[Disability-vn] [DRD] - NEWSLETTER JULY & AUG 2015

[Phụng Huỳnh Kim]

Dear colleagues and friends,
First of all, we would like to send you our warmest greeting from
Disability Research and Capacity Development (DRD).

We are honor to send you our newsletter. To download a full pdf version
please click on the link. Please feel free to forward this to your network.

Best regards,

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DISABILITY RESEARCH AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER JULY AND
AUGUST 2015 *>>Download
full version*
<http://www.drdvietnam.org/images/baiviet/An%20Pham/2015.08&07.DRDNewsletter.pdf>

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Established on 03/12/2005, DRD is a non-governmental and non-profit
organization working for the rights of PWDsand operated by people with
disabilities (PWDs).

DRD and the community are building a support model based on the rights of
PWDs in an effort to foster equal opportunities for PWDs, encourage and
create favorable conditions for PWDs to participate fully in all activities
like other members in society.

Kind Regards

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*1. “Equality and Integration for People with Disabilities (PWDs)” with
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City*

On July 30, 2015, Disability Research and Capacity Development (DRD),
alongside with the International Labor Organization (ILO) in Vietnam held a
workshop titled, “Equality and Integration for People with Disabilities
(PWDs)”. There are twenty attendants who represent the Transport; Labor,
War Invalids; and Social Affairs Departments from Ho Chi Minh City. This is
the first workshop that DRD has organized that has attracted such large
numbers of authority representatives who desire to foster and make
reasonable accommodations to PWDs to participate in social activities
equally.

The issues discusses included the role of authorizes and civil
organizations. Besides that, they discusses the role of PWDs aiming to seek
justice from the law in hopes of getting legal benefits for PWDs as well as
supporting PWDs to acquire accommodations to overcome barriers. >>Read more
<http://www.drdvietnam.org/tin-hoat-dong/17136-workshop--%E2%80%9Cequality-and-integration-for-people-with-disabilities-pwds%E2%80%9D-with-authorities-in-ho-chi-minh-city.html>

*2. Advanced Training Course: “Policy Advocacy for People with
Disabilities”*

During the month of April of 2015, the first successful training course,
entitled “Policy Advocacy for People with Disabilities” was held.
Disability Research and Capacity Development (DRD organized the advanced
training course at the guest house of the National Assembly (located at 165
Nam Ki Khoi Nghia, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City) with participants from the
provincial communities of PWD groups such as Khanh Hoa, Binh Dinh, Lam
Dong, Dong Thap, Soc Trang, Dong Nai, and some disability clubs in HCMC.
Ms. Nguyen Phuong Linh, the Director of Management and Sustainable
Development Research Center, guided the training course

The goal of the training course is to help the attendants learn how to
build, and define mindset strategies, to practice changing behaviors and to
improve the policy advocacy plan of disabled people organizations (DPOs).
The training course is also designed to help improve networking among DPOs. >>
Read more
<http://www.drdvietnam.org/tin-hoat-dong/17135-advanced-training-course--%E2%80%9Cpolicy-advocacy-for-people-with-disabilities%E2%80%9D.html>

*3.** Be strong as flowers on the sand*

"Những đóa lông chông" was the topic of a musical party that took place on
August 7, 2015 at the HCMC Hoa Sen University. The program prepared by the
Disability Research and Capacity Development Center (DRD) aimed to present
another point of view of the life of people with disabilities to the
community and the society.

The musical acts suited the topic of the evening, telling lively stories
about people with disabilities who are not afraid to break down the
stereotypes of the society to prove their capacities in areas such as:
employment, studies, music, sport, marriage, family… The collaboration
between people with disabilities and people without disabilities, the
cordial and true sharing in this warm atmosphere not only touched the heart
of more than 200 spectators but also made a powerful impact, spreading a
message of humanity for people with disabilities as well as for the entire
community: nothing is impossible, the gap between people with disabilities
and people without disabilities is just in our thoughts. >>Read more
<http://www.drdvietnam.org/tin-hoat-dong/17149-live-strong-like-the-feather-facing-the-wind-and-the-sand.html>

*Highlights:*

*4. DRD welcomed the Executive Director of ACLU Organization*

On August 19th, 2015, Disability Research and Capacity Development Centre
(DRD)had a warm meeting with representatives
from the American Civil Liberties Union Organization (ACLU) . This is
an organization that specializes in Law and Policy in the USA.Delegation
leader is Mr. Scott Crichton - Executive Director of
legal support for disadvantaged groups in Motana. >>Read more
<http://www.drdvietnam.org/tin-hoat-dong/17167-drd-welcomed-the-executive-director-of-aclu-organization.html>

*5. DRD participated in the evaluation of the implementation of Project 32
during the past 5 years by the HCMC Department of Labor and Social Affairs*

On August 13, 2015, the representative of DRD took part in the evaluation
of the implementation of Project 32 during the past 5 years. Mrs. Bui Thi
Xuan Mai – Dean of Social Work (SW) section of the Hanoi University of
Labor and Social Work was the head of the assessment team. Other membres of
this team were representatives of non-profit organizations operating in
many different sectors: World Vision, E&D organization (support to
families), SCDI organization (work with drugs users and sex workers), SDRC
(work with migrants), HCMC Children protection welfare… >>Read more
<http://www.drdvietnam.org/tin-hoat-dong/17150-drd-participated-in-the-evaluation-of-the-implementation-of-project-32-during-the-past-5-years-in-the-office-of-the-hcmc-department-of-labor-and-social-affairs.html>

