier-free Society.

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The is a Government Agency with Programsfor the Inclusion of Persons with Disability in the Open Labor Market.

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is the Christian Blind Mission Regional Director for South East Asia & Pacific.

is an NGO with an objective of improving the quality of life of persons withdisabilities access to health services and education, the provision of assistive devices,

adapting the built environment and public transportation contributes towards one single aim livelihood, or, as ILO terms it decent work. As CBM's strapline proclaims Together, wecan do more!

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is the Chief Operations Officer of Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc. and theHead of the Secretariat of this event.

is a non-government organization that advocates for the welfare of Persons withDisability through various programs and services. One of the main thrust is to provideemployment so that PWDs become productive, self-reliant and contributing member of thesociety. TWH is located at Cainta, Rizal and has four workshops which are the only source ofincome of three hundred fifty disabled and their families

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, is the President of WOW LEAP, Inc. and presently employed as theMunicipal Information Officer of the Municipality of Taytay, Rizal.

is an organization founded by women with disabilities, run by womenwith disabilities and implement programs for the advancement of women with disabilities andwomen caring for persons with disabilities (mothers, wives, daughter and women caregivers).WOW LEAP focuses on advocacy, economic empowerment, leadership development amongwomen with disabilities and representation of the women with disability sector in all aspects ofcommunity life. It is now working on the organization of the national federation of women withdisabilities and be represented in mainstream organization of women with disabilities.

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is the President of Link Center for the Deaf.

is a service-oriented organization that provides supportprograms and promotes awareness of deaf children to the mainstream of society. The Centerdelivers an integrated support program for the holistic development of deaf children. TheCenter is committed to the empowerment of deaf children and their integration to themainstream of society.

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is the Secretary of SELP and presently employed as the Business

Operations Director of Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc.

is a multipurpose cooperative whose members are mostly Persons withDisabilities, and providing small loan for entrepreneurship program as well as trading. SELPMultipurpose Cooperative was established in June, 2000 in order to assist its membersthrough micro-lending or small loan for their start up capital. Part of the rehabilitation efforts ofPersons with disabilities in going back to the community is to have something and beproductive from it. Other small loans are also provided to assist in education and other needs.

Department of Labor and Employment

* Michael Davis

CBM

* Joy C. Garcia

TWH

* Carmen R. Zubiaga

WOW LEAP, INC.

* Carol Ui

LINK CENTER FOR THE DEAF

* Angelita B. Evangelista

Service Oriented Entrepreneurs for Livelihood and Progress Multi-PurposeCooperative


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* Seikaku Suzuki

Japan Social Employment Council (SELP)

Peleg Cheng

* Eileen Lu

Eden Social Welfare Foundation

* Pichaimohideed Mohammed Shafi

ORBIT

* Premadasa Dissanayake Sri Lanka Foundation for theRehabilitation of the Disabled.

SLFRD

* Peleg Cheng

is theVice President of Japan Social Employment Council.and Board

Member of Workability Japan.

promotes and markets the products ofPersons with Disabilities. As part of their Corporate Social Responsibility, they can be thebusiness partner of PWD entrepreneurs.

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* is the Director General of the General Administration Division of Eden SocialWelfare Foundation.

is the International Development Division of Eden Social Welfare Foundation.

The was founded in 1982 with a mission of Serving

the Weak to Witness Christ, Promoting Gospel and Welfare to Bring People to God. Theirvarious programs is geared towards vocational training and employment for Persons withDisability and care for the elderly and severely handicapped people.

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is the Adviser of Organization for Rehabilitation ofthe Blind in Tiruchirapali (ORBIT) in India.

is a workshop for Persons with Disabilities mostly for the Visually Impaired.The organization is providing employment to Persons with Disabilities. It is guided with aprinciple that PWD is not an object of pity but a person with dignity. Through employment,ORBIT helps the Persons with Disability contribute to the social and economic

development of the society.==============================

is the President of the

is a Vocational Training Center for Youth / Persons with Disability. The centeris providing skills and livelihood training to strengthen the economic condition of the PWD inthe rural areas. Aside from the skills and livelihood training the SLFRD provides financialgrant to Persons with Disability to start their own business.

