Mall marks Nat’l Disability Week

AS part of its commitment to support the needs of persons with disabilities, SM City Cebu joined the nation in the celebration of the 34th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week from July 15 to July 22.

The celebration started with a Mass at the Northwing Atrium, followed by a parade around the mall.

More than 800 PWDs, medical students, Special Education teachers, and volunteers joined the celebration.

The celebration recognizes the importance of PWDs to enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.

It covers many areas where persons with disabilities have been discriminated against including access to justice, participation in political and public life, education, employment, freedom from torture, exploitation and violence as well as freedom of movement.

Providing them these rights would give them the opportunity to become independent and partners in nation-building.