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News entries from July 2009
WE ARE SEEKING A TECHNICAL ADVISER ON FUNCTIONAL REHABILITATION - REHABILITATION
WE ARE SEEKING
A TECHNICAL ADVISER ON FUNCTIONAL REHABILITATION - REHABILITATION
to work at the organisation’s head office in LYONS on a permanent contract
The petite handicapped girl who grew up to be a woman with big dreams.
Ms. Hoang Yen (M.A. in Human Development) spent her Christmas with children who had HIV. Unable to find a job due to her disability, she understands how hard it is for people with disabilities and took on the responsibility of helping people who were like her.Skills training for people with disabilities.
Time: November 13 and 14, 2008.
Participants: 33 people (the Duc Trong Club for People with disabilities, Binh Thanh, Duc Trong Club for People with disabilities, Representatives of the Women Club, and volunteers)
Other organizations: The Red Cross Director, the Minister of the Social labor Of the Duc Trong District.
The Christmas Party of the Women with Disabilities organizations.
On the morning of December 12, 2008, 40 people and members of the Firefly Club, the Sunflower Club, and the Student Organization of the University of Social Science and Humanities participated in the club meeting of the Women with Disabilities group at 35 – 37 Ho Hao Hon, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The meeting was part of the “Improving leadership skills for women with disabilities” of Disability Resource and Development.The Web Design Approach and Access class
Two Web Design Approach and Access classes organized by DRD began on February 23 2009 and ended on March 5 2009. There were 28 students in total, and they were divided into 2 classes: the morning class had 17 students, and the evening class had 11 students including both students and workers with physical disabilities (7), people with hearing disabilities (8), people who are visually disabled, volunteers (8) and teachers at schools for children with hearing disabilities.
The Opening Ceremony of the “Scholarship and Mentoring Program”.
Concerned about the limitations in education opportunities that people with disabilities are facing, Disability Resources and Development created a scholarship program in order to create further education opportunities for students with disabilities. After the funding campaign process, on April 17, 2008, at the Youth Newspaper’s Main Office, DRD official announced the beginning of the program.
Sharing and learning about the difficulties of the job seeking process of people with disabilities.
On October 10, 2008, Disability Resource and Development held a meeting with VSO, an international volunteer organization and a number of representatives of people with disabilities in Ho Chi Minh City in order to understand and share with people with disabilities the difficulties they face in searching for jobs.The conference: “Losing your hearing ability – Can you still live a fulfilling life?”
There are obstacles in life that distresses many individuals, creating pessimistic views towards life. For people suffering from disabilities, life becomes even harder and more miserable. However, there are always people with disabilities who are able to overcome their fates to work better, to become successful and regain happiness and optimism in life. What has helped them regain happiness in life? What advice would they give other people with hearing disabilities?Disability Resource and Development: trees are bearing fruits.
Disability Resource and Development, a program of the Social Studies Department of the Open University of Ho Chi Minh City was found on March 12, 2005, funded by the Ford Foundation. Its mission is to increase social participation and equality for people with disabilities.The conference: “Solutions for employees with hearing disabilities and businesses”
On Sunday morning, September 7, 2008, Disability Resource and Development organized a conference at the Doan Vien Conference Hall, number 6 Huyen Tran Street, Princess Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Mih City.
Open University HCMC
Sociology Department
Disability Resource and Development (DRD)
1/6N Hoa Hung, Ward 12, District 10 — HCMCPhone: (84-8) 38682770 Fax: (84-8) 38682771
Email: info@drdvietnam.com