Iligan NDPR Week culminates at camping site

Iligan NDPR Week culminates at camping site

by Lorry V. Gabule

Iligan City (11 August) — The Persons with Disability (PWDs) had taken themselves out for an over-night stay at a camping site, during the city’s culmination activity of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week (NDPR).

Eva dela Cruz, supervising social welfare officer and in-charge of the PWDs of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWD) in Iligan City, said that the activity was an event where PWDs are being recognized and given importance to enjoy the same rights and opportunities with other human beings.

Around sixty (60) PWDs joined the camping at the Centennial Park, Dalipuga, this city and participated in parlor games and showing of talents.

Meanwhile, the city government’s effort towards disability prevention, rehabilitation and equalization of opportunities has embodied in with the implementation of Republic Act No. 9442, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons and for Other Purposes.

RA 9442 states that every person with disability shall enjoy a special discount of five percent (5%) of the regular retail price of basic necessities and prime commodities listed of this Order.

The total amount of purchase shall not exceed the amount of PhP1,300.00 per calendar week without carry over of the unused amount.

To avail of the discount, the PWD must present his / her identification card issued by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NsCDA) or by the authorized office of Local Government Units (LGUs) where she / he resides.

Other activity incurred for the NDPR week-long celebration was the registration of new PWDs living in Iligan. They were encouraged to submit themselves for issuance of identification card to avail other privileges and incentives intended for them, dela Cruz explained.

“With the implementation of RA 9442, we likewise encourage malls and other grocery stores to have an Express Lane for the persons with disability,” dela Cruz added.

Meanwhile, the local government, this city, has employed 25 PWDs at the city hall. Private companies, likewise, have accepted 10 PWDs as part of their workforce. (PIA Lanao del Norte)

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