QUEZON CITY, Philippines, Sept. 27: A new law, known as the “Persons with　Disability Affairs Office Ordinance of Quezon City” (QC-PDAO Ordinance),　mandates the creation of an office that will facilitate the integration　of people with disabilities into the mainstream of society and improve their total well-being.

The measure is aimed at removing all social, cultural, economic, and　attitudinal barriers prejudicial to people with disabilities and hinder their attempt to　develop their skills and potentials despite their handicap.

Vargas is confident that rehabilitated, developed, and self-reliant people with disabilities will compete favorably in all available opportunities.

people with disabilities sometimes suffer discrimination because of their mental, physical,　and sensory disabilites that take away the respect that a marginalized　sector should also enjoy, making it difficult for them to harness theirtalents and capability to attain a more meaningful, productive, and　satisfying life.

Under the measure, an office for the PWDs will be an advocacy body that　will address prevailing concerns that pertains to the rights of　people with disabilities.

Presently, there are about 8,000 registered disabled citizens in QC who will benefit from the measure.

The QC government has successfully carried out the first ever job　hunting assembly exclusively for the differently-abled residents during　the celebration of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation(NDPR) Week.

Also, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) had a special registration　for PWDs and senior citizens at the QC Hall COMELEC office and at SM　North and South Fairview branches as part of the observance of the NDPZ.

Source: www.pia.gov.ph