LifeHaven Independent Living Center

"MAKING THE RIGHT REAL!" Fund Raising Concert

2011-07-07T05:53:00.000-07:00

Time Saturday, July 9 · 3:00pm - 8:00pm

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Location Multi-Purpose Hall, 3rd floor, SM Center Valenzuela

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Life Haven is celebrating its 6th anniversary thru a fund raising concert at SM Center Valenzuela. We invite you to join us in our celebration and help us raise funds to support our operation. Your support is very valuable to us!

Performers:
Brown Man Revival & Flippin' Soul Stompers

Ticket: 250.00 pesos only

For more information you can call our office at 355-3572 or text 0919-6550883.

Thank you very much and looking forward to see you there.

Support Group Activity March 4, 2011 at Batangas

2011-05-01T23:46:00.000-07:00

Activity title:

Support Group Activity

Date:

March 4, 2011

Objectives:

1. To practice role playing para mapag-buti ang paraan ng pag pe-present at pagtalakay sa isang sitwasyon.

Venue:

Batangas City Hall
Participants:

LHILC Staff Jun Bernandino & Mary Ann Dao

PWDs, Mother and Officials from Batangas

Outcome:

Ang mga nag participate ay interesado at willing na makinig tungkol sa mga Prinsipyo ng Independent Living at mga Services. Nag karoon ng konting role playing tunkol sa peer visit. Kung saan nagkaroon sila ng interes na talakayin ang tungkol sa mga benipisyo(e.g. PWD id/PhilHealth card) ng mga may-kapansanan. Nagkaroon din ng role playing kung paano sila makikipag usap sa kanilang Mayor.

Evaluation:

Nag-pakita sila ng interes na mapalawak pa ang kanilang nalalaman tungkol sa Independent Living at nais nilang magkaroon ng seminar tungkol sa Independent Living dahil para sa kanila magiging kapakipakinabang ang mga matututunan nila dito.

Live Haven

Independent Living Center

Office address: 4013 Gen. T. De Leon, Valenzuela

Philippines

Tel. +63 2 355-35-72

Visit:

http://www.lifehaveninc.org/

http://www.lifehavenilc.blogspot.com/

http://apnil.org/

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000676692121#!/profile.php?id=100001127283044&ref=profile

FW: support group batangas march 4

2011-05-01T23:40:00.000-07:00

From: Life Haven Inc. [mailto:lifehaven@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 2:29 PM
To: 'julisop.lhiilc2011@bloger.com'
Subject: support group batangas march 4

BROWNMAN REVIVAL ON OUR 6TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY

2011-05-01T23:38:00.000-07:00

“MAKING THE RIGHT REAL!” LIFE HAVEN’S 6^TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONCERT

FEATURING: BROWNMAN REVIVAL

SM VALENZUELA MULTI-PURPOSE HALL

JULY 9, 2011

6 PM

KUNG POGI KA MANONOOD KA!

Live Haven

Independent Living Center

Office address: 4013 Gen. T. De Leon, Valenzuela

Philippines

Tel. +63 2 355-35-72

Visit:

http://www.lifehaveninc.org/

http://www.lifehavenilc.blogspot.com/

http://apnil.org/

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000676692121#!/profile.php?id=100001127283044&ref=profile

IL Workshop Angeles, Pampanga

2011-04-12T00:35:00.001-07:00

Date: September 22-24, 2010

Objective:

1. To promote the IL philosophy in Pampanga, Philippines

Venue: Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines

The participants are:

Jesus C. Librado
Feliciano C. Carillo Jr.
Noel Manabe
Minerva V. Alejandro
Edison S. Romero
Janet B. Panoy
Rodel B. Reyes
Gretchin Boni
Bien Sabado
Marcial S. Calinga
Emma P. Belvis
Roel M. Figueroa
Erickson D. Sabanal
Edward Oliveros

Outcome:

The participants participated actively in the workshop. It is an opportunity for them to talk about themselves and their disability. They cooperated and are willing to learn the concept of IL and peer counseling so they can use it as leaders of DPOs.

Evaluation:

The participants are leaders of DPOs from different parts of region 3. Some are even government workers working for disability-related programs and services. We noticed their interest in the workshop as they enrich their knowledge with new ideas different from what they are learning from other workshops. We also noticed that the workshop made their relationship closer as compared to other activities they are doing together. We could say that peer counseling always does wonders in human relationship and very important in building friendships and good working relationship.

