Department of Education(DepEd)

Good day! I would like to request for information regarding: 1. List of Special Education schools and therapy centers for children with special needs in Region IV-A CALABARZON per district (including the ratio of teachers-students) 2. Curriculum and implemented programs for Special Education

September 25, 2019 Officer-in-Charge Department of Education Meralco Avenue, Pasig City To whom it may concern: Greetings! I am Samantha Mae S. Lazaro, a fifth year architecture student from the University of Santo Tomas. In partial fulfilment of my undergraduate thesis, I am on the process of gathering substantial data for my proposal of designing a Special Education and Livelihood Center for Individuals with Special Needs. In this regard, I would like to request for the following data for research: • Demography of public and private schools in the Region IV-A that offer Special Education programs (Number and name of schools, student population, ratio of SPED teacher to students) • Demography of SPED Schools and Therapy Centers in Region IV-A per District (Number and name of schools, student population, ratio of SPED teacher to students) • DEPED Curriculum for Special Education program • Vocational Programs for Persons with Disabilities and Individuals with Special Needs • Implemented laws and programs for Special Education Rest assured that the information asked is for research purposes only. Hoping for your response and kind consideration. Thank you very much! Sincerely, Samantha Mae S. Lazaro

Good day, written below is the abstract of my study. Hoping for your kind response. Thank you very much. CENTER FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS A Thesis Proposal Submitted to The College of Architecture University of Santo Tomas In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements For the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture LAZARO, SAMANTHA MAE S. 5AR-18 2019  ABSTRACT Early childhood development is a crucial stage in a human’s lifetime, for this period shapes the foundation of a child’s potentials that eventually would affect his/her growth and development until adulthood. Fundamental factors such as biological and environmental factors may vary in terms of the effect on the improvement of a child’s capacity to develop depending on the approach as well the innate state of the child. For children with disabilities and developmental delays or disorders, it is important to organize a specific approach that would respond to their special needs. This involves the careful consideration of designing the programs as well as the spaces in which the child would be introduced and nurtured in a stimulating and secure environment. This research aims to discuss the possible programs and interventions for children with developmental disorders through the design of environment and spaces. This includes the design of educational and treatment centers, as well as research and vocational facilities for families who raise children with developmental disorders. The study is presented with topics that consists of: early interventions and programs at home and at school for children with developmental disorders; the present condition of inclusive and special education programs in the Philippines including its issues, advantages and potential improvement; and the role and importance of people and children with disabilities based on the society’s perspective. In order to determine and formulate efficient suggestions and solutions through design, the study followed a structure including participant observation, interview, and survey involving families, teachers, advocates, specialists and doctors who are directly related with children with developmental disorders. Given the different considerations, the goal of this research paper is to improve the lives of children with disabilities with regards to their lifestyle, education, and interaction with their society.