{"id":1190,"date":"2015-09-29T16:56:44","date_gmt":"2015-09-29T16:56:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=1190"},"modified":"2023-08-11T16:59:33","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T09:59:33","slug":"rights-every-working-pwd-should-know-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/rights-every-working-pwd-should-know-about","title":{"rendered":"Rights every working PWD should know about"},"content":{"rendered":"

In today’s society, inclusivity and diversity are essential, especially in the workplace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

PWD stands for Persons with Disabilities, they are a group that needs extra attention and support in the workforce. Understanding and advocating for their rights are vital for creating a more inclusive and fair society.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many companies in the Philippines have since started accepting PWD workers, making it a game-changer in the industry. Not only are they treating them equally, but they also still cater to their special needs. They make job positions accessible to PWDs, allowing for more room in the industry. We’ll explore more about the rights of PWD workers in the Philippines and emphasize the importance of an accessible and supportive work environment for them.<\/span><\/p>\n

In recent studies, less than 1 out of 5 Filipino workers are PWDs. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) back in 2022, <\/span>there are 76 million Filipino workers but only 1.9 million are those with disabilities.<\/span><\/a> These workers are experiencing difficulties in going to and from work due to inaccessibility of public transportation vehicles, lack of accessibility in proper education and skills training, and of course, there will always be discrimination experienced by these workers. In <\/span>\u00a0Republic Act 7277<\/span><\/a> commonly known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Person, all the rights and privileges of PWD workers are listed here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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