Support Group Activity (MSWDO, San Juan, Batangas)

2011-04-12T00:32:00.001-07:00

Date:

September 15, 2010

Objective:

1. To practice previous participants from Batangas in presentation of IL.

2. To evaluate previous participants from Batangas.

Venue:

MSWDO, San Juan, Batangas
Participants:

1. Marites V. Odarbe

2. Reynaldo V. Lim

3. Israelita M. Delacion

4. Isagani P. Carandong

5. Amiera S. Barsaga

6. Dominador Bautista

7. Allan Renton

Resource Person:

1. Teody Auxilian

2. Abner N. Manlapaz

3. Edwin De Villa

Outcome:

7 PWDS including 3 resource persons attended. The newly appointed focal persons of MSWDO for PWD (Rey and Tess) personally presented IL history, philosophy, and movements. While the resource persons observing the presentation. The presentation was successfully conducted.

Evaluation:

We observed the following things:

1. The presenters can still improve on the manner of presentations.

2. The number of participants is not increasing, maybe because they are looking for activities that will address their economic situation.

Independent Living Orientation Seminar for NCR.

2011-04-12T00:27:00.001-07:00

Date: September 14, 2010

Objectives:

1. To raise awareness about the social model of disability.

2. To present the concept of personal assistance and personal assistance service system.

3. To make the focal persons recognize the importance of personal assistance for independent living of persons with extensive disabilities and formulation of policies and programs for it.

Venue: Duque Hall, DOH Compound, Tayuman, Manila

Participants:

1. Abner Manlapaz

2. Benjamin Bernandino

3. Joel Paladan P.A.

4. Mary Ann Dao

5. Micheal Dao P.A.

6. Jeremiah D. Dicen, CSWDO Las Pinas City

7. Spock Castillon, LPPWFI

8. Aron Castillen,

9. Cristina B. Castaneda, Pasay Social Welfare Deparment

10. Rommel Torres, Pasay Social Welfare Department

11. Edna J. Sacedor, DSWD- NCR

12. Luz Cabauatan, DSWD SSDP-QL

13. Joanna L. Hizon, DSWD-CO

14. Arleen B.Cino, MSWDO-Pateros

15. Ireneo S. SORIANO, Pateros

16. Romeo Canonoy, Jr., RSW-DSWD

17. Jeffrey, Reusora, S., PWD-DSW

18. Ma. Lourdes Basmayer, Mla. Department of Social Welfare

19. April P. Alianza, DSWD-NCR

20. Verenesse T. Ballado, DSWD-NCR

21. Lauro Purcil, Blind, DEPED

22. Samuel Banares, Jr., P.A.

23. Helario B. Supaz, ODPA-DSWD, Taguig

24. Charmaine Joy P. Agrigar, ODPA-DSWS, Taguig

25. Fle Labanon, NCDA

26. Charry Famitangco, PWD. San Juan

27. Glenis Balaque, IBON Foundation

28. Francis F. Dallano, CSWDO, Marikina City

29. Ken Lenon M. Sabangan, Polio, CSWDO Valenzuela City

30. Ma. Kristina R. Jayme, CSWDO Valenzuela City

31. Joel Marian O. CSWDO, Malabon

32. Froilan D. Maglaya, DSWD-NCR

33. Ma. Elen L. Cestina, DSWD- Mandaluyong City

34. Oscar B. Arceo, DPAD

35. Lael Gasco, DSWD-NCR-EGV

36. Edmond Socorro, LHILC Driver

37. Laila M. Guce, Makati Social Welfare Department

38. Dr. Vera, DOH

Outcome:

The participants welcomed the idea of making policies and programs to support the Independent Living of persons with extensive disabilities. They are looking forward to collaborate with LHILC to formulate this program.

Evaluation:

Representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development are enthusiastic to develop new programs/services to empower persons with disabilities to live independently. They are looking forward for more collaboration to realize the goals of LHILC.

Peer Visit (Rodolfo Taharan)

2011-04-12T00:24:00.001-07:00

Date:

September 10, 2010

Objective:

1. To introduce life haven independent living center.

2. To know the general condition of the visited person with disability.

3. To know what help/assistance life haven independent living center can extend to the visited person with disability.

4. To encourage the visited person with disability to join the activities of life haven independent living center.

Venue:

(Rodolfo Taharan) # 12 Ilang-ilang St. Karuhatan Valenzuela City

Participants:

Eric Dy & Teody Auxilian

Outcome:

Rodolfo welcomed the staffs from the center. The center introduced independent living and the services of the center. Rodolfo was amazed that persons with extensive disabilities visit him in his house.

