Davao City, July 11, 2023 – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office XI conducted the “First Regional Conference on Disability: Effective Coordination Mechanism towards Disability Inclusive Development” held at Apo View Hotel, Davao City on June 29 – July 1, 2023. It was attended by Persons with Disability (PWD) Focals from all cities and municipalities in the region. 

Recognizing the need to address issues and legal updates about PWD rights, DSWD XI initiated the first regional gathering of PWD focal persons from all cities and municipalities in the region which was also attended by representatives from the National Commission on Disability Affairs (NCDA) led by Executive Director Joniro F. Fradejas. 

Apart from the discussions on concerns for the empowerment of PWDs in the region, there was also a series of orientations from partner organizations like TEBOW CURE Children’s Hospital, Philhealth, Department of Health, Department of Labor and Employment, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Davao Jubilee Foundation, and NCDA. 

DSWD XI Regional Director Atty. Vanessa B. Goc-ong stressed that in the agency, everyone is vital in the transformation of our society.

“Every person regardless of his/her identity, we are instrumental in the transformation of our society and the development processes that are inclusive, if we all participate, it will yield better outcomes for the communities that embark upon them,” said Director Goc-ong. ###

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