2012 National Intellectual Disability Week (DepEd Memo No. 14 s. 2012)

The Department of Education (DepEd) releases on Monday, January 30, 2012 the DepEd Memo No. 14 s. 2012, re: 2012 NATIONAL INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY WEEK.


The Department of Education (DepEd), in collaboration with other government and non-government organizations (NGOs) will celebrate the 2012 National Intellectual Disability Week on February 13-19, 2012 pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 1385 entitled, "National Mental Retardation Week." The celebration is also a part of the observance of the Philippine Decade of Persons with Disabilities (2003-2012) as outlined in Presidential Proclamation No. 240. This year's theme is "Developing Survival Skills Among Children with Intellectual Disabilities."

To know the different suggested activities to support the 2012 National Intellectual Disability Week and more details about the DepEd Memo No. 14 s. 2012, you can view/download a copy here.

Source: Department of Education (DepEd)

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