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Sie Vales seed womens ‘ Conceptualized with Mr. Lionel Watts, founder of Brief srouse with No Steps, Australia, Tahanang Walang History Hagdanan was founded by Sr. Valeriana Baerts, ICM, a Belgian missionary assigned as a volunteer nurse in the Philippines. ‘Tahanang Walang Hagdanan was realized with the help of the Belgian government which shouldered 75% of its construct cost. The lot was leased for free by the Archdiocese of Manila and ‘was renewed through the Diocese of Antipolo. void of stairways, which symbolizes difficulty or of total rejection of the physically handicapped persons. By overcoming physical limitations and climinating other essential barriers such as psychological, emotional ‘and sociological factors which hinder the rehabilitation process. "TWH strives to achieve a gainful and productive life for the physically handicapped. This will enable them to restore their sense of dignity and self-respect so that thelr God-given talents and potentials bloom to their fullest. Objectives 1.To equip the disabled integration into the mainstream of a. exposing them to “On-the-Job ‘wooderaft, needlecraft, information technology, paper- ‘making and packaging workshops of the center b. educating the disabled young adults through regular classes and special education from elementary to college. «developing enterprises which can be managed by disabled themselves and can compete in commercial situations, so that eventually, they may become self-employed individuals. 2. To give temporary shelter and other welfare assistance to severely isabled who cannot cope with workshop routines. 3. To bring the disabled closer to their own communities through, regionalization approach. Through the efforts of Tahanang ‘Walang Hagdanan, there are now 24 affiliate homes for the disabled all over the Philippines. th skills and knowledge for their Is. and Services CBR PROGRAM REHABILITATION VOCATIONAL on eae shies cio ‘TRAINING JOB PLACEMENT Flagdanan's cnsosch| ho pou furl ea & EMPLOYMENT || depressed communities, within the ~ this program assist pws in the province of Rizal and nearby towns {ehabiltaion process by: Extended programs are mobility aid and Education Assistance, Medical Assistance, skills trainings and seminars. 2) exposing them to on-job training in the center's offices/workshops ». helping them find employment in the regular workforce c. conducting livelihood seminars to help them become self- ‘employed individuals, On-going Projects As an NGO, Tahanang Walang Hagdanan works hard to fund its Programs and Services. The following projects are EDUCATION PROGRAM ie implemented simultaneous} « this program provides the following ities and children of persons with ity who are integrated into regular classes. ». SPED Classes in coordination with DECS - conducted inside the center for resident and non-resident pwd youth. ©. Daycare - daytime care for children of workers and employees of the center. MOBILITY AID ASSISTANCE, PROSTHESIS & BRACE ACQUISITION PROGRAM assist indigent pwds to acquire wheelchairs and other mobility aid devices, ‘with @ counterpart from their family. The Prosthesis and Brace Center within TWH, ‘manufactures low-cost prosthesis and braces, - miniature houses which serve as coin banks are installed at banks, bookstores, drug stores, malls, et. as money containers for loose change (sukli) given as donation. Proceeds go to the Education and Medical Programs of the center a special project where voluntary annual pledges from private individuals and ‘companies are used mainly to support the education program of the center RECREATIONAL PROGRAM encourage the participation of pwds 10 ‘enhance their social interaction by organizing painting workshops, dancing on wheelchairs, band or music, and sports activities, MEDICAL PROGRAM = pwds under the care of TWH and gS ee Semeriierin of CBR Program are given GOLONG SA medical assistance by RAGSULONG (GSP) 2. regular schedule of medical check-up in various government = This program hospitals 8. Tap donors/sponsors for indigent tie up with other NGOs and », regular physical and occupational theraphy of our persons with disability forthe tap sponsors for TWIT acquisition of mobility ai. b. Accepts mobility aids donation, PT/OT volunteers Education Program. «. conducting Medical Missions regularly with free medicines.

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