12.31.2024

A PWD Group in our Village

"Ang PWD group sa ating community ay nabuo dahil sa pagibig ng isang ina sa kanyang anak na may kapansanan. Dahil din sa kanyang intrinsic persistence, effort at optimism, ang imposible ay naging posible.


Tayong mga PWDs ay social creatures din kagaya ng nakararami who are collectively called able bodied. We also long for meaningful connections and a nurturing environment. Kaya maraming salamat po Ms. Racquel Alma Jose Singson for this initiative. Maraming salamat din po Chairman Percival Garcia sa inyong suporta."



These were the words I shared to the audience when I, together with the rest of the TCEV PWD Adhoc Committee had our oath taking ceremony. It was done during the Christmas party of the senior citizens and the PWDs within our village last December 27, 2024.


The adhoc committee members are mostly PWDs (with psoriasis, spinal cord injury, epilepsy, lupus, depression, hydrocephalus, and dialysis ), including the parent of someone with disability. 




The group was formed because of a mother's love for her child who has special needs - downe syndrome. She spent many hours with the directors of the community's homeowners association (HOA) and requested for their support. Her initiation and countless effort is the result of our group.


During the event, two councilors from our local government were present. Five HOA directors graced the occasion. We were given a certificate recognized by the Person with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) in Antipolo City after submitting all the requirements like the names of the adhoc committee, guiding rules and regulations, minutes of meetings, and our identification cards. 


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There were birth pains along the way. However, we are grateful that our Father allowed this to happen. This is just the beginning. We are hopeful for the numerous plans we have in the future to make us have "meaningful connections and a nurturing environment. "

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