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Country Profile on PWDs The Philippines

Annex 1. Lists of Disability-related Organizations

1-1. List of Disability-related Governmental Organizations Description of Activity

Type of activity Field of activity Other comments Rehabilitation

No. Name Contact Person/ Address Tel/Fax

Program Im plementation

Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others

Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

1 Philippine National School for the Blind (PNSB)

Ms. Fortaleza Tresvalles (Principal)

Galvez Avenue corner Figueroa St., Pasay City

Tel. 831-8664

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2 Philippine School for the Deaf

Dra. Yolanda Capulong (Principal) 2620 F.B. Harisson St.,

Pasay City

Tel. 831-6732

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3 Batino Elementary School Special Education (SPED) Center

Mr. Paulino M. Medrano (Principal) Molave corner Batino Sts,. Project 3, Quezon City

Tel.(632) 434-2719

○ ○ A government owned school under the SPED program of DECS for children and adult from ages 7-30years.

4 National Center for Mental Health (NCMH)

Dr. Bernardino A. Vicente

(Medical Center Chief

Tel 531-9001, 531-8578

○ ○ ○ ○ Strengthen human resource development and research matters on mental health and psychiatry

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Description of Activity Type of activity Field of activity Other comments

Rehabilitation



Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others

Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

II) Dr. Efren B. Reyes (Chief Training Officer) 9 de Pebrero Street Mandaluyong City

Fax. 531-8682

5 National Council for the Welfare of the Disabled Persons (NCWDP)

Ms. Dolores Soterio (Planning Officer V) 2nd Floor, Philippine Sugar Center Annex Building North Avenue, Diliman Quezon City

Tel. 920-1503, 927-5916 926-1165 Fax. 929-8879 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ncwdp.gov.ph

○ ○ ○ Formulate policies and coordinate the activities of all agencies.

6 Department of Labor and Dir. Teresita Manzala Tel. ○ ○ ○

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Rehabilitation



Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others

Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

Employment (DOLE) Tulong Alalay sa Taong may Kapansanan (Tulay Program)

(Bureau of Local Employment) 2nd Floor VELCO Center Corner Delgado and Oca Sts., Port Area, Manila

528-0083 Fax. 527-2421

7 DSWD-Vocational Rehabilitation Centers

Honorita Bayudan (Superintendent) Manila: J.P. Burgos St., Project 4 Quezon City

○ ○ ○ ○ Rehabilitation services to PWDs from 16 years old and above.

8 Jose Fabella Center Ma. Luisa Rasado (Head, Social Worker) Correctional Road Mandaluyong City

Tel. 533-9986

○ ○ Serves, under DSWD, as a temporary shelter for mobile PWDs or vagrants

9 Sanctuary Center Josefina Palermo (Social Welfare Officer V)

Welfareville Compound Mandaluyong City

Tel. 532-1164

○ ○ ○ Rehabilitation center under DSWD Serves as sanctuary for improved cases of psychiatric patients

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1-2. List of Disability-related Private/Non-Governmental Organization Description of Activity

Type of activity Field of activity Other comments Rehabilitation



Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others

Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

Disability-related Private Organizations

1 Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Mr. Miguel F. Lugtu (Executive Director) 898 Palace Road, BF Homes, Las Piñas City

Tel. 820-8719 Fax. 825-0058

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52 students and 25 teachers

2 Philippine Association of the Deaf (PAD)

Ms. Aida Sagun (Principal) Dao Street, San Antonio Village, Makati City

Tel. 895-674

○ ○ For persons with hearing impairment 6 students for the school calendar

3 DLSU-College of Saint Benilde (CSB) School of Special Studies

Ms. Teresita Benites-dela Torre (Director) DLSU-College of Saint Benilde, Taft Ave., Pasay City

Tel. 526-7441 Local 131 536-4223

○ ○ Bachelor in Applied Deaf Studies Program. Started in 1991 with 15 students offering Certificate Courses and bachelors degree since 1996. 20 students for Certificate Courses and 60 students for bachelor degrees

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Rehabilitation



Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others

Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

4 Trinity College Ramil Cabrera (Project Coordinator) E. Rodriguez Avenue Quezon City

Tel. 410-2521

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Disabled Enabled and Empowerment Program since 1994 22 PWD scholars up to date

5 Ortho-Pedagogical Institution for the Mentally Handicapped (Brothers of Charity)

Bro. Joel Punzalan (Executive Director) Back of Caritas Manila 2002 Jesus Street Pandacan, Manila

Tel./Fax. 564-0197

○ ○ For persons with mental disability Status of Enrollment: Manila and Baguio (San Lorenzo Ruiz Institute)

6 Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA)

Ms. Regina de Jesus (National Executive Director) 18 East Avenue corner V. Luna Road, Quezon City

Tel. 921-4958

921-4659 Fax. 924-9297

○ ○ ○ Rehabilitation of former patients with mental disability.

