Makati distributes mobility aid devices to PWD, elderly
07/27/2011The city government of Makati has distributed a total of 142 mobility aid devices for free to differently-abled and elderly residents in the first six months of the year.
Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin Binay said a budget of P2 million has been allocated this year for the provision of free wheelchairs and walking canes to persons with disability (PWD) and senior citizens in the city.
“Our PWD and elderly receive free mobility aids from the city government, aside from the unique privilege of watching movies in any Makati cinema for free, without limits,” Binay said.
The mayor added the Makati Social Welfare Department (MSWD) distributed 85 adult wheelchairs, 5 kid wheelchairs, 21 canes, 15 quad canes, 14 crutches, and two walkers to qualified recipients in the first half of the year..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/metro/20110727met3.html
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