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Tulong, Alalay sa Tulong, Alalay sa Taong May KapansananTaong May KapansananTulong, Alalay sa Tulong, Alalay sa Taong May KapansananTaong May Kapansanan
ContentsContents Background Rights and Privileges of PWDs Objective Components Strategies
Employment Situation
Employers Availing of Tax Incentives (Guidelines)
Issues/Concerns
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BackgroundBackground
International Labour Organization-Convention No. 159
The United Nation-Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific declared the Asia and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, 1993-2002.
Proclamation No. 125
Republic Act. No. 7277 or the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons
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Operational Guidelines:
BIR Regulations No. 8-93, issued on January 29, 1993
DOLE Administrative Order No. 222, series of 1999, issued on September 6, 1999
DOH Administrative Order No. 16-A, series 1999
BackgroundBackground
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Rights and Privileges of PWDsRights and Privileges of PWDs
Provision of Equal Opportunity for Employment (Section 5, Chapter 1 of R.A. 7277)
A qualified disabled employee shall be given equal opportunity for employment subject to the same terms and conditions.
Five percent (5%) of all casual, emergency and contractual positions in the DSW, DOH, DECS and other government agencies, offices or corporations engaged in social development shall be reserved for disabled persons.
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Provision of Sheltered Employment (Section 6, Chapter 1)
A scheme of providing productive work to PWDs through workshops w/ special facilities income generating projects or homework w/ a view of giving them the opportunity to earn a living to enable them to acquire a working capacity required in open industry.
Rights and Privileges of PWDsRights and Privileges of PWDs
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Access to Apprenticeship (Section 7, Chapter 1)
PWD shall be eligible as apprentices or learners
Their handicap should not impede the performance of their job
They shall be eligible for employment after the lapse of their apprenticeship period if found satisfactory in their job performance
Rights and Privileges of PWDsRights and Privileges of PWDs
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Provision of Vocational Rehabilitation (Section 9, Chapter 1)
The State shall provide vocational rehabilitation measures that shall:
serve to develop the skills and potentials of disabled persons and enable them to compete favorably for available productive and remunerative employment opportunities in the labor market.
ensure the provision of livelihood services for PWDs in the rural areas and promote cooperation and coordination between the government and non-governmental organizations and other private entities engaged in vocational rehabilitation activities.
Rights and Privileges of PWDsRights and Privileges of PWDs
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Provision of Vocational Guidance and Counseling (Section 10, Chapter 1)
The Department of Social Welfare and Development, shall:
provide and evaluate vocational guidance and counseling to enable PWDs to secure, retain and advance in employment.
ensure the availability of trained counselors and staff responsible for the vocational guidance and counseling of PWDs.
Rights and Privileges of PWDsRights and Privileges of PWDs
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TULAY ProgramTULAY Program
Tulong, Alalay sa Taong May Kapansanan -
A special program for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
Executive Order No. 261
Proclamation No. 125.
MOA between DOLE and DSWD
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ObjectiveObjective
It’s objective is to assist in the integration of persons with disabilities into the mainstream of society by providing them access to training and employment opportunities both in the formal and informal sector.
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ComponentsComponentsWage Employment
Referral of qualified PWDs to private companies or government agencies where job vacancies are available for them.
Self-Employment
Provision of technical and financial assistance to PWDs who are ventured into self-employment to set up their own projects either individually or in group.
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Service Oriented
Production Related Projects
Agri-Business Projects
Components
Type of Livelihood Projects Funded:Type of Livelihood Projects Funded:Type of Livelihood Projects Funded:Type of Livelihood Projects Funded:
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Amount of Fund Assistance ExtendedAmount of Fund Assistance Extended
Sheltered Employment Project
Maximum - Php 300,000.00
Minimum - Php 100,000.00
Livelihood Relending Projects
Group (5 - 25 members)
Maximum - Php 300,000.00
Minimum - Php 100,000.00
Individual
Maximum - Php 25,000.00
Minimum - Php 1,000.00 or depending on the project need.
Components
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Requirements for AvailmentRequirements for Availment
Certificate of Accreditation under TULAY Program
Project Proposal / Business Plan
Memorandum of Agreement between DOLE and the ACP (to be provided by DOLE)
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Skills TrainingSkills Training
Provision of skills training programs suited to PWDs interests and potentials to enhance their employability. They shall have the option to choose from any of the following training areas:
Industrial Skills
Livelihood Skills
Entrepreneurial Skills
Business Management
Values Orientation
Work Ethics
Cooperative Formation and Management
Other areas which could improved the employability of PWDs
Components
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Type of training programs funded by Type of training programs funded by TULAY ProgramTULAY Program
Social Preparation Seminar
Values Orientation/Formation Seminar
Leadership Training
Skills Training (Wage & Self-Employment)
Entreprenuership Development Training
Business Management Training
Components
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Requirements for Availment:Requirements for Availment:Requirements for Availment:Requirements for Availment:
Certificate of Accreditation or Registration with DOLE
Certification from DSWD as to training programs completed
Training Proposal and lists of prospective PWD trainees
Components
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Amount of Fund Assistance that Amount of Fund Assistance that could be availed:could be availed:
Maximum : Php 100,000 (for group w/ 20 participants)
Based on the Budgetary Requirements of the Course
Components
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StrategiesStrategiesStrategiesStrategies Registration of PWDs and maintenance of data bank.
Sourcing of opportunities like job vacancies, trainings, self-employment projects.
Establishing linkages with GOs, NGOs and LGUs.
Awakening public concern through advocacy and information campaign.
Capability building for program implementors.