7 Resources for the Blind, Inc.

Mr. Randall Weisser (Director) 4th Floor COTY Bldg EDSA, Cubao, Quezon City P.O. Box 1831 Manila,

Tel.326-3021,22, 23, 24

Fax. 727-0077 Email:

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Rehabilitation



Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others

Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

Philippines [email protected] [email protected]

8 Granada Educational Foundation, Inc.

Sr. Luigina O. Embalsado (DML in charge) GEFI San Juan de Dios Center, 1126 R. Hidalgo St., Quiapo, Manila

Tel. 732-3174 Fax. 736-2938

○ ○ ○ An institution for persons with hearing impairment recognized by DECS Provides quality rehabilitation for 2-6 years old children with hearing impairment

Disability-related NGOs

1 Foundation for the Assistance to Hansenites (FAHAN), Inc. Since 1978

Ms. Jasmin A. Bautista (Program Manager) No. 62-I Maria Clara Street,Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City

Tel. 711-6799 Fax. 732-6529

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Psycho-Social Development Program, Spiritual Enrichment Program, Community Outreach Program, Workshop Center Donations from European Countries and individual donors

2 Autism Society of the Philippines (ASP)

Ms. Conchita Ragragio (President)

Tel. (062) 926-6941

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Orientation and counseling/ Family support group meetings/ Lending

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Rehabilitation



Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others

Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

Since 1987 Room 307 ML Building 47 Kamias Road 1102 Quezon City

Fax. (062) 434-9249 E-mail: [email protected] Web page: www.autismphils.org

library and bookshops/ Referral services for medical and educational requirements of families/Chapter formation/ Information dissemination through newsletter publication and media Source of Fund: Fund Raising/ Danish Council of Organization of Disabled Person/ Danish Society for Autism/ Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation/ Autism Society Norway

3 GRANADA EducationalFoundation, Inc Since 1996

Sr. Luigina Embalsado (Officer-in-Charge)

GEFI San Juan de Dios Center, 1126 R. Hidalgo St., Quiapo, Manila

Tel. 732-3174 Fax. 736-2938

○ ○ ○ ○ Source of Fund: Sponsorship Program

4 NORFIL Foundation,Inc

Angelina Maria L. Pangan (Executive Director)

Tel. (632) 928-6902

○ ○ ○ Programs in Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, La Union, Cebu, Rizal,

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Rehabilitation



Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others

Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

Since 1983 16 Mother Ignacia Street corner Roces Avenue 1103 Quezon City P.O. Box 13270 Ortigas Center, Pasig City

922-5119, 927-7198 Fax. (632) 928-8005 e-mail: [email protected]

Zambales and Metro Manila Integrated family and community development/ Integrated family and child welfare/ Disaster management and development Source of Fund: Income generating activities/ Donations

5 Special Training,Employment Advocacy and Management for the Deaf Persons Foundations, Inc. (STEAMDPFI) Since 1997

Ms. Rose Vergara (Executive Director)

D & E Building 1050 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City

Tel. 372-4014 local 115

○ ○ Collaboration with the NEDA, NCWDP and DOLE. Local Donations/ income generating projects

6 Chosen Children, Inc. (CCI) Since 1989

Ms. Ma Agnes Fullerton (Executive Director)

No. 6 Ilocos Abra Street Philam Village, La Piñas City

Tel. 872-4936, 872-5022 Fax. 872-1760

○ ○ ○ ○ Provides care children with special needs/ Serves as temporary shelter for children from other agencies, who have been matched to adoptive families

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Rehabilitation



Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others

Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

Source of Fund: Tupperware Philippines/ Donations/ Sponsorship/ Income from use of its function rooms

