Level of Awareness of the Rights and Privileges ofPersons with Disabilities (PWD’s) in Tabuk City
Grace A. Angelito
Abstract
This study was conducted to look into the Level of Awareness of the Rights and Privileges of PWD’s in Tabuk
City as an intervention to reduce poverty among indigent PWDs particularly in Tabuk City. Specifically, it
sought to determine the basis of selection of beneficiaries of the program; the mode of distribution and the level
of satisfaction of the recepients. The study conducted in fifteen (15) barangays namely;Nambucayan, Guilayon,
Dupag, Suyang, Magnao, Bulo, Malalao, Laya East, San Julian, Bulanao Norte, Cudal, Agbannawag, San Juan,
Magsaysay and Laya West with total of 226 respondents. Descriptive research design was used with
questionnaire as the main tool in gathering the data needed for evaluation. Interviews and documentary analysis
were made to enrich the study. The data were categorized and described using frequency counts, percentages
and mean. From the data gathered, it was found out that majority of the indigent PWD were single and they
were not able to attend the formal schooling. It is therefore recommended that the advocacy and promotion
campaign should be more aggressive by utilizing the Barangay officials as conduit for its conduct. There should
be a regular program on radio since most of the PWDs are from barrios. There should be also a regular Health
Service Providers and other institutions/stakeholders to conduct Information and Education Campaign for the
Persons with Disability and regular monitoring done by the Municipal/City Social Welfare and Development
Office to provide their needs and privileges.