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Congratulations to all the awardees of 30th Apolinario Mabini Awards held last July 18, 2023 at Heroes Hall, Malacañan Palace, Manila with Exec. Sec. Lucas P. Bersamin as Guest of Honor. This project was sponsored by Phil. Amusement & Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR).

The 30th Apolinario Mabini awarding ceremonies will be held on July 18, 2023 at Heroes Hall , Malacanang Place with President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. As a guest of Honor.

The awards is on its 49th year, launched in 1974 by the Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled, possibly the oldest NGO in the disability sector.

With inclusion as the implicit theme for this year’s awards, the ceremonies will acknowledge individuals, groups and organizations who have shown excellence in promoting inclusion of persons with disabilities.

HERE WE GROW! Are your ready for the ASP Angels Walk for Autism 2023? Here are everything you need to know!

Let us join the Happy Walk 🤗 for AwarenessMonth in partnership with . Let us take the opportunity to increase public awareness and acceptance of the persons with down syndrome and PWDs.

GOOD NEWS!
Apolinario Mabini Awards submission of application is extended until January 31, 2023.

Please email all payment receipts made by bank transfer or GCash to [email protected] to properly acknowledge your payment.

Please message us for details.

30th Apolinario Mabini Awards.pdf

PFRD launches the 30th

See details:

NOMINATION FORM
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17PdMAPuaG8hhwlH943UFuNgpLKozjBsc/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118395831523400603699&rtpof=true&sd=true

DISABILITY FRIENDLY ESTABLISHMENT AWARD
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BuEXsJJ0mAVk8V2d_GWVpLFT60NOnw9U/view?usp=sharing

EMPLOYER AWARD
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19pRtqysej04V_ltBr6zePB1Vd8V-_zHW/view?usp=sharing

EMPOWERMENT of PWD AWARD
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RUL6pOB7O0xEIj00vrXjevA2UuIEft7B/view?usp=sharing

FILIPINO with DISABILITY AWARD
https://drive.google.com/file/d/133icsfiwWNQ4W5RmeTyniuZOe5Rsw-bO/view?usp=sharing

LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) AWARD
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18wl4kSN8aS-39r7jZHFvtv2uaWFTwXan/view?usp=sharing

LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P8DEMo0qNo3zVIGyy4msqxsJUPoiTCLv/view?usp=sharing

MEDIA ADVOCATE AWARD
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B-qJKjw3-wAHU1chTVZvRPlBzAeG4XdS/view?usp=sharing

ORGANIZATION of PERSONS with DISABILITIES (OPD) AWARD https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sgnxVxTpLj-cbc81WBl69RdRO7IVomqP/view?usp=sharing

30th Apolinario Mabini Awards.pdf

launches the

History is our identity. It defines who and what we are. It is what would define how future generations view those before them. Our history helps us fulfill one of our greratest desires as human being: UNIQENESS

Here's how Apolinario Mabini Awards under PFRD started.

PFRD AMA History.mp4

Apolinario Mabini Awards
Apolinario Mabini Awards

Ang Mabini Award ay kumikilala sa mga tao at organisasyon na nagtataguyod ng produktibong buhay para sa mga may kapansanan. Ano ang halaga nito sa sektor? Sumama tayo sa diskusyon ngayong Miyerkules, InkluNasyon FB Live 10 August 2022 3:00-4:30PM

Live streaming at E-Net Philippines, Seesaw Channel, Norfil Foundation, and other FB pages.

REPLAYS Available on InkluNasyon YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_DwnwLklFztzeDt81tWblA

What are the different types of physical disability? What are PWDs needs in the workplace? What are the challenges PWDs in the Phils encounter? Do we have existing legal provisions in the Phils to protect their rights?

webinar hopes to provide support for parents and bring fresh insights into the changing world of parenting.

The law on inclusive education (IE) for learners with disabilities “Instituting a Policy of Inclusion and Services for Learners with Disabilities in Support of Inclusive Education Act” RA 11650 was formally signed by Pres. Rodrigo Duterte last March 11, 2022. This law, which is the dream of every family for a child with disability, mandates access of all learners with to quality and appropriate public education, including provision of assistive devices, support services, and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the learners’ needs.

What is the role of PFRD in creating the IE LAW RA11650?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kVx3xfQuVbwfCN4cpMJvLsWAp7Wt3BmM/view?usp=sharing

In celebration of the and take the opportunity to increase public awareness and acceptance of the persons with down syndrome and PWDs. As clearly stated in Section 4 of RA9442,

“...that persons with disability are part of Philippine society, and thus the State shall give full support to the improvement of their total wellbeing and their integration into the mainstream of society. They have the same rights as other people to take their proper place in society. They should be able to live freely and as independently as possible. This must be the concern of everyone in the family, community and all government and non- government organizations. Rights of persons with disability must never be perceived as welfare services.”

PFRD together with DSAPI and all other PWDs, hope and pray that everyone takes this law to heart because no one is exempted from this law.


PFRD celebrates with the DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. , the National Down Syndrome Consciousness Month every February and the World Down Syndrome Day every March 21st.