7 EPHPHETA Foundationfor the Blind Since 1969

Rev. Fr. Jesus Fernandez, SJ (President) Mr. Joseph M. Aranas (Executive Director)

NVRC Compound P. Burgos St., Escopa, Project 4, Quezon City

Tel 913-9785 913-9791 Fax. 913-9789

○ ○ ○ Housing assistance program/ Blindness Preventing Program Source of Fund: Donations/Grants/ Endowment fund/ interest income generating activities/ fund drive

8 Lingap Pangkabataan,Inc Since 1981

Ms. Nancy Nicolas (OIC) 158 Ermin Garcia St., Cubao, Quezon City

Tel. 912-4225 Fax. 912-4180

○ ○ ○ ○ Programs in health and nutrition, capability building. Source of Fund: Project development, advocacy networking, research and documentation

9 Stepping Stone Learning Center/Development

Mr. Federico Sevilla, Jr. (President)

Tel. 899-8383

○ ○ ○ ○ Established by the Rotary Club of Makati

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Rehabilitation



Advocacy

Financial Su pport

Others

Medical

Educational

Vocational

Social CBR

Supportive Devices

Communication Tools

Sport & culture

Others

Center for the Handicapped Foundation Since 1987

Camila Sr., Guadalupe Viejo, Makati City

896-0269

Programs for persons of the community with physical, emotional and mental disabilities Source of Fund: Rotary Club of Makati/ Donations

10 Philippine CerebralPalsy, Inc. Since 1956

Dr. Vince R. Gomez (Medical Officer)

Dao Street, San Antonio Village, Makati City

Tel. 895-1786 Fax. 890-7984

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Rehabilitation services free of charge to children and adults afflicted with Cerebral Palsy Source of Fund: Individual donors/ Angelo King Foundation/ Jesusa Teodora del Rosario Memorial Foundation

11 Trichet Learning Center Since 1995

Sr. Irene Chateauvert (In charge)

Friendship Home Zero Block, West Rembo Makati City

Tel. 881-5628

○ ○ ○ ○ Provides sheltered workshop Source of Fund: Donations from private and individual donors; Daughters of Wisdom, Liliana Foundation (Holland)

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1-3. List of Disability-related Organizations

Name Year Established Budget Activities Contact Address (Tel./Fax/e-mail)

Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc.

1973 Donations,Cristofell Blinden Mission, Income from economic activities

- Non-profit organization aiming to improve the lives of persons with orthopedic disabilities

- A rehabilitation and skill-training center where PWDs are trained to be productive and self-reliant members of society.

- The center has 4 workshops including metal craft, and woodcraft which serve as a source of income for administration and welfare services.

- Rehabilitation and vocational training; educational program, job placement, mobility and assistance, prosthesis and brace acquisition, sports/recreational development program, small loan programs, etc.

- 22 affiliate homes for PWDs all over Philippines.

175 Aida St., Marick Subdivision Cainta Rizal

Tel Nos. 655-8038 655-0055 655-4580 240-2130

Fax No. 655-0812 E-mail: [email protected] Contact Person: Mr. Jess Docot, Chief Executive Officer

Katipunan ng May Kapansanan sa Pilipinas (KAMPI) (National Confederation of Organization of People with Disabilities in the Philippines)

July 1990 Danish Foreign Ministry (DANIDA)

- A federation of cross disability self-help grassroots organizations of PWDs.

- 231 chapters covering 58 provinces, 17 cities and 73 municipalities. - Stimulation and Therapeutic Activity Center (STAC);

*An informal training center for the poor Filipino children with disabilities aged 0-14 *Provides venue for socialization and extends free comprehensive rehabilitation and therapy.

