Visually impaired individuals to undergo massage training
Fifteen visually impaired individuals from the province of Iloilo will undergo a massage training on Friday in coordination with various related government agencies and the Provincial Social Welfare Development Office (PSWDO).
Janine Soliva, president of the regional federation of women with disability in Western Visayas said the Technical Educations Skills and Development Authority (TESDA), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Iloilo provincial government have been very supportive of the endeavor which aims to provide self employment and livelihood opportunities to persons with disabilities.
The training, which will be held in the Municipality of Barotac Viejo is only an initial training, according to Soliva as they envision more trainings for individually impaired individuals in the coming days.
The participants were chosen in coordination with the Municipal Social Welfare Office of the host municipality. (PNA)