As part of the activities of the Disability Inclusive Elections Program (DIEP), the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) and the Philippine Alliance for Patient Organizations (PAPO) mobilized and assisted 226 persons with disabilities (PWDs) to vote during the May 13 elections. The ULAP staff and the participating PWDs also monitored the status of the PWD-friendliness of polling precincts.
The PWDs from Antipolo City, Marikina City, Quezon City, Rodriguez, Rizal, San Mateo, Rizal and Las Piñas City were provided with vehicles and support staff and volunteers for the activity.
DIEP is funded by AusAID and The Asia Foundation under its “Fully Abled Nation” campaign.