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Henry Sy Foundation School Renovation Project
Being hearing-impaired is a challenge in itself, navigating a world where communication relies heavily on spoken words. In the Philippines, this challenge further creates a gap, as opportunities for the deaf are limited, particularly in education and employment. The struggle is intensified as only a few secondary learning institutions are catering to their unique needs, with affordability and facility conditions further hindering their pursuit of skills and knowledge. A personal advocacy Shery Funcion, the Principal of the Philippine School for the Deaf (PSD) in Pasay City, is no stranger to these challenges. Her dedication to the cause began with her college thesis, focusing on job opportunities for deaf learners. Since…
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Henry Sy Foundation advocates for inclusive education in the Philippines
The Philippines’ Magna Carta for Disabled Persons ensures the rehabilitation, self-development, and self-reliance of persons with disabilities. The country provides educational assistance to people with disabilities from primary to tertiary education, including vocational or technical training. One such school is the Philippine School for the Deaf (PSD) in Pasay City. For over a century, the school had demonstrated the transformative power of education in empowering and unlocking the capabilities of those with diverse disabilities to live fulfilling lives. Though standing as a testament to the Philippines’ long-standing commitment to differently-abled education, the school, one of Southeast Asia’s oldest institutions for the deaf, suffers from the effects of time and wear,…
