Wednesday, January 18, 2006
ICT center for PWDs accepts more applicants
THE Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Computer Center for persons with disabilities (PWDs) located at Lispher Inn, Davao City is open, not only for PWDs, but also to able-bodied persons who wish to learn basic computer and communication technologies.
The ICT Center for PWDs is the first to be established in Davao City that was made possible with the assistance of the Rotary Club of Matina, Davao, and the San Pedro Parish Foundation to provide the necessary computers and facilities for ICT, said Darlito Palermo, ICT instructor.
The center, according to Councilor Domingo Dalodo, allows PWDs to reap the fruits of the latest trends in information and community technology.
"Our Muslim brothers who wish to learn basic computer and other communication technologies are also welcome to study here," Palermo said.
The Rotary Foundation Skills Training Center was launched on July 22, 2002 through a memorandum of agreement signed by the City Government and other participating agencies.
"This is a stepping stone for PWDs to land a job, said Dalodo.
City Hall, through Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, has also employed PWDs as computer operators and movie house checkers.
Concerned on the plight of PWDs, the government has also provided a Shelter project for PWDs in Bago Oshiro, Davao City that produces school chairs, tables and furniture and other equipment for distribution to various schools identified by the Department of Education.
Davao City Representative Prospero Nograles also donated a vehicle to be used by PWDs in transporting their products.
"Nationwide, DepED has a carpentry project contract with PWDs worth P8-million with the Association of Differently-abled Persons (Adap) central office in Manila who worked out the agreement with DepED in Manila," said Adap president Teogenes Comiling.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development first managed the Shelter project for PWDs.
During the incumbency of former DSWD regional director and now assistant secretary Ruel Lucentales, the workshop was turned over to Adap after its members were trained on carpentry and furniture-making.
At present, the Shelter project is accepting orders from individuals, groups, or associations.
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