TARLAC -- The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) under the Provincial Government of Tarlac has joined the nation in celebrating the 32^nd National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week at the lobby of the Provincial Capitol here.    

With the theme, “Sa Istrakturang Accessible, Lahat ay Able”, the celebration was aimed at promoting the accessibility of persons with disabilities (PWDs) towards a barrier-free environment as stated in the constitution. 
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is observing the event every third week of July in coordination with the National Council on Disability Affairs. 

Highlights of the event include the granting of educational assistance to indigent PWDs and distribution of assistive devices to selected PWDs.

Vice Gov. Pearl Angeli E. Pacada and Second District Board Member Danilo Asiaten also handed financial grants to 53 elementary students, each amounting to P1,500; 37 high school students with P2,000 each; and two college students with P3,000 each.  

Twenty-seven PWDs also accepted different assistive devices like wheelchairs, quad canes, walkers and crutches. Another 80 students will be given educational assistance this coming week. 

In a statement, Gov. Victor Yap said he fully supports all PWD activities, saying that they should be given equal opportunities.