25 November 2024
For De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (Benilde), fostering meaningful global connections is more than a mission—it’s a calling. This November, the College took another bold step toward advancing inclusive education, as representatives Sherlo Reyes from the Center for External Linkages (CEL) and Ana Kristina Arce, program chairperson of the Bachelor in Applied Deaf Studies under the School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS), journeyed to Japan. Over five impactful days, they shared expertise, built alliances, and opened doors to transformative opportunities that transcend borders.
The Kyosaren 2024 Conference in Shiga, Japan, set the stage for their engagement from November 7 to 9. Reyes and Arce joined as resource speakers, weaving narratives of advocacy and resilience. Beyond the conference hall, they visited one of Japan’s many workshops for persons with disabilities (PWDs), where Deaf workers breathe new life into saddle cloth by crafting them into bags and accessories, while also finding fulfillment in a bakery supported by Japanese government funding. The visit underscored Japan’s robust commitment to empowering PWDs through financial security and skill-building.
To know more: https://www.benilde.edu.ph/benilde-advances-inclusive-education-with-japanese-partners/
