Department of Education(DepEd)

Hi! I would like to request for information regarding: 1. Regional statistics of Blind and visually impaired in the Philippines from 2015-2019 (present) 2. Location in the Philippines with the most number of blind and visually impaired Students 3. Design Guidelines for SPED Schools

Dear Assessor, The bearer, Elaine Cristy D. Martinez, whose signature appears below is a bonafide 5th year Bachelor of Science in Architecture student of the Far Eastern University – Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts and is currently enrolled in the Design 951 course. In line with the aforementioned, I am in need of pertinent data or information relating to my thesis Proposal entitled "Sensory Architecture: Elementary and Secondary School for Blind and Visually Impaired Students". 1. Region and Province(s) with the most population of persons especially those of school age with Visual Impairment (of which includes: totally blind, partially blind, light perception, color blind, etc.) 2. Statistics of blind and Visually impaired people especially those of school age in CALABARZON from 2016-2019 3. Design guidelines for sped schools any other related informations All information or document furnished by your office would be used strictly for academic purposes. Any assistance extended in this regard will be highly appreciated. Here is the abstract of my proposal as per requested: Education is extremely important for every individual. It is the vehicle that leads to improving life and the lives of the people around you. It has the power to change lives. It open doors to unlimited opportunities. Education is a vital tool that can lead a person in a position where he or she can fulfill their passion and dreams. It is unarguable for an individual to attain education and learn comfortably if he or she is in a proper and well-designed institution for education. Unfortunately, not everyone is favored enough to be born without physical disabilities or deficiencies. It might be difficult for sighted people to think about how blind or visually impaired student manages to study in a classroom designed for sighted people only. . That is why the researcher intents to study a particular and much complex arranging and planning to give equivalent opportunities to individuals with inabilities. This project aims to provide and support the educational needs of blind and visually impaired students and offer a supportive environment that will guide them and enhance their understanding and experience of the space, through removing restrictions, reducing visual clutter and using other distinct senses that a visually impaired student may use in alternative for the vision. Sincerely, Martinez, Elaine Cristy D. [email protected]