Close monitoring of employment of PWDs.
Conduct of Talkshops
Conduct of Industry Dialogue
Conduct of Jobs Fair
Accreditation of NGO and PESOs
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Talk ShopsTalk ShopsTalk ShopsTalk Shops Talk Shops were first conducted in 1999 in six (6) regions. The
objectives are the following:
To generate public awareness and strengthen the involvement of the different government agencies and non-government organizations including PWDs themselves, on efforts to promote disability prevention including accessibility, rehabilitation and equalization of opportunities;
To strengthen the cooperation and partnership among government agencies and private companies in providing more employment opportunities to qualified PWDs;
To generate media support to and participation in disability concerns.
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Industry DialogueIndustry DialogueIndustry DialogueIndustry Dialogue
Industry Dialogue in Collaboration with Atty. Arturo Borjal which has three-fold purpose, namely:
To open the eyes of business community that there are highly qualified PWDs who can be hired as productive workers;
To request the school administrators for help in searching for employable talented PWD students and college graduates;
To create awareness on the potentials of PWDs for jobs.
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Jobs FairJobs FairJobs FairJobs Fair
Job Fairs for PWDs started during the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week celebration in July 1999.
Likewise, Jobs Fair were also conducted during this year’s NDPR Week celebration.
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AccreditationAccreditationAccreditationAccreditation
The DOLE likewise accredited Foundations for PWDs as PESOs namely:
– Special Training, Employment, Advocacy and Management for Deaf Persons Foundation, Inc. (STEAMDPFI)
– The Good Samaritan Foundation for the Disadvantaged, Inc. (GSFDI)– Kakayahan Ng May Kapansanan Foundation, Inc. (KKFI)
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Availment of Tax IncentivesAvailment of Tax IncentivesAvailment of Tax IncentivesAvailment of Tax Incentives
twenty-five percent (25%) of the total amount paid as salaries and wages of PWDs
fifty percent (50%) of the direct costs of the improvements or modifications of facilities as required under Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 or the Accessibility Law.
These incentives were operationalized through:
– BIR Regulation No. 8-93– DOLE AO No. 222– DOH AO No. 16-A
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Availment of Tax IncentivesAvailment of Tax IncentivesAvailment of Tax IncentivesAvailment of Tax Incentives At the end of the year, employers employing PWDs shall submit
to the DOLE the following:
a. Accomplished Employment Report (TI-Form 2)
b. Payroll or evidence of actual payment of salaries/wages and other benefits paid to the PWDs as well as withholding tax, if any.
The DOLE Regional Director evaluates documents submitted (TI-Form 2) and issues Certification of Employment of PWDs (TI-Form 1)
The employer shall submit and file the Certification of Employment of PWDs (TI-Form 1) issued by DOLE to the BIR for availment of income tax deduction.
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Issues/Concerns on the Issues/Concerns on the Employment of PWDsEmployment of PWDs
Issues/Concerns on the Issues/Concerns on the Employment of PWDsEmployment of PWDs
Issues Limited Awareness of the Capabilities of PWDs
Limited Training Opportunities available to PWDs
Insufficient Data Base
Insufficient support to program implementors
Recommendations Increased advocacy campaign of the TULAY
Program
Providing training opportunities to PWDs to make them competitive in the labor market
Continue registration of PWDs Monitoring of placement of PWDs in the regional
level Monitoring of tax availment of companies hiring
PWDs Assessment of the provision of technical
assistance to the program implementors Employment Situation for PWDs
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Employment SituationEmployment SituationEmployment SituationEmployment SituationPHILIPPINES
1995 NSO Survey
85,152 92,654 94,203123,229
212,399
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250,000
15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-69
Age Group
Employable PWDsby Age Group
EmployablePWD
317,46968%
Not Employable
152,39332%
Employable PWD
290,16865%
NotEmployable
159,30235%
919,332 PWD
469,862449,470
Male51% Female
49%
PWDs
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Type of DisabilityType of DisabilityType of DisabilityType of Disability
OTHERS8%
MR10%
HI13%
SI8%
OH15%
VI46%
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VI - Visually Impaired
HI - Hearing Impaired
SI - Speech Impaired
OH - Orthopedically Handicapped
MR - Mentally Retarded Others
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Monitoring of Employment / Hiring of PWDs by Government Monitoring of Employment / Hiring of PWDs by Government Agencies (5% of the Magna Carta)Agencies (5% of the Magna Carta)Monitoring of Employment / Hiring of PWDs by Government Monitoring of Employment / Hiring of PWDs by Government Agencies (5% of the Magna Carta)Agencies (5% of the Magna Carta)
Status of Employment
No. of PWDs Employed
Regular or Permanent 17 Casual 1 Contractual 19 Emergency 2 Project Based – SPES 9
Total 48
As of June 2000
A. Number of PWDs hired by DOLE and its status of employment.
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Monitoring of Employment / Hiring of PWDs by Government Monitoring of Employment / Hiring of PWDs by Government Agencies (5% of the Magna Carta)Agencies (5% of the Magna Carta)Monitoring of Employment / Hiring of PWDs by Government Monitoring of Employment / Hiring of PWDs by Government Agencies (5% of the Magna Carta)Agencies (5% of the Magna Carta)
Status of Employment
No. of PWDs Employed
Permanent Position 470 Casual 87 Contractual 62 Temporary 7 Co-Terminus 8 Elected 3 Emergency 5 Project Based (through MOA) 9 Did not indicate the status 11
Total 662
As of January 1998
B. Number of PWDs hired by other government agencies and its status of employment.
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