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is the Director General of the Gen. Administration Division of Eden SocialWelfare Foundation in Taiwan.


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Sport type-AWheelchair

M1-PediaWheelchairRecliner


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PWDs ATWORK


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The PNSB Dance Troupe is one of the talent groups ofpersons with vision loss in the Philippine National Schoofor the Blind, the country's premier government specialschool for visually impaired children and youth.

The PNSB Dance Troupe operates under the directguidance and supervision of the Cultural AffairsCommittee of the Philippine National School for theBlind.

Through their membership in the dance troupe, the visually impaired are able to meet differentkinds of people from all walks of life, and this contributes significantly to their socialdevelopment and to their acquisition of a dynamic personality that leads to the strengtheningof their self-confidence/self esteem.

ance roupeer ormers

Silent StepsStarting in a one-time dance workshop for Deaf students in 2001,

talented dancers organized themselves into a formal group, underthe Visual Performing Arts Unit of DLS-CSB School of DeafEducation and Applied Studies (SDEAS).

Still unknown outside of the DLS-CSB community, the group hadits first major exposure in 2004, when it represented SDEAS in anall-hearing, interschool dance competition. They garnered thespecial performance award. It was also during the competitionthat the group introduced themselves to the public as Silent Steps.

Six years since its inception as a dance workshop, Silent Steps has now evolved into the Deaf PerformingArts Program of DLS-CSB. This formation program encourages creative output through dance and smalltheatrical performances, and helps in developing Deaf students' self-esteem.

Aside from being a performing troupe, Silent Steps has assumed another the parallel role of advocating Deafawareness among the hearing. The celebrated dancers have taken it upon themselves to "speak" on behalfof the entire Deaf communityto 'say' that Deaf people can do things as well as, or maybe even better than,hearing people can.

STEPHANIE DENISE ESQUIVIAS DOS SANTOS TIPPY

FAME played Serena Repertory Philippines 2005; SEUSSICAL playedGertrude Ateneo Childrens Theatre 2006; GREASE played Sandy Trumpets Playshop 2007; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - played BelleAteneoChildrens Theater 2007; CHILDRENS LETTERS TO GOD played Joanna-Manila Polo Club - March 23, 2009; etc.

Korea World Travel Fair KOTFA2006 - Performer with the Playshop Kids.They won the Best Folklore Performance Award; Samsung Corporate Show,EDSA Shangri-La Hotel April 2007; Jolly Products Company Launch, Manila Hote

August 2007; Tahanang Walang Hagdanan (Persons with Disabilities) Handog sa Kalikasan, Dec. 1, 2007;Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, 35 Jade Anniversary, Bayview Hotel Feb. 21, 2008; Management

Association of the Philippines Top Businessmen (MAP), Dusit Hotel, 02/12/08; Ivy League Universities, MakatiShangri-La Hotel March 2008; Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, SM Mall of Asia May2008; PLDT/Smart Event, Makati Sports Club June 2008; Sam Concepcion's Concert, Music Museum Oct18, 2008; World Championships of Performing Arts Team Phils 2008 Concert Teatrino 10/21/08; 22 CACCI

Asia Pacific Chamber of Commerce Event, Hotel Sofitel Oct. 22, 2008; Gingersnaps event, EDSA Shangri-LaHotel Oct. 26, 2008; Opening/Front Act for Divas4Divas Concert in Washington, D.C., U.S.A. Apr. 5, 2009

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TWHI's Dance on Wheels started in 1990's as a form of

therapy for emotional rehabilitation especially for our

residents/workers who could not accept their physical

disability. The first group of dancers initially tried the

easy steps of folk dancing. It was in 1999 when they did

ballroom dancing which was more challenging and

attracted more dancers to participate. We have launchedthe first ballroom dancing for PWDs last November

17, 2007 through the event called Steps for a Bright

Future which featured the TWH Dance on Wheels.

TWHI also organized the First Philippine Ballroom

Dancing Championship last December 6, 2008 with the

help of partner organizations which was preceded by a Wheelchair Ballroom Dancing workshop.

