Gicel Roger Salvilla, News, Communication Management Office
The University and the Parent Advocates for Visually Impaired Children, Inc. (PAVIC) formalized a partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on June 3, 2026, at the University’s Sta. Mesa Campus, reaffirming their shared commitment to advancing inclusive education and community development for blind and low-vision children.
The collaboration will be carried out through the University's flagship extension program, Salin-Kaalaman, Tungo sa Kaunlaran (SKTK), which promotes the transfer of knowledge and expertise to communities. Under the agreement, faculty members and personnel will design and implement extension initiatives that respond directly to the needs of visually impaired children and their families, ensuring that programs are inclusive, community-centered, and responsive to the realities of the beneficiaries.
Founded in 1999, PAVIC began as a small support group of parents in Manila raising blind and low-vision children with guidance from the U.S.-based Perkins International. Over the past 25 years, the organization has expanded into a nationwide network of more than 700 families. It has continuously championed inclusive education through advocacy efforts and programs such as annual sports activities that encourage children with visual impairments to participate in physical education and active recreation.
The partnership also reinforces the commitment of the College of Human Kinetics (CHK) to promote inclusive physical education and wellness. Anchored on the belief that movement and physical activity should be accessible to all, the College continues to develop adaptive learning opportunities that empower children with visual impairments to build confidence, develop essential motor skills, and actively participate in physical activities alongside their peers.
With the agreement now in effect, the University and PAVIC will work together to implement extension programs, capacity-building initiatives, and collaborative research that advance inclusive physical education and strengthen support systems for visually impaired children and their families. The partnership reflects the University's continuing commitment to advancing quality education, promoting health and well-being, reducing inequalities, and fostering meaningful partnerships for sustainable development in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 4, 10, and 17. It also embodies the University's core values of Integrity and Accountability, Sense of Service, Passion for Learning and Innovation, Inclusivity,and Respect for Human Rights and the Environment, demonstrating its dedication to creating equitable opportunities and empowering communities through education and service.
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