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The City of Taguig grants a Php 1,000 birthday cash gift to registered People With Disabilities (PWDs) through the enactment of the City Ordinance No. 18 Series of 2017.
To register as a PWD, contact:
Persons With Disabilities Office (PDAO) office
Open from Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Address: Ground Floor R. Papa Building, Taguig City Hall, General Luna St., Barangay Tuktukan, Taguig City
Number: (02) 8642 3590
The City of Taguig has initiated a house-to-house distribution of its Special Needs Assistance program, providing an additional ₱2,000 in cash aid to 35,522 registered persons with disabilities. This initiative is supported by Ordinance No. 194, which allocates ₱1,000 in cash assistance every July for National Disability Rights Week and an additional ₱1,000 every December for the International Day of Persons With Disabilities to eligible individuals.
The Special Needs Assistance program aims to enhance the quality of life for persons with disabilities by promoting inclusion and enabling them to lead fulfilling and independent lives. It also seeks to bolster their social and economic participation within the community. To qualify, beneficiaries must be residents of Taguig, aged 0 to 59 years, and registered with the Taguig City Persons with Disability Registry, maintained by PDAO.
The orientation was conducted in every barangay to raise awareness to Persons With Disabilities about their rights and benefits offered by the City. The event highlighted key provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), emphasizing the importance of empowering them through accessible services and programs.
The Persons With Disabilities Affairs Office presented programs, services, and benefits available such as:
Located at Ipil-ipil Street, Barangay North Signal, the Taguig Disability Resource and Development Center is a 6-storey facility that offers free speech therapy, adult and pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy, and consultations with a rehabilitation medical doctor and developmental pediatrician.
It can also host free livelihood and developmental training programs.
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The application, processing, and issuance of PWD ID can also be processed in the Center.
Located at Munting Pamayanan ng Calzada cor. Bambang ni Peles Street, Purok 5, Barangay Calzada, Taguig Yakap Center is a 4-storey facility that creates a caring and inclusive community where valuable information is shared and experiences are celebrated.
Features:
They offer services and programs such as:
Medical and therapy services
Specialized consultations with
Educational programs
Open from Monday to Friday (except holidays) 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Numbers: +63 928 306 0687 / +63 993 271 3238
Email: inquiries.taguigyakapcenter@gmail.com
Led by the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), Mega job fairs and livelihood seminars are conducted to give opportunities to PWDs. Livelihood training program are taught such as:
They are also given starter kits to jumpstart their businesses. A career counseling and resume-making workshop are also conducted.
Visit the following Facebook pages for the job fairs and livelihood seminars announcement:
In partnership with the Taguig Manpower Training and Assessment Center (TMTC), the program offered ham-making and barista training for Persons With Disabilities, aiming to build their confidence and independence.
Each participant received a starter kit containing essential tools and materials for their chosen field to start a small business.
The City of Taguig, led by the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) and Taguig Manpower Training and Assessment Center (TMTC), held a two-day training program for persons with intellectual disabilities, their parents, and caregivers which aims to provide practical livelihood skills and promote inclusive opportunities.
The training included practical cooking sessions facilitated by instructors, where participants learned how to make banana pao, beef puto pao, beef siomai, beef patties, and chocolate chip cookies. They learned easy and affordable recipes ideal for small home-based businesses.
Each completer received a certificate of completion, an electric oven, two (2) kilograms of rice, and starter kits containing tools to start a small business.
Annual sports event for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). It is a collaboration project between the Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office (PDAO) and Sports Development Office (SDO).
Different sports were played such as:
The Special Olympics, led by the Persons With Disabilities Affairs Office (PDAO), Taguig Yakap Center for Children with Disabilities, and Taguig Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center (TPMRC), celebrated with individuals with Down Syndrome together with their supportive and loving families to honor their talents and unique abilities.
Different fun-filled activities were played such as:
The event aims to raise awareness and acceptance of individuals with Down Syndrome, promote a culture of inclusion, and build their confidence.
As part of the celebration of the 46th National Disability Rights Week, Taguig Color Fun Run celebrates equality and unity while enjoying the colorful fun run. Over 800 participants took part in the one-kilometer and two-kilometer runs.
This colorful fun run aims to recognize the talents of our extraordinary community members.
Monthly allowances for:
Officers of the Barangay Association of Persons With Disabilities of Taguig City (BAPDTC) from 38 barangays joined the workshop with face-to-face sessions, practical demonstrations with deaf individuals, and virtual sessions about FSL fundamentals.
This workshop aims to designate a focal person or FSL interpreter in each barangay to better support and facilitate communication with our deaf and mute community.
For more information, visit the following official Facebook pages:
