BSKE Training 2023

1. "There is no greater disability in society than
the inability to see a person as more."
Robert M. Hensel

2. • refer to voters who have long-
term physical, mental,
intellectual, or sensory
impairments which in
interaction with various barriers
may hinder their full and
effective participation in the
electoral processes on an equal
basis with others.

3. Disability is a natural part of
the human experience that
influences an individual's life.
It is essential to create an
inclusive environment for
everyone.

4. Per latest data, there are 453,851 registered persons with disabilities
for the 2023 BSKE.

5. This training aims to promote awareness and
sensitivity towards persons with disabilities.
To fulfill the promise of leaving no one behind, we
must apply disability -inclusive communications to
let the Persons with Disabilities participate in the
elections fully as we make communications
inclusive and accessible reducing bias and
discrimination.
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6. INCAPABLE. This stereotype
suggests that Persons with
Disabilities are vulnerable
and a burden to society.
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7. PERSONS HAVING LESS
VALUE. This stereotype
supposes that Persons with
Disabilities have a lower
quality of life because of
their impairments and as a
result their lives not worth
living.
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8. LESS HUMAN. This stereotype
asserts that Persons with
Disabilities do not share human
feelings or emotions and do not
share the common dignity;
hence, may be dehumanized and
objectified for abusive practices
like medical experimentations, or
abuse.
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9. LESS HUMAN. This stereotype
asserts that Persons with
Disabilities do not share human
feelings or emotions and do not
share the common dignity;
hence, may be dehumanized and
objectified for abusive practices
like medical experimentations, or
abuse.
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10. DANGEROUS. This stereotype
presumes Persons with
Disabilities to be harmful to
themselves and other enforcing
mental health laws that may
constrict liberty.
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11. EXTRAORDINARY/
OVERACHIEVERS. This stereotype
considers Persons with Disabilities
to have led difficult lives; therefore
any achievement seems like power
that made them overcome their
impairments. They are regarded as
"superheroes" who serve as
inspirations and models for Persons
with Disabilities.
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13. Disabilities can be physical, sensory,
intellectual, mental, or a combination of
these. It's important to be aware of each
type to better understand and support
people with disabilities.

14. ACCURATE PORTRAYAL. Let
Persons with Disabilities display
a range of emotions and be
themselves - like anyone else.
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Let us focus on abilities,
not disabilities, and
create an inclusive
environment where
everyone can thrive.

15. ON INTERSECTIONALITY. Be
conscious of intersectional
discrimination. Harness it to
explain the diversity of persons
with disabilities and their
experiences.
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Let us focus on abilities,
not disabilities, and
create an inclusive
environment where
everyone can thrive.

16. ACCESSIBILITY AND
REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION. Provide
accessibility and reasonable
accommodation to ensure equal
and full participation. Gather
feedback to improve and learn.
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Let us focus on abilities,
not disabilities, and
create an inclusive
environment where
everyone can thrive.

17. USE PERSON-FIRST LANGUAGE.
Always put "person" first before
"disability" to reinforce the
person's autonomy.
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Let us focus on abilities,
not disabilities, and
create an inclusive
environment where
everyone can thrive.

18. 1. If you are interviewing a person who is
deaf, you may need to recruit a sign
interpreter.

19. 2. If you are interviewing a person with an
intellectual disability, ask in advance
what support they would like or require.
Does the interviewee want to receive
briefing documents in an easy-to-read
format, for example, or to be
accompanied by a support person of
their choice?

20. 3. To increase the accessibility of
information, offer real-time captioning
via communication access real-time
translation (CART), or provide
documents in multiple formats.

21. Person/s with Disability, Person with [type of
impairment]
Disabled, handicapped, person with special
needs, handicapable, person living with a
disability, atypical, differently abled, people of
all abilities, people of determination, those with
disabilities
Persons without impairment Normal, healthy
Person with disability/impairment Suffer from, afflicted by, stricken by, troubled
with
Person with a psychosocial disability Insane, crazy, maniac, psycho, hypersensitive,
lunatic, demented, mentally ill

22. Person with an intellectual disability Retarded, simple, slow, unsound mind, feeble-
minded, mentally handicapped, mentally
retarded
Person with a hearing disability/impairment,
Person who is deaf, Person with hearing loss,
Hard-of-hearing person
The deaf, hearing impaired, deaf and mute
Person with visual disability, Person who is blind,
Person with low vision
The blind, partially sighted
Persons with a physical disability Crippled, invalid, deformed, lame,
handicapped, physically-challenged,
person with physical limitations, limp,
person with physical difficulty, bedridden

23. Person who uses a wheelchair, Person with a
mobility/ disability, Person with mobility
impairment, Person using a mobility device
Confined/restricted to a wheelchair
Person of short stature or person with
achondroplasia (only if the person has this
condition)
Midget, dwarf, stunted
Person with Down Syndrome or Person with
trisomy-21
Mongoloid, special person, down
Person with albinism Albino

24. Person affected by leprosy Leper, leprosy patient
Person who uses a communication device,
person who uses an alternative method of
communication
Non-verbal, cannot talk
Accessible parking, Parking reserved for Persons
with Disabilities, Accessible bathroom
Disabled/handicapped parking, handicapped
bathroom, handicapped friendly building

25. When communicating with persons with
disabilities, use clear and respectful language,
speak directly to them (not their companion),
and offer assistance without assuming they
need it. Treat the person with respect and
dignity, not pity or condescension. Use a variety
of accessible formats as appropriate: sign
language interpretation, Braille, large print,
easy-to-read, CART transcriptions, closed
captioning, transcripts, and audio descriptions,
among others.

26. • Do ask the persons with disabilities
directly what their accessibility
preferences are.
• Do treat all adults as adults.
• Do speak directly to the person, not
their sign interpreter, or assistor.
• Do ask questions when you are unsure
of what to do.
• Do wait for person with disabilities to
ask for assistance. If they ask, follow
their instructions.
• Don't ask questions about a person's
impairment unless the person raises it.
• Don't distract or pet service animals,
including guide dogs. They are working.
• Don't assume that persons with
disabilities experience their disability
the same way you do.
• Don't make assumptions about what
persons with disabilities can and cannot
do.

27. • Do verbally greet and identify
yourself before extending your hand
to greet a person who is blind or has
low vision. Use the same courtesy
when entering or leaving a room, or
saying goodbye when ending a
conversation. Do not just walk away
when talking to them.
• Do ask persons who are blind or have
low vision if they would like to take
your arm or elbow. Don't simply take
their arm.
• Do provide information in advance,
as much as possible, about program
agendas, schedules, interviews,
meeting materials, and others.
• Don't remove a person's cane or
guide dog, or lean on someone's
wheelchair, or remove a person's
mobility device. Treat wheelchairs
and mobility aids as extensions of
the owner's personal space.

28. Persons with disabilities can lead fulfilling lives
and contribute to society just like everyone
else.
By prioritizing accessibility, we ensure that
everyone has equal access to information and
resources.

29. www.comelec.gov.ph
For more information, do not
hesitate to contact us through the
following channels:
Comelec Vulnerable Sectors Office
@comelec_vso