Evaluation:

Rodolfo is not very interested in the center's activities. Maybe the reason for his lack of interest is his feelings that he do not need the services that the center is offering. One other reason might be because of his light disability and his life status. He runs his own business and able to support himself and his family.

Peer Visit (Federico Lopez)

2011-04-12T00:23:00.001-07:00

Date:

September 10, 2010

Objectives:

1. To introduce life haven independent living center.

2. To know the general condition of the visited person with disability.

3. To know what help/assistance life haven independent living center can extend to the visited person with disability.

4. To encourage the visited person with disability to join the activities of life haven independent living center.

Venue:

(Federico Lopez) # 2617 Verceles Compound Gen. T. De Leon Valenzuela City

Participants:

Eric Dy & Teody Auxilian

Outcome:

Federico welcomed the LHILC staffs. He was gladdened to see the staffs. LHILC staffs introduce IL.

Evaluation:

It is difficult to convince Federico to be independent. He likes to stay in his house. He always worry that people will ridicule him if he go out of his house. He also like to talk about religion and will always lead any conversation to his religious beliefs.

Peer Visit (Fernando Adriano)

2011-04-12T00:20:00.001-07:00

Date:

September 10, 2010

Objectives:

1. To introduce life haven independent living center.

2. To know the general condition of the visited person with disability.

3. To know what help/assistance life haven independent living center can extend to the visited person with disability.

4. To encourage the visited person with disability to join the activities of life haven independent living center.

Venue:

(Fernando Adriano) # 16-i San Guillermo St. Karuhatan Valenzuela City

Participants:

Eric Dy & Teody Auxilian

Outcome:

1. LHILC staffs successfully introduced the center and its services to Fernando.

2. LHILC staffs learned the general condition of Fernando and his need for a wheelchair.

Evaluation:

Fernando has curiosity when visited by LHILC staffs because of what he encountered before when visited by a fellow disabled person. He was offered assistance but nothing happened. And now, he is expecting that there will be a positive result for the visit.

Valenzuela City Polytechnic College Presentation

2011-04-11T21:22:00.001-07:00

Date:

September 09, 2010, 10-12 a.m.

Objective:

Awareness Campaign and P.A. Recruitment

Venue:

Valenzuela City Polytechnic College, Kamagong St., Fortune Village VI, Parada, Valenzuela City

Presentors:

Eric Dy, Benjamin Bernandino, Karla Henson

Audience:

School Faculty and about 200 Students

Outcome:

The faculties who are present showed interest and expressed their willingness to have activities like this in the future. The students listened to the presentation. The LHILC received inquiries about the PA service.

Evaluation:

All the participants are very attentive while LHILC staffs are presenting IL philosophy and movement. The activity is very positive and there is great opportunity for the center to recruit personal assistant in the school.

Support Group Activity Valenzuela

2011-04-11T21:17:00.001-07:00

Date:

September 05, 2010

Objectives:

1. To review previous topics.

2. To orient new participants.

Venue:

General Tiburcio Elementary School, covered court, Gen. T. De Leon, Valenzuela City

Participants:

1. Cristobal Estigoy

2. Manuel Payumo

3. Lucia Gueco

4. Neddie Malibiran

5. Eric Dy

6. Emil Babidina

7. Jun Bernandino

8. Joel Paladan

9. Aaron Moises C.Villanueva

10. Asher Tubiera

11. Jayrine Marie C.Paguio

12. Allan Andalio

13. Enteng Oropesa

14. Erwin S. Habitan

15. Mary Ann Dao

16. Nina Marie Maliari

17. Abner Manlapaz

18. Ailyn Bermas

19. Teody Auxilian

20. Lito Pagador

21. R-Jay Vergara

Outcome:

The participants were divided in two groups, the previous participants and the new ones. The new ones are critical of the new ideas of Independent Living Philosophy but they welcome these new ideas after completion of the presentation.

Evaluation:

The activities of the center is always an opportunity for persons with disabilities to meet and enjoy the short moments they have to make new friends and to liberate themselves against the barriers that limits their social life.

