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13/06/2026

13/06/2026

The good news? With early support from an occupational therapist, children can learn to navigate their sensory world with more confidence and ease.

If you've been wondering whether your child's reactions are more than just "a phase", trust that instinct. Help is available, and it starts with a single conversation.

📩 Send us a message or visit our Mandaluyong or Alabang branch to learn more about our OT and speech therapy programs.

05/06/2026

04/06/2026

🌍🧠 Bridging Global Practice: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Dementia Care

The University of the Philippines College of Allied Medical Professions invites students, faculty, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to a special lecture featuring Ava Magdalena Nazarino, BSOT, OTR/L, CGCP, a UP CAMP alumna, geriatric-certified occupational therapist practicing in Hawaii, USA, and a recently certified dementia specialist through Johns Hopkins University.

Drawing from over 20 years of clinical experience, Ms. Nazarino will share practical strategies in dementia care, interdisciplinary collaboration, fall prevention, and patient-centered interventions across healthcare settings.

📅 June 18, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 NN
📍 Hybrid Format (Onsite and Online)

Join us as we explore global best practices in supporting older adults living with dementia.

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/gZsi6sHQTFqc8y2X8

03/06/2026

📢 CALL FOR REPRESENTATIVES: Inclusive Makeathon in Manila 2026

The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) echoes the invitation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with FabLab Shinagawa and COCRE Hub, for the upcoming Inclusive Makeathon in Manila scheduled on August 21–24, 2026, at the University of the Philippines Manila.

This 4-day collaborative workshop aims to bring together students, persons with disabilities, educators, designers, and digital fabrication experts to co-create innovative assistive devices using 3D printing technology. Guided by the principle of co-designing with "Need Knowers," the initiative actively involves persons with disabilities, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), and advocacy groups to ensure outputs directly address real-world accessibility needs..

👉 Register via this link: https://tinyurl.com/InclusiveMakeathon

Let us advance inclusive technology and co-create solutions for a barrier-free society!