*6. Israel Experts in education and therapy visited DRD*

On Aug 20th, 2015, Ms Loan Luu Thi Anh - the acting Director of Disability
Research and Capacity Development (DRD) introduced the assistance
activities that DRD has provided for people with disabilities in HCMC to
delegates. Ms. Carmit Cahana, who has over 30 year experience in education
and therapy for people with mental health, said that she was impressed by
DRD's efforts and the positive changes in fostering the equal inclusion
rights of people with disabilities in Vietnam. On this occasion, both
sides also discussed some potential fields which lead to the future
cooperation. >>Read more
<http://www.drdvietnam.org/tin-hoat-dong/17166-israel-experts-in-education-and-therapy-visited-drd.html>

*7. Connection Event – Business for the Community*

On the morning of August 19, 2015, Disability Research and Capacity
Development (DRD) and three different enterprises of people with
disabilities (PWDs) who belong to DRD’s network were introduced to DRD’s
activities in a social enterprise event. The Institute Europe and
Cooperation Development (IECD) and Ton Duc Thang University held the
event. >>Read
more
<http://www.drdvietnam.org/tin-hoat-dong/17151-connection-event-%E2%80%93-business-for-the-community.html>

*1. Rights for disabled high on VN agenda*

The protection of the rights of people with disabilities was high on Viet
Nam's agenda, said Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, Permanent Representative
of Viet Nam to the United Nations (UN)

"We have put in place legal, regulatory and policy frameworks to this end,"
she said at the eighth Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the
Rights of Persons with Disabilities that opened on Tuesday in New York.

Nga said the National Project to Support People with Disabilities sets
specific targets including healthcare, education, employment, accessibility
to public services, legal services, cultural and sport activities.

Viet Nam was also working to improve data and statistics on disabilities
and address the vulnerability of those with them, especially in
disaster-related conditions, she added.

"One important philosophy guiding our efforts is the recognition that
people may have disabilities, but they are not disabled", she said, adding
that "What is important therefore is how to enable them, by providing
access to education, vocational training and employment, to credit and
business opportunities". >>Read more
<http://www.drdvietnam.org/tin-bon-phuong/17104-rights-for-disabled-high-on-vn-agenda.html>

*2. Innovations in Access: People with disabilities in Vietnam*

Lan, our exchange host, directs a Disability Rights Group in Hanoi. She
arranged for us to meet with Luu Thi Anh Loan, who heads DRD- the
Disability Research and Capacity Development organization in Ho Chi Minh
City which is where we engaged her in a heartening and informative
interview. Loan recently returned from the U.S. where she received her
Masters Degree at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo.

DRD provides an ambitious and innovative program that raises awareness
about people with disabilities (PWD) through events, workshops, working
with parents and public officials, and employers from the private sector.
The integration of all of these is a challenge that ultimately intends to
empower PWD and their families.

Loan spoke of an employment pilot project a training for individuals to
develop job interview skills. Employers who hire PWD in Vietnam receive a
3% tax break as an incentive. Training is also offered for people who are
self employed and work from home thanks to the help from a cadre of
volunteers. The program offers small grants for start up and/or shoring up
such small business enterprises. >>Read more
<http://www.drdvietnam.org/tin-bon-phuong/17164-innovations-in-access--people-with-disabilities-in-vietnam.html>

*1. Now Hiring: People with Disabilities for Customer Service*

*Location:* Ward 14, Tan Binh District , Ho Chi Minh City

*Seeking:* 5 People with Disabilities; female or male

*Hours:* 8h – 17h, From Monday to Saturday

*Disability of Type:* Mobility

*Job Requirements:*

Good communication skills; personable and pleasant

Good voice through telephone

Graduated college certification/degree Business Administration or Finance –
Banking

*Job Descriptions:*

Support clientele about company’s products including the artificial grass
in football field/garden/golf course, machine, equipment, consulting for
the loan of credit mortgage

Call and advertise to current customers about new company products

Summarize, record, and report information

*Note:*

Priority for candidates with experience

You are able to work part-time or full-time

Customer service department works at ground

*Salary:* Agreement

*Deadline:* Rolling

*2. Now recruiting: Internship with Disability in Banking*

*Location:*

In HCM City: Crescent Plaza, 105 Ton Dat Tien Street, District 7, Ho Chi
Minh City

In Ha Noi: 13 Hai Ba Trung, Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi

*Seeking:* 5 People with Disabilities; female or male

*Time Intern:* 3 – 6 months

*Disability of Type:* Mobility

*Position:* Internship

*Job Requirements:*

Candidates are the final year in University – College

Good at Microsoft office (Word; Excel; PowerPoint)

Careful, detail, enthusiastic and honest

Good English (Priority)

*Job Descriptions:*

Support logistic task, document and organize meeting for manager’s request

Support released tasks and save writing, document

Call and receive phone from customer

Implement the other tasks relevantly for leading of manager

*Note:*

Support in time intern: In policy of company

Benefit: Understanding about banking operations and being prioritized to
hire with the banking need and the result of intern

Environment working: Suitable for people use crutches or wheelchair

*Deadline:* Continuousness

*For further information, please contact:*

*Employment Department – Disability Research and Capacity Development (DRD)*

*Address:* 311K8 Street 7, Thu Thiem Resettlement, An Phu Ward, District 2,
HCMC, Vietnam

*Telephone:* (84-8) 62 67 99 22 (Ext: 113 or 114) (ask for Ms. Quyen or Ms.
Rat)

*Email:* vieclam at drdvietnam.com

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Huỳnh Kim Phụng
Trung tâm Khuyết tật và Phát triển (DRD)
Nhân viên truyền thông
311K8, đường số 7, Khu nhà tái định cư Thủ Thiêm, Phường An Phú, Quận 2,
Tp. HCM
Email: kimphung at drdvietnam
web: www.drdvietnam.org - drdvietnam.com
tel: (08) 3 62 67 99 11 (Ext 131) - 0167 887 2057
fax: (08) 3 62 67 99 22
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