- Capability Training - Counseling Session - Occupational and Physical Therapy - Livelihood Assistance for Parents

Unit 701 Merchants Square Condominium 1386 E. Rodriguez Ave., cor. Mabolo St., Quezon City Tel. No. 411-9655 Telefax 411-9655 E-mail: [email protected] Contact Person: Ms. Venus Ilagan, President

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- Provision of Appropriate Assistance Device - Referrals

Bohol Federation of Disabled Persons

1998 Donations fromindividual donors, Fund raising, DOLE, Japanese Helping Activities.

- Training of Acupressure Therapeutic and Swedish massage to blind masseurs

- Capacity building activities - Manufacture of low cost coffins

Tamblot St., OPSWD Bldg., Tagbilaran City

Bigay Buhay Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BBMC)

1991 Capital Build-upInternational Organization (Cristoffel Blinden Mission, Agape Foundation, Sony Philippines/Japan), Income from economic activities of the cooperative

- Income generating projects *School chair manufacturing *Bag making *Computer services *Backyard livestock raising

- Social services including nutrition for children with disabilities, computer studies

Bach cor. Beethoven Old Zabarte Rd. North Olympus, Novaliches, Quezon City Tel No. 471-3782 Telefax No. 417-2850 Contact Person: Mr. Richard Arceño, General Manager

National Federation of Cooperatives of Persons with Disabilities (NFCPWD)

1996 Membership fees of coop members, Cristoffel Blinden Mission, Income from school chair manufacturing,

- Unification of PWD co-ops in the Philippines - Provision of loans to member co-ops for working capital for school

chair job orders from DECS - Attend biddings at DECS and convey orders to members of

cooperatives.

Sukob Bldg., Phase II, CIP, Kahusayan cor. Kasaganaan St., Karangalan Village, Felix Ave., Pasig City Tel No. 646-4804, 0912-8344014

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Loan from the Development Bank of the Philippines

Fax No. 646-4678 Contact Person: Engr. Reynaldo Merida, Chairman

Atlas Mining Community Handicapped MPC, Inc. (AMCHA)

1998 Capital Build-up,Income from school chair manufacturing, Loan from the federation

- Manufacturing of school chairs and other related products for DECS. - Regular bidder for the production of school chairs under the 10%

allocation for PWDs cooperatives. - Presently, they have a job order worth Php5M for Regions 6,7 and 8

with 33 workers for the school chair manufacturing. - Plans to conduct a PWD census in the 3rd District of Cebu

immediately after election in coordination with the Local Government of Cebu.

Old Motor Pool Plants Poblacion, Toledo City Cebu Telefax: 467-8358 E-mail: [email protected] Contact Person: Roger de Gracia, Chairman

Father Rafael Desmith Multi-Purpose Cooperative (FARAD)

1996 Capital Build-upIncome from school manufacturing

- School chair manufacturing for DECS by 20 PWD workers. - Washing Machine rental to PWD members for a home-based

industry.

Rm. 1 Mezzanine Flr. Patria Bldg., Session Road, Baguio City No. 7 Purok 2, Bakakeng Sur, Baguio City Tel No. 074 444-9618 Contact Person: Melchor Bantiloc, Chairman

Lingkod Banahaw Multi-Purpose Cooperative

1998 Capital Build-up,Income from manufacturing of school chair.

- School chair manufacturing for DECS - Other related products such as: steel gate making

Don Isidro Memorial School Lusacan, Tiaong, Quezon Province Contact Person: Pablo Aranas, Chief Executive

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Officer

San Francisco Association on Differently Able Person

1999 Capital Build-up,Income from manufacturing of school chair

- School chair manufacturing for the DECS.10 PWD workers for chair manufacturing

- Scheduled training on steel crafts (related products to school chair) to be sponsored by TESDA and the Local Government of Agusan Sur.

- One-week training for PWD members

Caraos, San Francisco Agusan del Sur Tel No. 343-8279 Contact Person: Reynalito Homeres, General Manager

1-4. List of Disability-related Facilities

Name/Title YearEstablished

Description Capacity Contact Address (Tel./Fax/e-mail)

Special Education

Center for Autism and Related Disorders

1995 A private school exclusively for autistic children of 2 -14 years old

11 classrooms at a maximum of 5 students per room

Mr. Miguel F. Lugtu (Executive Director)

898 Palace Road, BF Homes Las Piñas City Tel. 820-8719 Fax. 825-0058

Philippine Association of the Deaf (PAD)

1926 - A private preparatory to high school for persons with hearing impairment

- Relies mainly on the tuition fees of its students

N/A Ms. Aida Sagun(Principal)

Dao Street, San Antonio Village Makati City Tel. 895-6740

DLSU-College of Saint 1991 - Offers Bachelor in Applied Deaf Studies Program No limit Ms. Teresita Benites-dela Torre

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Name/Title Year Established


Benilde (CSB) School of Special Studies

*The Program offers a 3½ year program designed to train the deaf to become teachers.

