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“May 1% Ka Ba?”: IDPWD celebrated with an 'Empowered Summit’ at SMX Aura

  Disability-inclusion experts Randy Calseña, Carmen Zubiaga, Linartes Viloria, Atty. Judith Dongallo-Chicano, and    Chairmaine Adonis discussed current trends and actual experiences to explore how workplaces can achieve the 1% inclusion mandate. By Leony R. Garcia |   In celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) on December 3, 2024, Project Inclusion Network (PIN) and leading financial services firm JPMorganChase hosted a year-end gathering called, 'Empowered Summit: Making a Difference with 1%.' Annually observed on December 3, the IDPWD aims to promote the full and equal participation of persons with disabilities and to take action for their inclusion in all aspects of society and development (UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs). The celebration showcased meaningful dialogues and success stories of persons with disabilities in the workplace. The afternoon panel discussion focused on Republic Act No. 10524, the law m...