DepEd to celebrate natl intellectual disability week
BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) in collaboration with other government and non-government organizations (NGOs) in Caraga region will celebrate the 2017 National Intellectual Disability Week on February 14 to 20.
This year’s theme is anchored on the theme “Karapatan at Pantay-Pantay na Pagkakataon Para sa Lahat.”
DepEd encourages all schools those with Special Education (Sped) programs to conduct any of the following suggested school-based activities during the week: Inviting the public to visit schools and classes or other educational service providers for children and youth with intellectual disabilities; Holding cultural shows, sports fest, photo and work exhibits, advocacy campaign in radio and television shows and other activities, featuring success stories; Showcasing the potential capabilities of children and youth with intellectual disabilities; and Conducting dialogues with parents, service providers and stakeholders on the theme of the celebration.
Also, activities like discussing effective practices and systems of approach to better improve inclusion of children and youth with intellectual disabilities in the classroom, school and community during meetings in regular classes or school programs are encourage; and Organizing day camp to provide opportunities for children and youth with disabilities to explore and learn while having fun and to highlight the celebration of the national Intellectual disability Week.
The celebration is pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 1385, s. 1975 entitled Designating the Period from February 14 to 20, 1975, and Every Year Thereafter, as Retarded Children’s Week. ## (Maria Linda L. Costillas, DepEd Butuan City Division)