2nd Peer Visit (Niña Mallari)

2011-04-11T21:14:00.003-07:00

Date:

September 4, 2010

Objective:

Venue:

(Niña Mallari) # 501 Esteban St. Dalandanan Valenzuela City

Participants:

Teody Auxilian & Meanne Dao

Outcome:

The staffs found out that Nina cannot go out of their house because it is not accessible inside and outside their house. In order for her to go out, she needs to be carried out. She also mentioned about her interest to get a prosthesis. But she may not be able to get it because she plan to return to their province.

Evaluation:

The staffs notice that Nina would like to have many friends and someone she can talk to. Because she is limited to only staying inside their home, she have no opportunity to make friends. Also, we notice that she is very shy when joining a bigger group. It is important that the staff of the center to work her self-confidence.

(3rd) Peer Visit (Cenen Leonardo)

2011-04-11T21:14:00.001-07:00

Date:

September 4, 2010

Objective:

1. To follow-up on the condition of cenen.

2. To know why he cannot attend the support group activities.

Venue: (Cenen Leonardo) # 3029 F. Bautista St. Ugong, Valenzuela City

Participants: Teody Auxilian & Meanne Dao

Outcome:

Cenen is willing to attend but cannot because he cannot get assistance if his mother is not at home. Cenen also have difficulty waking up early because he is used to wake up late. The reason for this is because his mother is usually working from the morning until 12 noon. Because of this, no one is going to help Cenen if he wakes up early than the usual.

Evaluation:

Cenen depended so much from his mother. Activities and attitude of Cenen was influenced by the lifestyle of her mother. It may be both beneficial for Cenen and his mother if Cenen can have personal assistant to enable him to rely on himself. But, it may take longer time to change the habit that Cenen is so used to.

Valenzuela City Polytechnic College Presentation

2011-04-11T21:13:00.001-07:00

Date: September 03, 2010

Objective: Meeting with the dean for the Presentation of ILC and Job opportunity.

Venue: Valenzuela City Polytechnic College, Kamagong St., Fortune Village VI, Parada, Valenzuela City

Participants:

Presentors: Jun Bernandino & Abner Manlapaz

Outcome:

The dean of the school and other staffs joined the meeting requested by LHILC. They are all very accommodating and listened to the staffs of LHILC as the staffs introduced the center and the available services.

Evaluation:

The school can play a big role in the development of personal assistance service. Since many students in their schools need extra income to support their schooling, the relationship can be mutually beneficial.

Peer Visit (Gulliver Jhon Garduque)

2011-04-11T21:09:00.001-07:00

Date:

September 1, 2010

Objectives:

1. To introduce life haven independent living center.

2. To know the general condition of the visited person with disability.

3. To know what help/assistance life haven independent living center can extend to the visited person with disability.

4. To encourage the visited person with disability to join the activities of life haven independent living center.

Venue:

(Gulliver Jhon Garduque)# 11a Lower Tamaraw Marulas, Valenzuela City

Participants: Jun Bernandino, Eric Dy & Cris Estigoy

Outcome:

LHILC staffs successfully introduce the center. He is also willing to attend the activities of the center depending on his availability. He is still undergoing therapy. Also, his mother is not supporting the idea of his son joining the activities of the center.

Evaluation:

Gulliver gladly welcomed the staffs. He requested to be visited more often. He wanted to go out and enjoy social life together with the staffs of the center.

Peer Visit (Lucia Gueco)

2011-04-11T21:06:00.001-07:00

Date:

September 1, 2010

Objectives:

1. To introduce life haven independent living center.

2. To know the general condition of the visited person with disability.

3. To know what help/assistance life haven independent living center can extend to the visited person with disability.

4. To encourage the visited person with disability to join the activities of life haven independent living center.

Venue: (Lucia Gueco) # 26 Jasmin St. Happy Site Subd. Marulas Valenzuela City

Participants:

Jun Bernandino, Eric Dy, Cris Estigoy & Manny Payumo

Outcome:

1. LHILC staffs successfully introduced the center and its services to Lucia.

2. LHILC staffs learned the general condition of Lucia.

3. It is very evident that Lucia is interested to join in all the activities of LHILC.

Evaluation:

Lucia showed interest. She compared what we were presenting to what she already knows. She said independent living is different and promising.