*The program specialization are; Performing Arts for the Deaf, Visual Arts for the Deaf, Counseling, Math Teaching to the Deaf, Sports for the Deaf, Sign Language Teaching, Livelihood Studies and computer studies

*Started in 1991 with 15 students offering Certificate Courses and bachelors degree since 1996.

*20 students for Certificate Courses and 60 students for bachelor degree

15-30 students per school year

(Director) DLSU-College of Saint Benilde Taft Ave., Pasay City Tel. 526-7441 local 131 536-4223

Trinity College 1994 - “ Disabled Enabled and Empowerment Program” since 1994

- Scholarships for PWDs to four-year college course - Provide PWDs a chance to integrate into the

mainstream of society through a good education - Services such as spiritual services, academic

tutorials/coaching, sports and relations, according to capabilities

Depend on the available fund sourced by the school for the calendar year. (Present year: 22 students)

Ramil Cabrera (Project Coordinator)

E. Rodriguez Avenue Quezon City Tel. 410-2521

Resources for the Blind, Inc. 1980 - Initially founded to serve the spiritual needs of blind persons

- Currently programs for education (of visually impaired persons), rehabilitation and blindness

1 classroom with maximum of 10 students Offers preparatory

Mr. Randall Weisser (Director)

4th Floor COTY Bldg EDSA, Cubao, Quezon City

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prevention - The Program includes; production of Braille Books

for distribution to blind persons, eye screening and provision of eye surgeries to restore eyesight

schooling for ages 5, 6, and 7 (children) free of charges

P.O. Box 1831 Manila, Philippines Tel. 326-3021 to 24 Fax. 727-0077 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Trichet Learning Center 1995 - Non-government, non-profit project run by the Daughters of Wisdom with help from Liliana Foundation based in Holland

- Physical and occupational therapy and sheltered workshop to children with disabilities from poor families.

N/A Sr. Irene Chateauvert (In charge)

Friendship Home Zero Block, West Rembo Makati City Tel. 881-5628

Stepping Stone Learning Center/Development Center for the Handicapped Foundation

1986 - Non-stock, non-profit organization established by the Rotary Club of Makati

- Programs for persons of the community with physical, emotional and mental disabilities

- Provides education and therapy through a special schoolfor handicapped children and adolescents

- Provides open education program, individualized education program as preparation for integration into the mainstream of the society

6 classrooms (3 SPED and Occupational Therapy) Adult: 8 students/room Children: 10 students/room

Mr. Federico Sevilla, Jr. (President)

Camia St., Guadalupe Viejo Makati City Tel No. 899-8383 896-0269

Ortho-Pedagogical Institution for the Mentally Handicapped (Brothers of Charity)

1987 - A private school that caters to persons with mental retardation

- Status of Enrollment: 1) Manila (2 groups)

8 classrooms with capacity of maximum of 6 students per room

Bro. Joel Punzalan (Executive Director)

Back of Caritas Manila 2002 Jesus Street

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1st Group-Children (AM) 30 persons 2nd Group-14 and above (PM) 20 persons

2) Baguio :(San Lorenzo Ruiz Institute) School for the Deaf – 45 persons School for the mentally retarded – 35 persons

Pandacan, Manila Fax. 564-0197

Granada Educational Foundation, Inc. (San Juan de Dios School)

1996 - An institution for the hearing impaired recognized by DECS

- Provides quality rehabilitation for 2-6 years old hearing impaired children

- Offers sponsorship program to hearing impaired children from urban poor families and given top priority by respective district social workers

4 classrooms with maximum of 5 students per room

Sr. Luigina O. Embalsado, DML (In charge)

GEFI San Juan de Dios Center 1126 R. Hidalgo St., Quiapo, Manila Tel. 732-3174 Telefax No. 736-2938

Department of Education, Culture and Sports Special Education Program (SPED)

- Reaffirmation of the right to receive an education of early individual as enshrined in the 1984 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and renewal of the pledge made by the world community at the 1990 World Conference on Education for All

- All schools should attempt to respond to all pupils as individuals by reconsidering its curricular organizations and provision

