FOUNDATION

• Diversity Wheel


  Gives an overview of the dimensions of diversity that are present and active in one's workplace or environment. It consists of four layers of diversity (personality, internal, external and organisational levels) through which stimuli, information and experience are processed by all of us.
• OUTER Dimensions of diversity


  • Military Experience
  • First Language
  • Work Experience
  • Education
  • Political Belief
  • Family Status
  • Cognitive Style
  • Geographic Location
• Ability


  The quality or state of being able to do something; competence in doing something. Natural aptitude or acquired proficiency.
• Disability


  Any condition that prevents, delays or interferes with a child's normal achievement and development. A physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that impairs, interferes with or Limits a person's ability to engage in certain tasks or actions or participate in typical daily activities and interactions.
• Moral/Religious Model


  • Views disability as a result of sin, punishment, or divine will. Historically, disabled individuals were often marginalized or seen as "less than" due to these beliefs. The focus is on moral or religious factors rather than addressing the needs and rights of disabled individuals.
• Biomedical/Individual Model


  • Sees disability as a medical condition or impairment located within the individual's body. Disability is viewed as a deviation from the norm, and the emphasis is on diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation to "fix" or "cure" the individual's impairment. This model often overlooks the social and environmental factors that contribute to disability.
• Functional/Rehabilitation Model


  • Disability is seen as a limitation or impairment in the individual's functioning. The focus is on providing rehabilitation services, such as therapy or assistive devices, to help disabled individuals improve their functional abilities and participate more fully in society. However, this model may still place the burden of adaptation solely on the individual rather than addressing broader social barriers.
• Social Model


  • Shifts the focus from the individual to the barriers and discrimination present in society. Disability is seen as a result of social, environmental, and attitudinal factors that exclude disabled individuals from full participation in society. The emphasis is on removing these barriers through social change, accessibility, and inclusion, rather than "fixing" the individual.
• Rights-Based Model


  • Grounded in human rights principles, particularly the rights outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Disability is viewed as a matter of social justice, and disabled individuals are entitled to equal rights, opportunities, and participation in all aspects of life. This model emphasizes the importance of empowerment, self-determination, and the full realization of rights for disabled individuals.
• Twin Track Approach


  • Involves a combination of the social and rights-based models, recognizing the importance of both addressing individual needs and addressing systemic barriers. It emphasizes the need for both individual support services and broader social change to achieve full inclusion and equality for disabled individuals.
• Special education


  A system of education that caters to students with disabilities or exceptionalities.
• Referral


  A student may be referred for a special education evaluation if there are concerns about their learning, behavior, or development.
• Evaluation


  A multidisciplinary team conducts a comprehensive evaluation to assess the student's strengths, weaknesses, and educational needs.
• Identification of Disability


  If the evaluation indicates that the student has a disability that significantly impacts their ability to learn, they may be eligible for special education services.
• Development of Individualized Education Program (IEP)


  If the student is found eligible for special education services, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed. The IEP is a written document that outlines the student's present levels of performance, annual goals, special education and related services, accommodations, and modifications necessary for the student to make progress in school.
• Placement


  Based on the student's needs and the services outlined in the IEP, a determination is made regarding the most appropriate educational placement. This could be in a general education classroom with additional support, in a special education classroom, or in a specialized school.
• Batas Pambansa Blg. 344 enacted the accessibility law "an act to enhance the mobility of disabled persons" by preparing cars, building institutions, establishments and public utilities to install facilities and other devices.
• Accessibility Law (Republic Act 344), An Act to enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons by Requiring Certain Buildings, Institutions, Establishments and Public Utilities to Install Access Facilities and other Devices was approved


  25 February 1983
• By virtue of Proclamation No. 361, s. 2000, the third week of July is declared as the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week.


  Jul 24, 2023
• Maria Villa Francisco was appointed as the first Filipino Principal of the school for the deaf and the blind (SDB).
• SEN/SEND


  Special Educational Needs/ Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. A pupil is identified as having Special Educational Needs if they are finding it harder than other pupils to make progress.
• It is the objective of Republic Act No. 10754 to provide persons with disability the opportunity to participate fully into the mainstream of society by granting them at least twenty (20%) discount and exemption from the value added tax on the sale of certain goods and services identified under Republic Act No.