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| Disability-inclusion experts Randy Calseña, Carmen Zubiaga, Linartes Viloria, Atty. Judith Dongallo-Chicano, and Chairmaine Adonis discussed current trends and actual experiences to explore how workplaces can achieve the 1% inclusion mandate. |
By Leony R. Garcia |
Annually
observed on December 3, the IDPWD aims to promote the full and equal
participation of persons with disabilities and to take action for their
inclusion in all aspects of society and development (UN Department of Economic
and Social Affairs).
The celebration
showcased meaningful dialogues and success stories of persons with disabilities
in the workplace. The afternoon panel discussion focused on Republic Act No.
10524, the law mandating government agencies to reserve 1% of their workforce
for persons with disabilities, while encouraging private corporations to follow
suit. This session featured disability-inclusion experts from various sectors,
including Randy Calseña from the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA),
Carmen Zubiaga of the Women with Disabilities Leap to Women Social and Economic
Program (WOWLEAP Inc.), Linartes Viloria of the International Labour
Organization (ILO), Atty. Judith Dongallo-Chicano, Assistant Commissioner,
Civil Service Commission (CSC), and Chairmaine Adonis, Vice President for Human
Resources, SM Hotels and Convention Center Corp., to explore how workplaces can
achieve the 1% inclusion mandate.
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| Manish Shah, Managing Director of JPMorgan Chase, and the Disability-Inclusion Champions of JPMorgan Chase, lead the way on disability-inclusion initiatives together with Project Inclusion Network and the Philippine Business and Disability Network. |
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| Multi-sectoral consultation and dialogues are priority for the Project Inclusion Network as it paves the way for collaboration and policy-driven advocacies together with JPMorgan Chase. |
After the panel discussion, reactors Bronson Escalderon, Deaf Career Coach, Benilde School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS), Carla Francesca Nobleza, Co-Convenor, Kasali Tayo, and Ramil Dela Cruz, Vice President for Human Resources, JPMorganChase, shared in their insights. Dela Cruz stressed the importance of leaders driving inclusivity in the workplace. He also encouraged self-assessment of gaps in disability inclusion and making improvements.
As a
culmination of the event, a thanksgiving dinner is shared by PIN partners to
celebrate a great year for the advocacy. Alongside this, PIN’s media campaign
entitled “May 1% Ka Ba?”, sponsored by the Austrian Embassy, is officially
launched. This campaign seeks to raise awareness about the 1% inclusion mandate
by showcasing the stories of self-advocates currently working in different
organizations that practice inclusive employment.
Project
Inclusion Network is a non-profit
organization dedicated to realizing the potential of Persons with Disability by
empowering individuals and fostering disability inclusion across society.
Through its access-to-work opportunities model, PIN prepares jobseekers with
skills training and career readiness assessments while equipping employers with
disability inclusion strategies, creating inclusive workplaces
To know more
about the advocacy, contact Cece Hicaro through
cecilia.hicaro@projectinclusion.ph or 0923-469-8700.
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