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Emergency Preparedness Forum for Children and Youth with Disabilities #SMEmergencyForum2018

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Where were you last July 16,1990 when an estimated magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Philippines specifically Central Luzon?  My mom who was pregnant then with our youngest, my sister and I were in our room on the second floor of the house when the shaking happened. We were shocked.  I held on to our cabinet where our TV was para alalayan ang TV and the figurines not to fall 😂 Funny how I think of the appliance and decors first rather than my safety. Nakakatawa siya isipin ngayon pero sobrang nakakatakot iyon . Me as an individual who is capable of saving my self sana wasn't able to think straight that time how much more the people with disabilities?  Attendees (L-R) Ms. Agnes Negre and son Jan Zander Negre, John Leonard Tapay and mom Noneets Tapay Persons with Disabilities  (PWD), especially the young ones are seen to be more disadvantaged due to their limitations on mobility and awareness. I know coz I have 1of 68. My son is in the spectrum. ...