Group 5

THE DISABLED
WORKER IN
WORKPLACE
DIVERSITY
Presented by: Dimaro, Dumalagan, Dumlao
 OVERVIEW
01 02 03
Terms used to describe Perspectives of
Introduction the disabled worker disability in society

04 05 06
The Social Model of The Medical Model of
Models of disability
disability disability

07 08 09
The Rights Model of Accommodating the Evaluating the contribution
disability disabled employee at work of disabled worker
 WHAT IS
DISABILITY?
refers to a condition that
hinders an individual's ability
to engage in certain activities
and interact with the world
around them
1. Conditions present at birth
2. Developmental conditions
3. Injuries
4. Longstanding conditions
5. Progressive, static, or intermittent
DIMENSIONS OF DISABILITY

01 Impairment

02 Activity Limitation

03 Participation Resrictions
 WHAT IS
IMPAIRMENT?
refers to the presence of
differences or deficiencies in
an individual's body or mind.
 WHAT DISTINGUISHES
ACTIVITY LIMITATION FROM
PARTICIPATION
RESTRICTION?
WHO's ICF Framework (2001):
Introduced by the World Health Organization (WHO) to establish a
universal language for categorizing health-related elements.
Components:
Bodily Functions:
Defines functions and body systems.
Activities:
Refers to task performance by individuals.
Participation:
Involvement in various life situations.
Environmental Factors:
External elements affecting health, either facilitating or hindering
integration into society.
Activity vs. Participation:
Activity:
Refers to specific task or action performance.
Occurs at a personal level.
Participation:
Involvement in societal roles (e.g., employment, education,
relationships).
Involves engagement beyond personal tasks.
ICF combines these categories, recognizing their interplay.
Activity Limitations and Participation Restrictions:
Challenges individuals face in performing tasks and participating in
social roles.
Affected by environmental factors.
Examples of Categories in ICF:
Learning and applying knowledge
Managing tasks and demands
Mobility (moving, handling objects, using transportation)
Managing self-care tasks
Managing domestic life
Establishing and managing interpersonal relationships
Engaging in major life areas (education, employment, finances)
Engaging in community, social, and civic life
 TYPES OF DISABILITIES
01 Vision impairment

02 Mobility Limitations

03 Cognitive Challenges 06 Communication Barriers

04 Memory Difficulties 07 Hearing Impairments

08 Mental Health Disorders

05 Learning Disabilities
09 Impaired Social Relationships
Aims to integrate disabled persons into society.
Emphasizes equal rights and opportunities.
5% government job reservation.
Provides sheltered employment when needed.
Encourages apprenticeship and vocational
rehabilitation.
Offers incentives to employers.
Promotes vocational guidance and counseling.
Implementation rules by the Department of Labor
and Employment.
 "Disability" is preferred by the disability movement, as it
aligns with their experiences of societal barriers.
"Specially abled," "differently abled," or "specially enabled" are
alternative terms suggested in professional settings.
In Hindi, "Divyang" is used, translating to "divine organ."
The preference for alternative terms is based on the idea of
focusing on abilities rather than impairments.
Reasons for Using "Disability":
"Disabled" accurately reflects the impact of societal barriers
on individuals.
Barriers can be physical, social, communicational, or political,
hindering individuals.
It emphasizes that the issue lies within society, not the
individual.
Inappropriate Terminology:
Terms like "physically challenged" or "vertically challenged"
are not considered appropriate.
They still center on the individual rather than the barriers
they face.
Person with disability/ Disabled Person Handicapped/ Differently abled/crippled/
Person with visual disability/ Person with Special people/ Divyang/ The disabled
blindness/ Person with low vision The blind
Deaf person/ Hard of hearing person Deaf-mute/ dumb
Person with intellectual disability Mentally retarded/ Retarded
Person with psychosocial disability/ Mad/ Psycho
mental illness Autistic/ Epilileptic/ Hemophilic/ Leper
Person with autism/ person with Wheelchair bound
epilepsy/ person with hemophilia/
person affected by Leprosy
Wheelchair User
 Despite the enactment of Republic Act 7277 (the Magna Carta for people with
disabilities) in 1991, individuals with disabilities in the Philippines continue to face
discrimination in various aspects of life, including economic, social, and political spheres.
They encounter limited opportunities for education and government services, which
hinder their full integration into society.
The persistence of societal stigmas and misconceptions about disabilities contributes
to the segregation and marginalization of disabled individuals. Women with disabilities
face compounded challenges due to both their gender and disability, often leading to
exclusion and insecurity.
Accurate statistics regarding disability in the Philippines remain elusive, relying heavily
on estimates from the World Health Organization, which suggests that around 10 percent
of the population has some form of disability. Shockingly, the Department of Education
reports that less than 3 percent of children and young individuals with disabilities have
proper access to education. This dire situation stems from a shortage of adequately
trained teachers capable of catering to students with special needs and insufficient
allocation of resources for educational materials in alternative formats that
accommodate their unique requirements.
 The Asia Foundation has been actively engaged in initiatives since 2002
to raise awareness about the rights of patients and persons with
disabilities in the Philippines. Their ongoing project involves collaborating
with disabled persons organizations, the Commission on Elections
(COMELEC), the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV),
and other non-governmental organizations. The primary objective of this
collaboration is to enhance the awareness of the COMELEC and local
governments regarding the active participation of people with disabilities
in elections and other democratic processes.
Supported by AusAID, this program aims to provide valuable
recommendations to the COMELEC, focusing on improving access to
registration sites and polling places for disabled individuals. The goal is to
alleviate or eliminate the barriers they face and ensure their right to vote
is freely exercised.
MEDICAL FUNCTIONAL SOCIAL
A PERSON’S ACTIVITIES ARE LIMITED NOT BY THE
IMPAIRMENT OR CONDITION BUT BY THE
ENVIRONMENT.

BARRIERS ARE CONSEQUENCES OF A LACK OF

SOCIAL ORGANIZATION.
DISABILITY IS CAUSED BY PHYSICAL, MEDICAL OR
COGNITIVE DEFICITS.

LIMITS FUNCTIONING OR THE ABILITY TO

PERFORM FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITIES.
DISABILITY AS A CONSEQUENCE OF A HEALTH
CONDITION, DISEASE OR CAUSED BY A TRAUMA.

DISRUPT THE FUNCTIONING OF A PERSON IN A

PHYSIOLOGICAL OR COGNITIVE WAY.
THE RIGHTS MODEL OF
DISABILITY
01 Medical Model: “Cured”

02 Social Model: Removing Barriers

03 Human Rights Model

 Accomodating the Disabled
Employee at work

•Making existing facilities accessible.

•Restructuring a job.
•Permitting part-time or modified work schedules.
•Allowing work to be performed at home.
•Acquiring or modifying equipment.
•Changing tests, training materials or policies.
•Providing qualified readers or interpreter
 Evaluating the Contribution of
the Disabled Work

•People with disabilities are reliable employees and have an overall

higher job retention rate.
•Employees with disabilities are less likely to get into work related
accidents.
•Businesses that hire people with disabilities may receive tax credits
or other incentives.
•Workers with disabilities will increase diversity in the workplace.
•People with disabilities are as capable as anyone else.
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