In commemoration of the National Disability Rights Week, the Autism Society Philippines (ASP), in partnership with the Quezon City Government, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), and TikTok Shop Philippines, is hosting a groundbreaking workshop designed to equip persons with disabilities with the tools to succeed in digital entrepreneurship.
Titled “Sumakses Sagabal-Free: TikTok Shop Basics for PWDs,” the free event will take place on Friday, July 18, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon at the Quezon City MICE building. The half-day learning session aims to break down barriers to economic participation for individuals with disabilities by providing basic training in business registration, digital compliance, and selling opportunities on TikTok.
“This workshop is about more than just selling online,” said Mona Magno-Veluz, ASP National Spokesperson, also known as "Mighty Magulang" on TikTok. “It is about giving people with disabilities the confidence, skills, and support to thrive in a digital economy that too often overlooks them.”
The event will bring together a diverse group: persons with disabilities and their families, government workers, NGOs, and private sector partners. They all share a common goal of building more inclusive opportunities in digital spaces.
The program will kick off with an art exhibit and ceremonial ribbon-cutting, followed by welcome messages from Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and NCDA Executive Director Glenda Relova. TikTok Shop Philippines will then take the stage to introduce participants to the basics of TikTok Shop and the power of online selling in today’s marketplace.
For many in the audience, this will be their first in-depth exploration into online commerce. That's why the workshop also includes practical sessions on how to register a business with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), comply with Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) regulations, and connect with Quezon City’s local business development teams.
One of the most anticipated segments of the day is the panel, where inspiring PWD entrepreneurs can ask questions of our resource speakers in a moderated open forum led by ASP’s Erlinda Koe.
At noon, the action shifts to the exhibit spaces where participants can get online selling coaching from a pop-up studio and shop from local vendors. These side activities highlight the event’s goal: turning theory into action, and knowledge into a real, sustainable livelihood.
The “Sumakses Sagabal-Free” workshop is part of a broader effort to create inclusive, community-based programs that reflect the shift toward sustainable, rights-based empowerment programs versus charity. By demystifying the tools of modern commerce, the event aims to give PWDs the confidence to claim their space in the online marketplace.
Admission is free, but participants must register via [Eventbrite].
For a full event overview and speaker list, check out the [Event Profile]
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