TWH takes pride in continuing this project for our beneficiaries through an established programs Wheelchair

Dance Program of TWHI. It gives healing and therapy, as well as, develops capabilities, making the most of

what is left of PWDs. Their ability for dance is promising as our dancers are being prepared for further training

for local and international competitions.

TWH Ballroom Dancers

RONDALLA ON WHEELS (ROW)

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o speak of the ROW one has to start with the birth of

Bahay Mapagmahal a temporary abode for physically

challenged children and youth an extension home

project of the Philippine Society for Crippled Children

Inc PSCC INC which is a private non profit

organization

The ROW started in February 08 1978 as a dream of Sister Roos Catry ICM a Belgian Missionary and

Professor Antonio A Tallada a graduate and former UP Band Officer t is a small orchestra with instruments

like Bandurias Octavinas Laud Guitars and Contra Bass as well as Drums for rhythm The music serves

as therapy creative and spiritual formation for the children with disability outside their schooling The ROW has

performed for various occasions in the Philippines and have also played in Europe Japan and Hong Kong

n 1980 and 2005 the Apolinario Mabini Awards Committee of the Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation

of the Disabled PFRD has deemed fit to award the ROW as the APOLINARIO MABINI Award for the

DISABLED GROUP OF THE YEAR These distinctions have surely done much to heighten the spirit and

enthusiasm of these young handicapped performers whose efforts they feel rewarded and honored

ince its inception 31 years ago the ROW as AMBASSADORS of GOODWILL from the Philippines

continues its mission of using music as therapy in the development of children with Abilities despite their

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTSOverseas Participants:

NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION NAME OF THE REPRESENTATIVE

International Development Division, Eden

Social Welfare Foundation

Ms. Eileen Lu

Eden Social WelfareFoundation Mr. Peleg Cheng

Japan Social Employment Council Mr. Seikaku Suzuki

Japan Social Employment Council Mr. Hiroshi Ayuha

JICA Expert Mr. Daisuke Sakiya

Kyosaren Mr. Hiroshi Ueno

Kyosaren Ms. Naoko Saito

National Rehabilitation Centre of the

Disabled,

Mr. Ram Prasad Dhungana

National Rehabilitation Centre of theDisabled,

Mr. Keshav Raj Ghimire

NPO J apan SELP Center Mr. Yo shi fumi Hig ashi baba

Organisation for the Rehabilitation of the

Blind in Tiruchirapalli (ORBIT)

Mr. Pichaimohideen Shafi

Resources for the Blind

Redemptorist Foundation for People with

Disabilities

Mr. Suporntum Mongkolsawadi

Sri Lanka Foundation for the

Rehabilitation of the Disabled

Mr. Priyanhta Pieris

Sri Lanka Foundation for the

Rehabilitation of the Disabled

Mr. Premadasa Dissayanake

Tele Tech Holdings, I nc. Mr. Mau lik ParekhTele Tech Holdings, Inc.

The Redemptorist Job Placement for PWD Mr. Eknarin Sawatwaengkuang

Women Striving for Brighter Tomorrow,

Seoul, KOREA

Ms. Heo, Hye Suk

Women Striving for Brighter Tomorrow, Seoul, KOREA



Workability International- Asia Mr. Katsunori Fujii

Workability International- Asia Mr. Kosei Saito

Workability International- Asia Mr. KiyoshiYoshikawa

Workability International- Asia Ms. Yoshiko Hirano

Zenkolo Association Mr. Tadayuki Inoue


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Local Participants & other Respective Organization:

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS


AKA P PINOY Capt. Oscar Taleon

AKA P PINOY Ms. Dayline Taleon

CBM Ms. Jona Santos

CBM Mr. Michael P. Davies

College of Sai nt Beni ld e Giselle Mon tero

College of S aint Benild e Sh erlo Reyes

Commission on Human Rights Dr. Renante A.Basas

Depa rtme nt o f Educa tio n Dr. Teres ita G. In cio ng

Department of Labor and Employment Dr. Benjamin C. Vitasa

DOTC Dir. Ildefonso T. Patdu, Jr.

