The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7 promotes Filipino Sign Language to gain more advocates, learners, and practitioners to ensure that Deaf persons are not left behind. Republic Act 11106 declares Filipino Sign Language (FSL) as the national sign language of the Filipino Deaf and the official sign for all government continue reading : DSWD 7 promotes ‘Senyas Kamay’ or the Filipino Sign Language for inclusivity of deaf community
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7-Central Visayas Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) continues to bolster the livelihoods of its beneficiaries. The agency organized several events, giving opportunities to the beneficiaries to display their products. In April 2024, DSWD 7 showcased the products of the beneficiaries in the different activities it organized. continue reading : SLP program participants benefit from the DSWD-organized activities
The Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center (AVRC) II, a non-residential facility for persons with disabilities in DSWD Field Office 7, was granted the status of ‘Center of Excellence’ for meeting the highest standards in service delivery. The issuance of a 7-year Certificate of Level III Accreditation was recommended by the Standards Bureau of the DSWD Central continue reading : DSWD 7 AVRC II receives Center of Excellence status, more PWDs to serve
“Dako akong pasalamat sa programa nga niabag sa among pamilya labi na sa panahon nga nagkalisud akong mga ginikanan paeskwela nako ug sa akong mga igsoon (I am thankful to the program that assisted our family, especially in the time that our parents were having difficulty sending me and my siblings to school),” said Raymund continue reading : Dreaming beyond borders and embracing service: A vision for self, family, and 4Ps
The Department of Social Welfare and Development, through its Family Welfare Sector, celebrated Solo Parents Week and encouraged people to register for the Solo Parents Identification Card (SPIC) at their respective local government units. Single parents may avail of the privileges and benefits available to them under the new law, Republic Act 11861 or the continue reading : DSWD 7 encourages solo parents to register for the Solo Parent Identification Card