DECS, Ultra Complex Ortigas Center, Pasig Center

Medical Rehabilitation

National Center for Mental Health (NCMH)

1928 - A government run hospital - Provides high quality, comprehensive and accessible

mental health service, enhances community and

Dr. Bernardino A. Vicente (Medical Center Chief II)

Dr. Efren B. Reyes, MD

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public awareness of mental health; improves over-all hospital financial and resource management; and strengthen as a center for human resource development and research matters on mental health and psychiatry

- Care for the emotionally distressed and mentally ill patients in the Philippines started in early 1990 by putting up formal institutions in Manila under the directive of a body composed of DOH, DSWD, DPWH.

(Chief Training Officer) 9 de Pebrero Street Mandaluyong City Tel. 531-9001

531-8578 Fax.531-8682

Philippine Mental Health Association

1950 - First housed in the Methodist Social Action Center at P. Paredes St., Sampaloc, Manila as a mental health guidance clinic

- Moved to its present compound in Quezon City in 1958

- Rehabilitation of former mentally ill patients (those who have recovered) since 1965

- Provides education information service, an in and outpatient basis-psychiatric, psychological, social casework and rehabilitation services for children, youth and adults with psychiatric, psychological emotional and behavioral disorders

Ms. Regina de Jesus (National Executive Director)

18 East Avenue corner V. Luna Road, Quezon City Tel. 921-4958 921-4659 Fax. 924-9297

Occupational Rehabilitation

Bohol Federation of Disabled 1998 - Established as an umbrella organization of 27 Employs 26 blind Tamblot St., OPSWD Bldg., Tagbilaran

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Persons affiliate organizations of PWDs with 475 members - Put up its own Bohol Therapeutic Massage Clinic in

1999

masseurs and masseuses City

Katipunan ng May Kapansanan sa Pilipinas (KAMPI) (National Confederation of Organization of People with Disabilities in the Philippines)

July 1990 - A federation of cross disability self-help grassroots organizations of PWDs

- 231 chapters covering 58 provinces, 17 cities and 73 municipalities.

- Organized to serve as a network, which would give PWDs a voice in pushing for the implementation of relevant programs and policies for the sector

- Services for integration of individual members of the sector into the mainstream of society

- Stimulation and Therapeutic Activity Center (STAC); improve the situation of poor Filipino children with disabilities aged 0-14 years known as an informal training center that provides a venue for socialization and extends free comprehensive rehabilitation and therapy

Ms. Venus Ilagan (President)

Unit 701 Merchants Square Condominium 1386 E. Rodriguez Ave., corner Mabolo St., Quezon City Tel. (632) 411-9655 Fax. (632) 411-9655 E-mail: [email protected]

Foundation for the Assistance to Hansenites (FAHAN), Inc.

October 10,1978

Provides services such as ; •

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Psycho-Social Development Program Spiritual Enrichment Program Skills Development Program Health Program Community Outreach Program

Ms. Jasmin A. Bautista (Program Manager)

No. 62-I Maria Clara Street, Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City Tel. (062) 711-6799 Fax. (062) 732-6529

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Educational Assistance for children (EAC) Program Workshop Center

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Tulong Alalay sa Taong may Kapansanan (Tulay Program)

- A special program for the integration of PWDs into the society by providing them access to training and employment opportunities both in the formal and informal sector

- Program components include; employment facilitation and employment enhancement through skill training

Director Teresita Manzala (Bureau of Local Employment)

2nd Floor VELCO Center Corner Delgado and Oca Sts., Port Area, Manila Tel. 528-0083, 528-0108 Fax. 527-2421

Other Special Facilities for PWDs

Bigay Buhay Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BBMC)

1991 - A cooperative of PWDs aiming to improve socio-economic conditions and achieve independent lives of PWDs at the grassroots level

- Education training and establishments of sustainable community-based enterprise

- Services such as livelihood projects education and training, networking and advocacy, extension services and co-op development program.

- One of the largest PWD co-ops that produces school chair for DECS which serves as their main funding source.

School chair manufacturing provides employment and income to 35 PWDs

Mr. Richard Arceño (General Manager)

Bach corner Beethoven Sts. Old Zabarte Road North Olympus, Novaliches Quezon City Tel. 471-3782 Fax. 417-2850

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