Peer Visit (Cristobal Estigoy)

2011-04-11T21:01:00.000-07:00

Date:September 1, 2010

Objectives:

1. To introduce life haven independent living center.

2. To know the general condition of the visited person with disability.

3. To know what help/assistance life haven independent living center can extend to the visited person with disability.

4. To encourage the visited person with disability to join the activities of life haven independent living center.

Venue:

(Cristobal Estigoy) life haven independent living center (Cristobal decided to visit the office instead of us visiting him.)

Participants:

LHILC staffs w/ Arnel Aromyn

Outcome:

1. LHILC staffs successfully introduced the center and its services to Cristobal.

2. LHILC staffs learned the general condition of Cristobal and his need for a wheelchair.

3. It is very apparent that Cristobal is interested to join in all the activities of LHILC.

Evaluation:

At first, Cristobal is hesitant to entertain LHILC staff on the phone conversation. For some reason, he decided to visit the center. We observed his enthusiasm while we were sharing the independent living philosophy. We think Cristobal will be a good leader in the future.

Peer Visit (Aaron Moises Villanueva)

2011-04-11T20:58:00.001-07:00

Date:

August 26, 2010

Objectives:

1. To introduce life haven independent living center.

2. To know the general condition of the visited person with disability.

3. To know what help/assistance life haven independent living center can extend to the visited person with disability.

4. To encourage the visited person with disability and his family to join the activities of life haven independent living center.

Venue:

(Aaron Moises Villanueva) 569 C. Rosal st. Miguelito Homes Gen. T. De Leon Valenzuela City

Participants:

Eric Dy & Teody Auxilian

Outcome:

1. LHILC staffs successfully introduced the center and its services to Aaron's family.

2. LHILC staffs learned the general condition of Aaron and his family and his need for a wheelchair.

3. LHILC staffs shared information to Aaron's parents about his condition and made some referrals.

4. The parents expressed willingness to participate in LHILC activities.

Evaluation:

The parents welcome the LHILC staffs. They showed interest in what was presented to them. At one point they shared disappointment about when they were visited by some social workers but no result happened.

Peer Visit (Marilyn Kris Padrinao)

2011-04-11T20:54:00.001-07:00

Date:August 21, 2010

Objectives:

1. To introduce life haven independent living center.

2. To know the general condition of the visited person with disability.

3. To know what help/assistance life haven independent living center can extend to the visited person with disability.

4. To encourage the visited person with disability to join the activities of life haven independent living center.

Venue: (Marilyn Kris Padrinao) # 93 Padrinao St. Karuhatan Valenzuela City

Participants: Jun Bernandino & Eric Dy

Outcome:

1. LHILC staffs introduced the center and its services to Marilyn's family.

2. LHILC staffs learned the general condition of Marilyn and her family and her need for a wheelchair. Marilyn has intellectual and mobility disability.

Evaluation:

LHILC staffs believes that Marilyn Kris needs personal assistance and wheelchair. We think that there is a need to make the family members understand that Marilyn Kris can enjoy being around with other people and it would be dispiriting on Marilyn's part to be always in the room alone.

Peer visit (Ailyn Bermas)

2011-04-11T20:42:00.000-07:00

Date:August 21, 2010

Objectives:

1. To follow-up to her about the previous visit of the staffs

2. To continue encouraging the visited person with disability to join the activities of life haven independent living center.

Venue:

(Ailyn Bermas) # 2425 St. Matthew St. Gen. T. De Leon Valenzuela City

Participants:

Jun Bernandino & Eric Dy (2nd)

Outcome:

LHILC staffs follow up on her about her situation. Ailyn open up again that she need a powered wheelchair for her plans to become more productive to help in the household income. The staffs explained to Ailyn about the responsibilities and how to maintain a powered wheelchair.

Evaluation:

Ailyn wanted to have a powered wheelchair to help her husband earn additional income for their family. It can also help her go to places without seeking much assistance from others. She also promise to take good care of the wheelchair once she have it.

