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ADP-I
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A pregnant woman would only wish for a healthy baby devoid of physical imperfections. She becomes very excited to know if the child is fit. The family then celebrates the coming home of the newborn infant.
This is a normal scene in a family expecting a child. The family feels so much happiness but if the infant has a disability the family also experiences pain. Then endless blaming occurs because they right away think that the child will not have a normal life.
It is because of reasons as such that groups for empowering disabled people were formed. One group is the Association Of Disabled Persons-Iloilo (ADP-I) . It is a self-help group that aims to promote and uplift the individual for eventual integration in the society. They are also given seminars and trainings to help them become independent despite the challenges they go through because of their disabilities.
Inspired by the Second National Congress for Disabled Persons in Bago City in July 1990, the association was established. Its proponents were Messrs. Louie Arches Posa, Mario Abaygar, and Henry Orleans. All three of them have disabilities.
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| ADP-I's Family Enhancement and Development Program |
It was also realized with the active support of the Regional Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (RCWDP) Region VI and the Special Education staff.
ADP-I is registered as a non-stock, non- profit organization by the Securities & Exchange Commission. It is accredited by the City and Province of Iloilo, DOLE, DSWD & DOH. ADP-I has three sub-groups of people with cross-disabilities like the visually, orthopedically impared and those with hearing impairment. ADP-I is being governed by the Board of Trustees and Officers being elected every two years.
It is also an affiliate member of the Katipunan ng May Kapansanan sa Pilipinas (KAMPI), a National Federation of Disabled Persons in the Philippines.
It aims for a sustainable, productive organization, uniting, leading and guiding the total development of persons with disabilities in Western Visayas.
Services Offered
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| Disability is not a hindrance to productivity |
The group integrates persons with disabilities (PWDs) into the mainstream of society to be Christ-centered, competitive, self-reliant and independent. Through this they protect their rights, privileges, physical and social rehabilitation. The values and spiritual well-being of PWDs are also enhanced through advocacy, information, education and provision of livelihood and employment opportunities.
Through the years ADP-I evolved into a simple organization to a productive livelihood program for PWDs. At the present, there are 500 registered PWDs.
ADP-I services offered for members are the Social Services for Children with Disabilities (SSCWD), Family Enhancement & Development Program (FEDP), Productivity Center and the Jaro Plaza Canteen.
The SSCWD caters to the needs of Children with disabilities aged 25 and below through medical assistance, scholarships, rehabilitations and provision of assistive devices. This department has already supported 327 beneficiaries.
FEDP (Micro-Finance) is the Program Management Unit where it caters to those individual who needs financial assistance on livelihood. It is also a conduit of the government in facilitating Micro-Finance and is funded by the PCFC (People's Credit & Finance Corporation) and PEF (peace and Equity Foundation) thru loans. Now it has 3,671 clients in two branches: Iloilo city and Barotac Viejo. Iloilo City branch is serving Lapaz, Lapuz, Molo and City Proper. Barotac Viejo branch is in Barotac Viejo, Balasan, Ajuy and San Dionisio.
ADP-I also has a massage center with services for every one. They also accept technical assistance such as computer encoding, printing, fax and photocopying of materials.
It has established a canteen which serves as the Income Generating Project and a Computer Center to provide computer education for people from all walks of life.
The association also created its Multi-Purpose Cooperative for the benefits of all members. Under its cooperative's project are the Jaro Plaza Canteen and the Productivity Center in Sta. Barbara.
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| We serve you the best in the Jaro Canteen |
It also has a productivity Center in Sta. Barbara . The center provides Sheltered Workshop on wheelchair production. It manufactures wheelchairs, special chairs, prosthesis, crutches, armchairs, school chairs. Day care chairs for children, steel and wood works are also produced.
These existing projects sustain the programs of the association, operational expenses, maintenance and cleanliness of the plaza particularly the playground area.
Members also undergo trainings and seminars for their total development. Among these are recollections, retreats and sponsored masses. They also celebrate summer camp, summer family day and other special occasions.
They have concerts, sports development where they join competitions both in local and globally. They also join in the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week (NDPR) and others.
Everyone is unique and that opportunities should be given. ADP-I stands with its motto: “Opportunity not Pity: Let us help PWDs help themselves.”
ADP-I will be having a “Walk for A Cause” on June 24. Assembly time is 9am at Jaro Plaza. For information on membership and others you can visit ADP-I at Jaro Plaza beside the play ground. You can also contact them at 329-2809 and 3292905. Let's promote a disability friendly society and join ADP- I's advocacy!
