This 8-hour orientation is designed to promote barrier-free services, increase understanding of the different disability issues and provide services responsive to the needs of the PWDs. It discusses disability perspectives and laws, categories of disability, and proper techniques in assisting persons with disabilities.

Topics:

• Laws and Policies in the Philippines concerning Persons with Disabilities
• Categories of Disability
• Different Support Services and Mechanisms
• Rights & Privileges of PWDs under Magna Carta for Disabled Persons