Elena Martinez on "In the Eyes of a Special Child"

Be inspired by Elena Martinez' story as she struggled to finish college, find work and build a family of her own, while battling Cerebral Palsy. She worked as an Advocacy Staff from July 2006 – October 2008 at the KASAMAKA CBR Foundation in Makati, campaigning for attitudinal change towards disabled by conducting disability orientation to the disabled, their families, and other groups in the community.

How did she do it? Find out on December 1 from 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM.

Credentials:

Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Trinity University of Asia (former TCQC)
E. Rodriguez Ave. Quezon City

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

President
Samahan ng Maykapansanan at Magulang na Aktibo sa Komunidad (SMAK) Inc.
March 1997 – April 2001
Sta. Cruz, Zambales
Board of Governors
Katipuna ng Maykapasanan sa Pilipinas Inc.
1997 – 2001
Quezon City

President
Bahay Biyaya Student Counsel
SY 2001 – 2002
Cubao Quezon City

President
Concerned Students with Disability Network
SY 2002 – 2003
Trinity College of Quezon City

SEMINARS AND TRAINING ATTENDED

Campaign Planning & Advocacy course
KASAMAKA CBR Foundation
November 4 –7, 1998
Priory Retreat House

National Leadership Training for Young Woman with Disabilities
Katipuna ng Maykapasanan sa Pilipinas Inc.
May 8 – 11, 2001
Bing’s Beach Resort

Workshop on Disability, Poverty and Development
Foundation for International Training
June 4 – 5, 2002
Golden Pines Hotel

Information Management for Media Advocacy
KASAMAKA CBR Foundation
June 10 – 11, 2002
Asian Social Institute

Sama Samang Pag – Oorganisa ng Pamayanan
Kapatiran – Kaunlaran Foundatin Inc.
December 16- 19 2003
Orchid Garden Suites

Sama Samang Pagpaplano at Pamamahala ng mga Proyektong Pangkaunlaran Kapatiran – Kaunlaran Foundatin Inc.
April 17 – 20, 2004
Orchid Garden Suites

Sama Samang Pangangasiwa at Pagpapalakas ng Samahan
Kapatiran – Kaunlaran Foundation Inc.
November 30 – December 03, 2003
Orchid Garden Suites