International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations ISSN 2348-7585 (Online) Vol. 7, Issue 2, pp: (484-495), Month: October 2019 - March 2020, Available at: www.researchpublish.com
Extent of Compliance of Selected Restaurants in Promoting the Rights and Privileges of Differently-abled Persons in Metro Manila Vigil Justine1, Balansag Aleah2, Domingo Ann3, Tabuyo Jimford4 1,2 1,2
College of Tourism and Hospitality Management
De La Salle University – Dasmariñas, Dasmariñas City, Philippines
Abstract: Given the appropriate setting and aid, disabled persons can perform various jobs satisfactorily. However, their right to have a decent work is often overlooked and ignored. This study aims to determine how the respondents assess the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons; develop an advocacy and resource material to promote the rights and privileges of Disabled Persons in terms of employment and bridge the gap between them and possible employers. Using qualitative research method specifically narrative analysis and expert sampling as sampling technique, researchers conducted a personal interview to collate data from five (5) experts of four (4) different food establishments. An interview guide questionnaire derived from the Magna Carta for Disabled person and approved by thesis adviser was used for this study. The data gathered from the interview were recorded, transcribed, coded and analyzed by the researchers and validated by the research adviser. Based on the findings, majority of the hired PWD employees of chosen establishments were hired through personal recommendations alone and do no undergo intricate examinations. Sheltered employment and continuous apprenticeship are willingly offered to Disabled Persons if an open employment is not guaranteed in the establishment and even after failing the initial apprenticeship period. The discrimination on the employment of PWD is very minimal to almost nonexistent. Unfortunately, despite the inclusion and considerations, the government still lacks on effort in implementing the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons specifically in providing incentives to firms which provide employment opportunities to PWDs. Keywords: PWD Employability, Inclusive Employment, PWD in Tourism Industry, Disabled Persons.
I. INTRODUCTION The rights that every individual is qualified for essentially because he is a person is called human rights. The idea of human rights is about knowing that each person has his own importance and is entitled to have fundamental opportunities. At the point when these opportunities are perceived, every individual can appreciate their life with regards to their wellbeing, security and their capacity to create life choices. (Funk & Wagnalls, 2017) The state has the obligation in not just promoting but also implementing the rights and the privileges of every individual. Rights that are subjected to a human person upon his or her birth is what we call Human Rights. It allows a person to live his or her life with dignity and in state of peace, away from those mistreatments that can be inflicted by abusive associations or individuals (Gavilan, 2017). Statistically speaking, fifteen percent of the world‟s population comprises the persons with disability, eighty percent of which are in the working age. Based on the 2010 Census of Population and Housing in the Philippines, out of 92.1 million of the household population, 1.57 percent (1.4 million) have disability. PWDs belong to the group of vulnerable people who need uttermost help from the government. (Tacado & De LunaNarido, 2016). There are only few establishments who offer job opportunities and accept PWD‟s as employees. A lot of PWDs aspire to work but fails due to employment barriers which leads to minimal percentage of employability. PWDs who are successfully employed serves as an inspiration to those who are non-employed PWDs seeking for jobs. (Ramchandra et al., 2017)
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