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'Many LGUs have not been able to comply with disability-related policies, with around half of them without a Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office.' Opinion
When we hear the statement, “The Philippines is one of the most vulnerable countries to the climate crisis,” several groups immediately come to mind. We think of indigenous peoples, women, youth, and farmers as among those that would be hit the hardest by its impacts.There are nearly 1.5 million Filipinos classified as persons with disabilities, or 1.5% of the general population.
Communicating with the Deaf, for instance, requires the use of the Filipino Sign Language. However, there are a limited number of schools in the country capable of formally educating the Deaf, and these institutions may not be as affordable for them. Certain climate terminologies may also be lost in translation, which requires a more thorough review by experts.
Compounding this are problems like the lack of equipment needed for data management and communication, the lack of a standardized system across local and national agencies for reporting information, and the negative stigma towards persons with disabilities that makes many from the sector hesitant to participate in data collection.
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