Here' the link for details:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wfx3tapzNZlPOdqKUSN30MF379xpLE4c/view?usp=sharing

Down syndrome remains the most common genetic condition caused by the presence of a third copy of chromosome 21. Each year, about 1,900 born in the Philippines have Down Syndrome. This means that Down Syndrome occurs in approximately 1 in 800 babies.
All 3 types of Down Syndrome are genetic conditions (relating to the genes), but only 1% of all cases of Down Syndrome have a hereditary component. Heredity is not a factor in trisomy 21 and mosaicism. Translocation, a type of Down Syndrome that accounts for 3 to 4% of all cases, is the only type of Down Syndrome known to have a hereditary component, although it doesn’t mean that parents have the same condition.
Most persons with Down Syndrome have a mild to moderate cognitive disability, or intellectual disability. This is not indicative of the many strengths and talents that each individual possesses. of the extra time it might take a person who has a disability to get things done or said.
The Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, Inc. (DSAPI) is a non-stock, non-profit, volunteer-based organization, founded in 1992 by a group of parents and medical professionals. initiates, develops, and encourages support programs and projects concerning Down Syndrome. DSAPI believes that the initial reactions of new parents typically bear disappointment, sorrow, fear, guilt, confusion, and anger. These can be replaced with positive attitudes of acceptance, understanding, love and hope to increase the potential of children with Down Syndrome to live more normal lives. DSAPI promotes acceptance and inclusion by all sectors of society opening more opportunities for persons with Down Syndrome.
DSAPI provides various programs and projects including Early Intervention and Outreach Seminars, Communication and Sexuality Seminars, Medical Conventions, Free Clinics, Happy Walk, Tee-up for Down, Christmas Parties, among others.
celebrates with DSAPI the Month every February and the World Down Syndrome Day every March 21st. This year marks the , and to celebrate this milestone, a series of activities are lined up for the month of February which are posted on https://www.facebook.com/groups/53343128860
For more information on DSAPI, please contact:
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC.
3rd Floor, 295 Fortress Hill Building, Shaw Boulevard, Bgy. Hagdan Bato Libis, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Tel/Fax Nos.: + 63 (2) 8895-9642
E-mail Address: [email protected] Website: www.dsapi.org
Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00AM - 6:00PM
DSAPI – Davao Branch Office:
2nd Floor, Market Basket
Damosa, Davao City
Tel/Fax: + 63 (82) 305-7192
E-mail: [email protected]
DSAPI – Cebu Branch Office:
8th Floor, Avenir Building
Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City
Tel/Fax No.: + 63 (32) 415-8330 local 128
E-mail: [email protected]

PFRD is one with the nation in celebrating the 26th Philippine National Autism Consciousness Week together with duty-bearers from government agencies and rights-bearers from civil society organizations and advocate institutions to be held from 24 to 30 January 2022.

Details here:
http://www.autismsocietyphilippines.org/2022/01/national-autism-consciousness-week-2022.html?fbclid=IwAR01ZVmJoBvkH1L3o44fBIGuFh9hNx0A136yOwdxpJhZ6wVOGoWToQJhhPI

BICAM CONFERENCE COMMITTEE PASSES INCLUSIVE EDUCATION BILL FOR LEARNERS WITH DISABILITIES

The Senate and House bicameral conference committee passed yesterday the inclusive education bill “Instituting Services for Learners with Disabilities in Support of Inclusive Education Act”. The bill will now be transmitted to the President for his approval and signature. It lapses into a law if it remains unsigned within 30 days.

The Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled (PFRD) is one of the strongest advocates within the disability sector for the approval of this bill with the participation of its board and officers in the initial drafting of the bill, in the technical working groups to deliberate on the various provisions, and in the preparation of position papers regarding key policies for the education of learners with disabilities (LWD). The initial draft of this bill was largely based on the strategic plan for the education of LWD that was prepared for DepEd by the DepEd Advisory Council which included two Board members of PFRD -Mr. Manuel Agcaoili (past PFRD President) and Dr. Irma Coronel.
Some of the salient provisions of the bill are:

1. Provision of free and appropriate public education and support services based on LWD needs and in preparation for adult living and community life.
2. Provision to parents or guardians information and opportunities for them to actively participate in the possible placement options and educational programs for LWD to enable them to make informed choices and decisions.
3. Establishment of inclusive learning resource centers (ILRC) in all school districts, cities or municipalities which shall deliver the services needed and implement programs to support the inclusive education of LWD.
4. Preparation of Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) for all LWD. An IEP is a developmental educational programming of curricular and instructional priorities and contents designed to meet the needs of LWD.
5. Creation of an Advisory Council for the Education of LWD composed of representatives from various disability sectors to serve as the voice of the disability sector within DepEd for issues and concerns on the education of LWD.
6. Establishment of procedural safeguards to ensure the enforcement and protection of the rights of parents and LWD accorded them by this Act.

With this Act, learners with disabilities will no longer be segregated and placed in SPED centers or self-contained classrooms where they are not given the opportunity to get education together with their peers without disabilities. They will be enrolled in general education classrooms, but will be given free related services in accordance with their needs i.e. speech therapy, PT or OT, interpreting and/or intervenor services, sign language, braille reading and writing lessons.
The schools are also required to adopt to the needs of LWD and implement, among many other strategies, universal design for learning (UDL) that will be helpful for different types of learners, and have close collaboration between regular and SPED teachers.

Existing SPED centers will be converted into Inclusive Learning resource Centers (ILRC).