Oct 1, 2010

20th ADPI anniversary

ANOTHER SOLID YEAR FOR ADPI

The Association of Disabled Persons Iloilo, Inc.(ADPI) celebrates its 20th Anniversary last September 25, 2010 it started with a mass, even it is raining the party continue till midnight, new faces alomost see around.


Sep 2, 2010

Interpersonal Relationship/Values Formation Seminar

The Board of Directors, CBR Core group team and Staff  participated a 2 day Seminar of Interpersonal Relationship/Values Formation Seminar last August 23-24, 2010 at the Holy Rosary, Calumpang Iloilo City. Sister Modesta Sucaldito is our resourse speaker. 

" THE BEST WAY TO LIVE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES  HAPPY FUTURE IS TO LIVE WITH ADPI FOR ITS:

                      A--Accessibility
                      D--Dedicated
                      P--Perseverance
                      I--Integrity

Where there is .....

                   Justice.......
                            Service.....
                                   Courage......

                          

Leadership Training

The Association of Disabled Persons-Iloilo (ADPI) in Partnership with the CBM held a 2 day Leadership Training and Empowerment Seminarfor the new member of ADPI and the Young Voices

Feb 27, 2010

Iloilo differently-abled persons hold transport forum

Organized by the Iloilo Provincial Federation of Differently Abled Persons (IPFDAP) and Association of Disabled Persons of Iloilo, Inc. (ADPI), the forum aims to advocate the provisions under Republic Act 9442 or the Amended Magna Carta of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 or the Accessibility Law particularly on the transportation concerns.
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 I'm very happy because I contribute some question about the concerns for person with disability.

" Queen of Hearts "

To the Queen of Hearts is the
       Ace of Sorrow...
his here today from "YOU"
      but he's gone tomorrow...
      Young men are plenty but sweethearts few...
if  my loves leaves me what shall I do?

rodinna

Feb 23, 2010

Compulsory education for disabled students expanded in KOREA

Compulsory education for disabled students expanded
2010.02.23
Korea Herald (Korean newspaper)
Education for those between the ages of 5 and 17 will be compulsory this year.
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I'm very happy to know that in Korea there is a program that would help persons with disability and it is compulsory so that all have go to school.  I hope someday here in the Philippines we have also that kind of program.

Analyn Porras

Feb 18, 2010

Seminar of the Natural Family Planing and Responsible Parenting

The Association of Disabled Persons Iloilo conducted Natural Family Planing and Responsible Parenting lecture to the persons with disability couples of Association of Differently-Abled Person-Oton, there are 18 couples participated.The activity was supported by the Population Commission (POPCOM) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Oton.  We invited RPM Team from the municipality (town) of Oton, during the Opening program the  Honorable Mayor Vicente Flores give his message of support to the participants.

They are very participative in the discussion and raised questions to clear issues, especially on the topic of Natural family Planning Method. 

After the whole day discussion and open forum, The Department of Social Welfare and Development Office headed by there Municipal Social Welfare Development Officer, Niña Joy Tañada prepared a closing program with the giving of certificates.

Jan 27, 2010

Strong heart and mind

I would like to introduce my best friend, Fely, working in Globe Telecom, Inc.  I hope that her story would inspire you.

Analyn V. Porras

Picture of FELY S. RUELO Don’t listen to what you can’t do. Listen to that voice deep within you.

Just like other kids, I was born physically healthy and active, enjoying every activity that a physically normal child does. Not until I reached the age of 4 when I was infected with polio virus causing both of my legs to become paralyzed. It wasn’t easy for me to adapt to such a strange condition that I wasn’t used to.

It was a big turn around in my life as a child. However, because of the affection, love and care of my parents, family and playmates, I was able to gain feeling of acceptance which contributed a lot in building up my self confidence. And I felt my life turned out to be normal again despite the physical difference.

At the age of 6, I started to go to school. But since I cannot walk, my Mom would just carry me to and from, for me to be able to attend classes until I learned to use a crutch and a cane to facilitate my mobility. At school or even at new places where my Mom would bring me along, I experienced to be laughed at, treated differently and even ridiculed by other kids. It really felt so downhearted. But I realized, I should not wallow into self pity, instead I should remind myself that God created me special and I can excel in my own special way. Modesty side, I was always on top of the class and graduated as Class Valedictorian in high school.

With my earnest aspirations to earn a degree, I applied for scholarship at Saint Anthony’s College-Antique and finally granted full scholarship sponsored by Stichting Liliane Fonds (SLF) for my Bachelor of Science in  (BS) Management course. After finishing the course, I enrolled for a second course BS Accountancy at Colegio de San Jose- Iloilo City after passing the qualifications for the Japan Scholarship fund for the ASEAN Youth Program (JSFAYP).

While in college, I’ve been one of the active members of Association of Disabled Persons-Iloilo (ADP-I) and also ADP-Antique. I learned a lot of things being exposed with my fellow Persons with Disability (PWDs) in the association. Through the trainings, seminars, social activities and programs initiated by the association has been a great help for a PWD like me to develop our talents and self-esteem so as to understand our roles and responsibilities in the mainstream of society in particular.

After graduation in college, I left for Manila for my Certified Public Accountant (CPA) board exams but unfortunately, I’ve got some financial difficulty that time so I just decided to work as volunteer at HAndog LIngap sa may KApansanan (HALIKA) Foundation-Manila as Special Project Officer. I used to work there for almost a year.