Support Group in Valenzuela w/ Horizon Ministry

2011-04-11T20:33:00.001-07:00

Date:

August 15, 2010

Objectives:

1. To introduce LHILC and its services to members of Horizon ministry.

2. To have interaction between persons with disabilities and members of Horizon ministry.

3. To share experiences of the two groups.

Venue:

General Tiburcio Elementary School, covered court, Gen. T. De Leon, Valenzuela City

Participants:

1. Miles Cortes

2. Jerome Umlas

3. Zaldy Lanuza

4. Joseph Edsel Bonilla

5. Mark Clores

6. Jaypee L. Galo

7. Jerwin M. Quiambao

8. Catherine C. Paguio

9. Jayrine Marie C. Paguio

10. Nina Marie Mallari

11. Ailyn C. Bermas

12. Teody Auxilian

13. Allan Andalio

14. Erwin Habitan

15. Asher Tubiera

16. Enteng Oropesa

17. Percy Reyes

18. Beth Santos

19. Amel Baluyot

20. Cristobal Estigoy

21. Jun Bernandino

22. Ericzon Dy

23. Policarpio De la Paz

24. Manuel Payumo

25. Mary Ann Dao

Outcome:

Life Haven and Horizon Ministry shared experiences and fun time together on this day. The Horizon Ministry and persons with disabilities learned from each other during sharing which is very good for understanding each others existence.

Evaluation:

The Horizon ministry members welcomed the new perspective on disability.

Support Group Activity in Batangas

2011-04-11T20:30:00.001-07:00

Date: August 12, 2010

Objectives:

1. To build capacity of leaders with disabilities

2. Review of IL topics

3. To discuss problems encountered by the Batangas group.

Venue: San Juan, Batangas

Participants:

1. Marites V. Odarbe

2. Reynaldo V. Lim

3. Israelita M. De lacion

4. Dominador Bautista Jr.

5. Anicia Barsaga

6. Edwin De Villa

7. Arnold Enriquez

8. Abner Manlapaz

9. Jun Bernandino

10.Mary Ann Dao

Outcome:

The content of the meeting are: 1)CRPD, and 2)Capacity Development. After several group meetings, we decided to give the participants a chance to lead the next meeting by becoming presenter of IL topics.

Evaluation:

The activities are important to build their capacity. In order to do it, knowledge should be shared to them. Then, allow them to take a lead role for accumulation of experience and building up of their self confidence.

Training for psychosocial care on crisis and disaster management

2011-04-11T20:29:00.001-07:00

Date:

August 02-04, 2010

Objective:

Seminar on disaster management

Participants:

Ericzon Dy

Outcome:

Awareness was raised regarding disaster management and crisis management.

Evaluation:

The center believes that knowledge on this matter is also important in the existence of the center to handle situation caused by disaster and other related crisis.

Fundraising Activity

2011-04-11T20:26:00.001-07:00

Date: July 27, 2010

Objective: Fundraising to support activities of the center not covered by the project funds from Toyota Foundation.

Venue: Ten02 Bar

Participants:

1. All staffs from LHILC

2. Family members of LHILC

3. Friends of LHILC

4. Patrons and supporters

Outcome:

The event is another successful fundraising activity of the center.

Evaluation:

The event is another opportunity to promote the center and the services available to persons with disabilities who wish to live independently.

Awarding of Wheelchairs at PUP

2011-04-11T20:23:00.000-07:00

Date: July 23, 2010

Objective:

· To help provide wheelchair for mobility of persons with disabilities.

Venue: PUP Ground, Sta. Mesa, Manila

Participants:

· Teody Auxilian

· Mary Ann Dao

· Cristobal Estigoy

· Catherine Paguio

Outcome:

Persons with disabilities requiring wheelchair for mobility receives their wheelchair from AKAP-PINOY.

Evaluation:

It is important that persons with disabilities recognize their sense of belongingness. The center is one of the places where they can feel this way. It is important that the center can provide services to persons with disabilities so that persons with disabilities will appreciate and value the existence of the center.

Rally about violation of RA7277 on Commission on Human Rights

2011-04-11T20:19:00.001-07:00

Date: July 19, 2010

Objectives:

To express our negative feelings about the violation of RA7277 and of the rights of persons with disabilities committed by the guilty drug stores.

Venue: Commission on Human Rights, Commonwealth, Quezon City

Participants: Abner Manlapaz, Teody Auxilian, Jun Bernandino, Ericzon Dy and many other persons with disabilities from other DPOs.

Outcome:

The rally caught attention of the public and officials of the Commission on Human Rights. We got support and coverage from the media. The group also filed a complaint to the commission about the violation in the implementation of the 20% discount for persons with disabilities and the accessibility law.

Evaluation:

The commission on election call the attention of all the government agencies concerned in the complain letter. The agencies were asked to respond and rectify the wrong doings the government committed.

