BAGUIO CITY (PIA) -- The city government joined in the observance of the 45h National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week (NDPR) from July 17-23, 2023.
The theme of this year's celebration is "'Persons with Disabilities Accessibility and Rights: Towards a Sustainable Future Where No One is Left Behind".
Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) Head Samuel Aquino said the observance is part of the mandate of the local government units to honor persons with disability.
"Hindi lang 'yung identity ng person with disability ang tinataglay nito kundi lahat ng bagay patungkol sa may kapansanan ay dapat bigyan ng diin," Aquino emphasized.
In collaboration with different national and local agencies, the PDAO spearheaded various activities for the week that include Arts and Product Exhibits, Play Day for Kids with Disability, stress management and psychological assessment, and the first talent competition among PWDs.
Aquino thanked their partners for their support and participation especially for the PWD sector in the city.
"Kami po ay nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng taong nagtataguyod ng mga karapatan at pribilehiyo, at 'yung mga may adbokasiya patungkol sa mga taong may kapansanan sa Baguio City," Aquino expressed.
Proclamation No. 361 declared the third week of July as National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation which culminates on July 23, the birthdate of the sublime paralytic, Apolinario Mabini.This aims to raise public awareness on the problems of disability, and encourage everyone to take active responsibility in the upliftment of the economic and social conditions of the PWDs, thereby inspiring them to take pro-active roles in nation building. (JDP/DEG/Hannah Renee D. Yaranon- PIA-CAR Intern)
