Special TEAM for Deaf Persons Foundation, Inc
Mr. Raymond Ilagan
STEAM DEAF EDUCATION
Quezon City
Dear Raymond,
Past and current efforts from both government and non-government sectors to integrate persons with disabilities (PWDS) into the mainstream of soicety have shaped up a more positive attuide towards the contribution and potentail of this secto. Despite these efforts, much remains to be done in promoting access to employment and entreprenurial opportunities for and the participation of the PWDS in governanc. Morover, rapid changing economic and soical situations continue to challenge these efforts, making it more imperative for government, non-government,private sector, international organizations, concerned parents and persons with disabilitiesthemselves to work in a more unified manner.
This situation is equally witnessed plight of the Deaf group or the hearing impaired individuals. The Deaf, specifically the younths, are in need of support in the area of productivity training employment, entrepreneurial skills, including psycho-social preparedness to blend in the day-to-day interaction in the formal employment circles.
The Special Training Employment, Advocacy and Management for Deaf Persons Foundation Inc. (STEAMDPFI), a non-stock, non-profit organization, has been involved in soical preparation and skills development for Deaf youths since 1997. Its unique program involving the cooperation has of sympathetic partner-enterprises, in particular the Jollibee Foods Corporation has successfully placed young Deaf people in mainstream jobs. The Program involves training the hearing as much as the Deaf in order to create workplaces conducive to the full development of the Deaf Younth.
To further promote the economic integration of the Deaf, the Special Training Employment, Advocacy and Management for Deaf Persons Foundation Inc (STEAMDPFI) in collaboration with Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Technical Educational and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), National Council for the Welfare of the Disabled Persons(NCWDP), Presidential Task Force on the 20:20 Initiatives, and the Philippines-Austrilla Community Assistance Program (PACAP) of the Austrilla Agency for International Development (AusAID), are inviting you as our special guest to the 1st Case Conference on Mainstream Deaf Youths on 23 july 2002 at 12:oo noon at the Virata Hall, 2nd Floor, Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), San Miguel Drive, Oritgas Complex, Pasig City. The theme of the conference will be "Reflections on Facilitating Deaf Training and Employment". The Conference will include presentations of experience by the Deaf and the Jollibee Foods Corporation (representing the private sector) in the actually training and Employment of the Deaf.
For further details, please call Ms. Veronica Samio at telephone number 413-8461 or 410-6575.
We look forward to your to your meaning participation in this Conference. We believe that a more effective social response to the needs of the Deaf is ensured through the genuine support and commitment of the government and other development partners.
This response will help rebuild thousands of lives.
Best Regards.
Very truly yours,
AGA MUHLACH
Chairperson, STEAMDPFI
STEAM DEAF EDUCATION
Quezon City
Dear Raymond,
Past and current efforts from both government and non-government sectors to integrate persons with disabilities (PWDS) into the mainstream of soicety have shaped up a more positive attuide towards the contribution and potentail of this secto. Despite these efforts, much remains to be done in promoting access to employment and entreprenurial opportunities for and the participation of the PWDS in governanc. Morover, rapid changing economic and soical situations continue to challenge these efforts, making it more imperative for government, non-government,private sector, international organizations, concerned parents and persons with disabilitiesthemselves to work in a more unified manner.
This situation is equally witnessed plight of the Deaf group or the hearing impaired individuals. The Deaf, specifically the younths, are in need of support in the area of productivity training employment, entrepreneurial skills, including psycho-social preparedness to blend in the day-to-day interaction in the formal employment circles.
The Special Training Employment, Advocacy and Management for Deaf Persons Foundation Inc. (STEAMDPFI), a non-stock, non-profit organization, has been involved in soical preparation and skills development for Deaf youths since 1997. Its unique program involving the cooperation has of sympathetic partner-enterprises, in particular the Jollibee Foods Corporation has successfully placed young Deaf people in mainstream jobs. The Program involves training the hearing as much as the Deaf in order to create workplaces conducive to the full development of the Deaf Younth.
To further promote the economic integration of the Deaf, the Special Training Employment, Advocacy and Management for Deaf Persons Foundation Inc (STEAMDPFI) in collaboration with Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Technical Educational and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), National Council for the Welfare of the Disabled Persons(NCWDP), Presidential Task Force on the 20:20 Initiatives, and the Philippines-Austrilla Community Assistance Program (PACAP) of the Austrilla Agency for International Development (AusAID), are inviting you as our special guest to the 1st Case Conference on Mainstream Deaf Youths on 23 july 2002 at 12:oo noon at the Virata Hall, 2nd Floor, Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), San Miguel Drive, Oritgas Complex, Pasig City. The theme of the conference will be "Reflections on Facilitating Deaf Training and Employment". The Conference will include presentations of experience by the Deaf and the Jollibee Foods Corporation (representing the private sector) in the actually training and Employment of the Deaf.
For further details, please call Ms. Veronica Samio at telephone number 413-8461 or 410-6575.
We look forward to your to your meaning participation in this Conference. We believe that a more effective social response to the needs of the Deaf is ensured through the genuine support and commitment of the government and other development partners.
This response will help rebuild thousands of lives.
Best Regards.
Very truly yours,
AGA MUHLACH
Chairperson, STEAMDPFI
posted by Monde @ 4:53 PM
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