expenses -They have no idea of some of the government programs (CCT, 4Ps) or have no idea how to avail of them -There is difficulty in sharing of medical complaints to a physician who does not understand sign language -They feel that the benefits received are inadequate. Some of them have not experienced refunds for hospitalization from PhilHealth -It is hard for them to access these services or information for these services due to lack of awareness of the needs of those with hearing impairment and lack of available interpreters -Most of the time they are required to provide their own interpreters before they are entertained. Most social workers are limited to finger spelling and most of the time, they don’t understand and feel uncomfortable communicating with them FGD ILOILO Person with Disability Group Orthopedic Disabilities (1st group) provision for persons with disabilities in government offices -It should be mandatory in all government offices that there be at least a person who can understand sign language in order to easily facilitate communication with people with hearing impairment Issues/Findings Recommendations -Some LGUs do not provide booklet -Questionable classifications -Problems in data banking especially in remote areas -Not all LGUs provide social pensions -Although some LGUs employ persons with disabilities, there is still discrimination/padrino system, and some do not match the skills with the work -Organizations must have funding to augment activities for advocacy but LGU must be obliged to give the allotted budget for Persons with Disabilities -LGU needs to have realistic and actual consultation about programs and services for Persons with Disabilities -Employment standards must be implemented. Create monitoring and grievance committee 73