Seeking for financial stability, I started to hunt jobs in different companies in Manila, private and public sectors. In the employment arena, one thing I always believe wholeheartedly: “ My disability does not define the person that I am – I am intelligent and hardworking individual. I should be the first one to believe in my capabilities before other people would trust in my capabilities”.

My persistence and preparations in my job search was finally paid off with flying colors! I was more than fortunate to be hired by Globe Telecom, Inc. for a Customer Service Assistant position that up to now, receiving full benefits and compensated income to live pretty normal as anybody else. I love my job! I’ve got the chance to deal with different people of different levels, giving them excellent customer service experience…and it’s always good!

Another thing, I wanted to share: “When you fail, get back up and try again. Don’t listen to what you can’t do. Listen to that voice deep within you, it knows, when you’ve done your best”.
FELY S. RUELO
(ADP-I Member)
Type of Disability: ORTHOPEDICALLY HANDICAP (due to Poliomyelites)

Jan 19, 2010

Gift Giving to Persons with Disability (PWDs) on Jan 18, 2010

Last January 18, 2010 the LOOB Inc. shared their blessing to our members.
There are 25 beneficiaries.


Gift giving for PWDs

  • Lucia Facto – I’m very happy to received a gift from LOOB Inc.
  • Joy Navea – All I can say is “thank you very much to the LOOB Inc. for giving the support to the Persons with disability.
  •  Teody Vasquez – He is very thankful to the LOOB Inc. for helping PWDs.
  •  Recoor de la Cruz – He is very excited to receive a gift.
  •  Juancho Clemenso – His wife Rachel (a deaf), she is very happy to receive a gift.
  •  Meldy Horario – “I would like to thank the LOOB Inc. for their gift. I hope that LOOB inc. will be succeed until the end. I'm very happy to receive this gift. Thank you very much and Godbless.”
  • Wilfredo Carbajosa – “Thank you very much to LOOB Inc. and for the support for PWDs.”
  •  Michelle Falcone – “Thank you very much for giving that gift to me and I am so very happy.”
  •  Nancy Caputli – “I feel so very happy to receive that gift. It’s big help for me and my family, because my family can’t afford to buy my clothes, so were just waiting for the help of somebody who has a good heart like the LOOB Inc. May God shower more blessing to share others."
  • Juvy Ministros – “I am very happy to receive that gift, it would be a great help for me.”
  • Ruth Villegas - "We are one of the fire victim in Sooc Mandurriao, last April 2, 2009, and now I'm happy that LOOB Inc. is giving me a clothes to wear, it's a big help to me and my family.
  • Joel Tabangcurda - " I'm so very happy to receive a gift, Thank you to the LOOB inc.
  • Dioden Catalan - "I'm very happy because I received a gift; Very thankful given a chance to choose as one of beneficiary.  I'm Dioden at 1st year High School student at Special Education - Integrated School for Exceptional Children (SPED-ISEC) with a hearing impaired.  My dream in life is to finish my schooling and to have a work."

Jan 15, 2010

A RIGHT PLACE

by: Analyn V. Porras
Picture of Analyn V. Porras

A long,long time ago,
I wonder which place I should go,
That I may enjoy the things I want to do,
Then I waited for the moment until I grow.


What a journey to start one day,
When I meet them along the way,
A challenge to myself, no matter what other people say,
I work with them and say"come what may".


Then my new life began,
Searching for true friends,
That though thick and thin whatever may happen,
There's someone I can depend.


And now the search is over,
A place close to my heart I discover,
That there is the right place for me,
With my fellow PERSONS WITH DISABILITY.



Jan 13, 2010

My experiences in my friend Japanese

He is a nice person in me due to his time is very support for us as person with disability (PWD), so far I want that he will be a stay her for ever and get married Filipina.

Note: Japanese volunteer support to develop the website of our association, Association of Disabled Persons-Iloilo, Inc. (ADP-I), and this blog, sponsored by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Jan 11, 2010

Social Services for Children with Disabilities (SSCWD)

SSCWD project of ADP-I

Sponsored by the Liliane Stitching Funds (SLF) of Netherlands.
This is the project which caters to the needs of Children with Disabilities aged 25 years old and below through medical assistance, scholarships, rehabilitation and provisions of assistive devices.

Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR)

CBR program of ADP-I

Sponsored by the Christian Blind Mission (CBM).

Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) is a strategy within community development for the rehabilitation, equalization of opportunities and social integration of all people with disabilities.  CBR is implemented through the combined efforts of disabled people themselves, their families and communities, and appropriate health, education, vocational and social services.

ADP-I CBR Activities

Jan 7, 2010

Weekly Radio Program



The Association of Disabled Persons-Iloilo (ADP-I) have a radio program "K Forum" on GMA Local Station DYSI Super Radio 1323, every Sunday at 2:00 to 3:00 pm;

anchor by Ms. Sharon Pudadera, co-anchor by Ma. Rodinna Laviana, Analyn Porras, Janine Soliva,Cecile Saludes, Bryan Samaniego Rhea Badana and the ADP-I Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Core group member.

Issues and concern of Persons with disability (PWDs) are brought on air, specially the rights and privileges of PWDs

Jan 5, 2010

I like the idea about the "block" for visually impaired persons

When Japanese IT engineer who was a volunteer here at ADP-I showed me the picture of the "block" also known as Tactile paving, I was amazed by the idea of Japanese. It really helps the visually impaired person to access the street without guide. I hope someday there will be "blocks" here in the Philippines specially in Iloilo.
Leeno Villaluna
Member of ADP-I