Ribbon Cutting for Arts by Children with Developmental and Learning Disability

February 6, 2012

The ribbon cutting for the art works made by the children with developmental and learning disability. This event was hosted by the President and Vice President of PACDLD (Philippine Association for Citizens with Developmental and Learning Disabilities Incorporated).

The event was held in the National Library in Manila. Guests speakers from different local NGOs like AKAPINOY (Alyansa ng may Kapansanang PINOY) and New Voice Association who express their gratitude for the support of the directors of the National Library for the aim to have a wider understanding of the population in this sector. Participation of another government agency NCDA (National Council for Disability Affairs) reinstate the mission of the sector to effectively deliver integration of the sector in the community. The current Chairman of Rotary Club of Makati gave the closing remarks before the ribbon cutting. The Club has an outstanding 6 years of support in this areas of interest of the children and desires to continue with these programs. All hoping other groups and the larger community to emulate the same vision.

Staffs from APECO (From left Via Cristina Malli, Louie Zepeda and Jeannie Solsona)

 The APECO staff participated in this event with the objective of echoing and establishing awareness about the sector for the soon to be developed community. This event will continue for two weeks.