Support Group Activity Valenzuela

2011-04-11T20:15:00.000-07:00

Date: July 17, 2010

Objectives:

1. To deepen the knowledge of participants about Independent Living.

Venue: Office of Life Haven

Participants:

1. Teody Auxilian

2. Policarpio Delapaz

3. Nina Mallari

4. Manuel Payumo

5. Jun Bernandino

6. Mary ann Dao

7. Eric Dy

8. Cristobal Estigoy

9. Jaime Cajefe

10. Emil Balbedina P.A.

11. Angelica montecino P.A.

12. Lito Pagadora P.A.

13. Joel Paladan P.A.

Outcome:

There are many participants. The whole day affair was an enjoyable experience for everyone. The participants verbalized their appreciation on the effort of the center to create activities for them to join. Some participants showed some changes in their attitude as a person living with disability.

Evaluation:

Presently, many persons with disabilities are unable to go out of their house for many reasons. 1)physical barriers prevents them from going in and out of their house, 2) assistance, 3) do not have money, and 4) self-confidence. The combination of any of the reasons prohibits their participation and enjoyment of their freedom to move around and participates in community life.

Peer Visit (Christian Carlo Palma)

2011-04-11T20:06:00.001-07:00

Date: July 16, 2010

Objectives:

1. To introduce life haven independent living center.

2. To know the general condition of the visited person with disability.

3. To know what help/assistance life haven independent living center can extend to the visited person with disability.

4. To encourage the visited person with disability to join the activities of life haven independent living center.

Venue:

(Christian Carlo Palma) #33 Filrezam Subd. Canumay West Valenzuela City

Participants:

Jun Bernandino & Eric Dy

Outcome:

1. LHILC staffs successfully introduced the center and its services to Christian and his family.

2. LHILC staffs learned the general condition of Christian and his family and his need for a wheelchair.

Evaluation:

The family's priority seems to be the management of his hemophilia and where to get donors for the blood transfusion and how to have a wheelchair.

LHI Meets the President Noynoy

2011-04-11T01:47:00.001-07:00

Date: July 08, 2010

Objectives:

1. To present to the newly elected President of the Philippines the papers on (1) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, (2) Result of the survey on the economic status of persons with disabilities in selected cities of Metro Manila which was conducted by PIDS, (3) The 2010 Bangkok Recommendation and (4) Seeks the support for a law on Personal Assistance Service system.

2. To make the newly elected President of the Philippines aware that persons with disabilities are advocating for their rights.

Venue:

Times Street, Quezon City

Participants:

Abner Manlapaz, Ericzon Dy, Jun Bernandino, Jaime Cajefe & Teody Auxilian, Lauro Purcil and our Personal Assistants

Outcome:

The President obliged to see us even just for a short time. Our group successfully presented to the President the papers.

Evaluation:

The President was made aware that persons with disabilities are advocating for their rights. We are hoping that the encounter will keep the President aware of the plight of persons with disabilities.

Support Group in Batangas

2011-04-11T01:43:00.001-07:00

Date:

June 28, 2010

Objectives:

1. To deepen the knowledge of the participants about Independent Living.

2. To promote cooperation with Persons with disabilities in Batangas.

Venue: San Juan, Batangas
Participants:

Ericzon Dy, Abner Manlapaz & Jun Bernandino from LHILC and the following from Batangas:

1. Carandang, Gemma J.

2. Dimakulangan, Ljay Boy F.

3. Lim, Reynaldo V.

4. Odarbe, Marites V.

5. Barsaga, Anicia S.

6. Bautista, Dominador

7. Gulaylay, Federico (P.A.)

8. Magnaye, Ramil A.

9. Marasigan Vicente B.

10. Renton, Allan P.

11. Robledo Manuel

12. Villaflores, Lourdes P.

13. Dinglasan, Babylyn

14. Javier, Kenjie

15. Reyta, Evelyn

16. Rosales, Ruvielyn

17. Umali, Pancrasio S.

18. Delacion M. Lea

19. Israelita M. Dalawin (P.A.)

20. De Vila, Edwin

21. Enriques, Arnold

Outcome:

The cooperation between LHILC and SCIF helped promote the IL Philosophy to persons with disabilities in Batangas. The local government, the group of persons with disabilities recognizes the effort that LHILC and Edwin De Villa are extending to their municipality.

Evaluation:

The activities in San Juan Batangas may take longer time in order to empower persons with disabilities. It is important to build their capacity and allow them to take the natural course for empowerment.