DOTC Mr. Rizal Morales

DSWD Ms. Jocelyn Lagang

DSWD Ms. Joana Foz

HTMT Ms. Irene Angiwan

Link Center for the D eaf Ms. Carol Ui

Link Center for the D eaf Ms. Marie Ui

National Council on Disability Affairs Hon. Lovely RomuloNational Council on Disability Affairs Ms. Geraldine Ruiz

National Council on Disability Affairs Ms. Nelia De Jesus

National Council on Disability Affairs Mr. Mike Limon

National Council on Disability Affairs Ms. Barbie Ganaden

National Council on Disability Affairs Romeo Ramos

National Federation of Cooperatives ofPWDs

Mr. Peter Hammerle

National Federation of Cooperatives of

PWDsMr. Johnny B. Lantion

NOVA F oundation , Inc. Mr. M anuel V. Ag caoili

NOVA Foundation , Inc. Mr. Rod No lasco

NOVA Foundation , Inc. Carol Trin idad

NOVA Foundation, Inc. Ryan Genete

Organisation for the Rehabilitation of

the Blind in Tiruchirapalli (ORBIT)Mr. Pichaimohideen Shafi

Reso ur ces for the Blind

Ri coh (Phi lipp ines ) Inc. M s. Berna dette Pul anco

Ri coh (Philipp ines) I nc. M s. Rh uvee Cataquiz

Phi l. Federa tion of the Deaf M s. Ra cquel Estell er

Phi l. Federa tion of the Deaf M s. Li za Ma rtinez


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TWH Organizing CommitteeMs. Joy Garica - Overall Chairman, Tess Lloren - Project Director

Members:Virginia E. Montilla, Miamin M. Garcia, Angelita B. Evangelista Lolit M. Tuazon,Angel G. Villafuerte, Maricel A. Candole, Rowena Mondejar, Claire S. Llenares

Catherine Quintua; Domingo Literal; Maan Paralejas; Maricar Rayos; Anthony Lucio;Ma. Riza G. Lagunero; Benjamin Lagunero; Virgie Batuigas

Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc.Board of Directors:

Sr. Valeriana Baerts, ICM; Engr. Felix M. Gonzalez; Sr. Marieke Gielkens, ICM;Sr. Josefina Diaz, ICM; Msgr. Arnel Lagarejos; Fr. Reynante Tolentino; Fr. Bievenido Miguel, Jr.;

Mary Jo Marcelo; Sr. Roos Catry, ICM

Consultants:

Geraldine Ruiz, Noli V. Agcaoili; Peter Hamerlee; Carmen Zubiaga; Rizal Morales; Carol Ui


Phil. National School for the Blind Mr. Joe Hernandez + Dancers

PHILAM LIFE Mr. Will Grape

PHILAM LIFE

PHILCOCHED Mr. Gonzalo Goquiolay

PHILCOCHED Mr. Richard Arceno

PHILCOCHED Ms. Grace Cabrera

PHILCOCHED Mr. Goqu iolay's Assistant

PHILCOCHED Mr. Arceno's AssistantPHILSPADA Mr. Michael Barredo

PHILSPADA Ms. Adeline P. Dumapong

PHILSPADA Ms. Mona Bernales

Presidential Management Staff Dir.Mayjean Narne

Presidential Management Staff Mylene Jemana

Presidential Management Staff OmarDumdung

Presidential Management Staff Basil Castano

Prosthesis & Bra ces Center M r. Ferna ndo Santos

Prosthesis & B races Center

Rondalla on Wheels Sr. Roos Catry, icm

SELP Ms. Nelia Ponce

TESDA Hon. Augusto "Boboy" Syjuco, Jr

TESDA

The Redemptorist Job Placement for

PWDMr. Eknarin Sawatwaengkuang

TWHI Board Ms. Maryjo Marcelo

TWHI Board Sr . M. Valeriana Baerts, icm.

TWHI Board Sr. Marieke Gielkens, icm.

UNILAB Ms. Zenaida Reyes

UNILABWOWLEAP Ms. Carmen Zubiaga

WOWLEAP Mr. Dennis Zubiaga

WOWLEAP Ms. Whelmina Quiroga


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National Council On Disability Affairs"Towards Full Participation and Equality of Rights

and Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities


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TRAVEL

PLANNERS

DIAMOND

FINANCE

AFFICIONADO


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