The orientation was conducted in every barangay to raise awareness to Persons With Disabilities about their rights and benefits offered by the City. The event highlighted key provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), emphasizing the importance of empowering them through accessible services and programs. 

The Persons With Disabilities Affairs Office presented programs, services, and benefits available such as:

Employment Program

• Job fairs, career talks, and resume-making workshops

Skills Development and Economic Empowerment Program

• Livelihood programs

Taguig Yakap Center

• Free medical and therapy services

• Educational programs

Taguig Disability Resource and Development Center

• Rehabilitation services

• Livelihood and developmental training programs 

• PWD ID application, processing, and issuance

Located at Ipil-Ipil Street, Barangay North Signal, the Taguig Disability Resource and Development Center is a 6-storey facility which offers free speech therapy, adult and pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy, and consultations with a rehabilitation medical doctor and developmental pediatrician. 

It can also host free livelihood and developmental training programs.

Features:

• Therapy room

• Consultation room

• Multi-sensory Integration room

• Training rooms

• Conference room

• Pantry

• E-library

The application, processing, and issuance of PWD ID can also be processed in the Center.

In partnership with the Taguig Manpower Training and Assessment Center (TMTC), the program offered ham-making and barista training for Persons With Disabilities, aiming to build their confidence and independence.

Each participant received a starter kit containing essential tools and materials for their chosen field to start a small business.

The City of Taguig, led by the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) and Taguig Manpower Training and Assessment Center (TMTC), held a two-day training program for persons with intellectual disabilities, their parents, and caregivers which aims to provide practical livelihood skills and promote inclusive opportunities.

The training included practical cooking sessions facilitated by instructors, where participants learned how to make banana pao, beef puto pao, beef siomai, beef patties, and chocolate chip cookies. They learned easy and affordable recipes ideal for small home-based businesses.

Each completer received a certificate of completion, an electric oven, two (2) kilograms of rice, and starter kits containing tools to start a small business.

The Special Olympics, led by the Persons With Disabilities Affairs Office (PDAO), Taguig Yakap Center for Children with Disabilities, and Taguig Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center (TPMRC), celebrated with persons with Down Syndrome together with their supportive and loving families to honor their talents and unique abilities.

Different fun-filled activities were played such as:

• Obstacle Course

  • Tire Hop

  • Net Crawl

  • Hurdles

  • Balance Beam

  • Climb and Slide

• Basket Shoot

• Badminton

• Walking Relay

• Jiu Jitsu

The event aims to raise awareness and acceptance of individuals with Down Syndrome, promote a culture of inclusion, and build their confidence. 

As part of the celebration of the 46th National Disability Rights Week, Taguig Color Fun Run celebrates equality and unity while enjoying the colorful fun run. Over 800 participants took part in the one-kilometer and two-kilometer runs.

This colorful fun run aims to recognize the talents of our extraordinary community members.

• President - Php 3,000

• Officers - Php 2,000

• Coordinators - Php 1,000