Regional Seminar for Establishment of Personal Assistant

2011-04-11T00:39:00.001-07:00

Date: June 18-19 2010

Objectives:

Venue: Prince Palace Hotel, Thailand

Participants:

From Life Haven Independent Living Center: Abner Manlapaz and Jun Bernandino

From SCIF: Edwin De Villa

And many more from Asian countries

Support Group Activity Valenzuela

2011-04-11T00:17:00.001-07:00

Date: June 12, 2010

Objectives:

1. To promote IL philosophy to persons with disabilities in Valenzuela.

2. To introduce Life Haven Independent Living Center and its services to the participants.

3. To let participants get to know each other.

Venue: Office of Life Haven

Participants:

1. Ailyn Bermas

2. Kenneth Del Cesar C. Bermas

3. Ma. Aliza Kennis c. Bermas

4. Policarpio F. Delapaz

5. Cristobal E. Estigoy

6. Nina Marie C. Mallari

7. Manuel O. Payumo

8. Allan Andallo

9. Erwin S. Habitan

10. Asher Tubiera

11. Enting Oropesa

12. Cenen S. Leonardo

13. Marih S. Leonardo

14. Jayrine Marie C. Paguio

15. Arnel Aromin

16. Jaime Cajefe

17. Abner Manlapaz

18. Jun bernandino

19. Eric Dy

20. Mary Ann Dao

21. Teody Auxilian

22. Lito Pagadora P.A.

23. Emil Balbedina P.A.

24. Micheal Dao P.A.

25. Joel Paladan P.A.

Outcome:

The objectives were met. The participants enjoyed the day's activities. The participants experience liberation.

Evaluation:

Since the ideas are new to them, follow-up activities to deepen their knowledge about Independent Living Philosophy should be conducted. The participants and the LHILC staffs enjoyed the company of friends. The enculturation of persons with disabilities in the IL movement is very important so that they will know their place in the community.

Wheelchair Awarding at Tahanang Walang Hagdanan

2011-04-11T00:11:00.000-07:00

Date:

June 10, 2010

Objective:

· To help provide wheelchair for mobility of persons with disabilities.

Venue:

Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Cainta, Rizal

Participants:

1. Abner Manlapaz

2. Policarpio De la Paz

3. Kier Manganti

4. Maryann Manganti

5. Jonathan Manganti

6. Representative from the City Social Welfare Office

Outcome:

3 wheelchairs were given to Life Haven for persons with disabilities who requested it to LHILC.

Evaluation:

The wheelchair assistance is one of the major services that the center is providing to all persons with disabilities coming to the center. The recipients of the wheelchair are all very happy and help them to become more mobile.

Support Group in Batangas

2011-04-10T23:53:00.001-07:00

Date: May 26, 2010

Objectives:

1. To deepen the knowledge of the participants about Independent Living.

2. To promote cooperation with Persons with disabilities in Batangas.

Venue: San Juan City Hall, San Juan, Batangas

Participants:

1. Barsa

2. Ga, Anicia S.

3. Bautista, Dominador

4. Carandang, Gemma J.

5. Dimaculangan, Ljay Boy F.

6. Dinglansan, Babylyn

7. Gulaylay, Federico A.

8. Javier, Kenjie B.

9. Lim, Reynaldo V.

10. Lumanglas, Jocelyn

11. Magnaye, Ramil A.

12. Marasigan, Vicente B.

13. Neria, Agnes

14. Odarbe, Marites V.

15. Reyta, Evelyn B.

16. Reyton, Allan T.

17. Robledo, Manuel

18. Rosalea,Ruvielyn B.

19. Umali, Pancrasio S.

20. Villaflores, Lourdes

21. De Villa, Edwin

22. Enriquez, Arnold

23. Abner Manlapaz

24. Jun Bernandino

25. Mary Ann Dao

Outcome:

There were many participants. The IL philosophy and services of an Independent Living Center were presented. Participants experience liberation.

Evaluation:

The participants showed interest. Some ideas are new to them. Future support group activities like this would help them understand more. It appears to us that persons with disabilities in rural areas are difficult to organize because of many factors. 1) Low self-esteem, 2) little or no support from the community where they live, 3) little opportunity available for persons with disabilities, 4) their idea of being independent is by having livelihood activities to earn money to support themselves and/or their family.