"Federation of Organizations of Parents for Children with Disabilities (FOPCD)"
June 22 2024
Three parents' organizations were invited to Birthright to organize the Federation of Organizations of Parents for Children with Disabilities (FOPCD). 22 parent officers from three organizations which came together as a working group to form a Federation of Organizations of Parents of Children with Disabilities were; The Muntinlupa Down Syndrome Association (MDSA), The Muntinlupa Parents of Children with Cerebral Palsy Association (MPCCPA), and The Parents of Children with Learning, Psycho-social, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (PCLPID).
Teacher Miriam del Rosario discussed with the parents the different mandates on disabilty like the Magna Carta for the Disabled. Republic Acts, 7277, 10524, 9442, 10754, and 11650.
The Birthright faculty and staff during the Commencement Exercises.The commencement exercises brought to attention the talent and the academic capability of students with disabilities. Three government agencies were represented among the guests.- the City Council, the Social Services and the Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office (PDAO).
The program was graced by Muntinlupa Councilor Jedidiah Presnedi and Social Services Department Head, Ms. Analyn Mercado and PDAO personnels.
All officers agreed to make a general letter to the Mayor of Muntinlupa to discuss scholarships and other benefits for their children. They will make an appointment with the Mayor of our city.