Research Paper - Draft 1

Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF LAS PIÑAS
Las Piñas City National Science High School
Carnival Park Street, BF Resort Village, Talon II, Las Piñas City
880-0045| lpshs1@gmail.com
A GLANCE INTO THE WORLD OF
EMPLOYED PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES: A LIVED
EXPERIENCE
Researchers:
Mendoza, Elijah Arvhin M.
Delluta, Nadine Faith S.
Galpo, Aislinn Noelle G.
Lapitan, Ma. Roshyl R.
Purio, Roxanne R.
Research Adviser:
Rizaldy E. Medina
Chapter 1
The Problem and its Background
Introduction
According to the 2010 Census of Population and Housing conducted by
the Philippine Statistics Authority, there are, in 1000 Filipinos, 16 who have a
disability. This includes the hard-of-hearing, the blind, and others with physical
impairments as well as those with mental disabilities.
In today's society, it can be said that persons with disabilities (PWDs)
have been, and are still, prejudiced against for their conditions. They, as we all
know, are one of the most susceptible to discrimination and consequently,
poverty. Because of what they lack physically, others seem to consequently
believe that they are also less capable in many things. This posed the problem of
low employment rates among them. Fortunately, as this issue began to be
addressed in the past few years, more actions have been taken to be able to
cater to the needs of PWDs as well as to make sure they are treated equally.
In 2013, the passing of Republic Act 10524 paved the way for the
employment of around 15% of the 1.4 million persons with disabilities in the
country. The act amended RA 7277 or the Magna Carta for PWDs and mandated
government agencies and private corporations with more than 100 employees to
reserve at least 1% of their total positions to PWDs.
To date, more and more persons with disabilities are benefitting from the
said law, six years after its enforcement. Huge corporations are now hiring deaf
and hard-of-hearing individuals as service crews, particularly in the kitchen and
behind the counter.
This is good especially when viewed as the bigger picture; however, one
must also take a closer look at the experiences of PWDs in their workplace.
Inclusivity and sensitivity both play a key role in maintaining work ethics and in
creating a safe workplace for them. If not observed, this could be a problem
especially if good communication is not established. True enough, even after
hiring, it still cannot be said true for all that they are being treated as equals by
their employers, co-workers, and customers.
This study aims to investigate how persons with disabilities are being
treated and dealt with by the people they encounter and interact with at work.
Theoretical Lens
This study will be anchored on Worm’s Human Rights-Based Approach to
Disability in Development (2012).

UNICEF (2016) defined human-rights based approach as a conceptual
framework for processing human development in accordance to international
human rights standards, focusing on the promotion and protection of human
rights. In the case of Worm's study on disability in development, the approach
sought to understand social disparities regarding persons with disabilities; thus,
reprehending any form of discrimination and unjust power distribution.
People are allowed to demand and assert their rights and this includes
persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to
participate in the various aspects of society on the same footing with their non-
disabled peers. Aside from simply adding persons with disabilities to the target
groups of development programmes, it also aims to adhere and promote the
essential human rights principles that support the international human rights
laws.
As such, an increase in the employment of persons with disabilities such
as deaf people helps further emphasize and cement the concept of promoting the
participation of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society on an equal
basis with non-disabled people.

Research Paradigm
The figure below illustrates the research paradigm
Lived experiences of Deaf

Employees in the workplace
Answers taken from research

instrument
Through interviews
Positive Feedback Negative Feedback

Employees with Employees with
disability are treated as disability are
equals by all and are discriminated and do
respected not feel respected
Conceptual generalization of
feedbacks of different disabled
employees
Outcome
Conclusion that deaf employees
are either respected or
discriminated
Figure 1.0
First, the researchers will make interview questions fit to cater the desired
participants for the study. They will then identify the participants from companies
which allow the employment hard-of-hearing people. The researchers will then
collect data through the interviews conducted from deaf employees of such
companies that assess whether they are treated fairly or discriminated by their
employers, peers and paying customers (if applicable).
The data gathered will be subjected to conceptual analysis and will be
explained and generalized based from the results of the employees’ views and
opinions from the interview. The researchers will then conclude the qualitative
study from the generalization.
Statement of the Problem
This study seeks to investigate how the hard-of-hearing are being treated
and dealt with by the people they encounter at work.
Specifically, it intends to address the following questions:
1. How do clients/customers interact with deaf employee/s?
2. How is it different from the way they deal with nondisabled workers?
3. How do employers deal with their deaf employee/s?
4. How is it different from the way they deal with their nondisabled
employees?
5. How do other (nondisabled) employees interact with their deaf co-
worker/s?
6. How is it different from the way they deal with their nondisabled co-
workers?
Assumption
Hearing-impaired employees of specific companies in Metro Manila are being
treated fairly and just by their employers and co-workers abided by how their
disability restricts them in other areas such as communication.
Purpose of the Study
In specific work environments, employees are expected to be fast-paced,
quick on their feet, and able to fix problems in various situations. Workmanship is
also adjacent to how employees connect and cooperate with each other. On the
other hand, employers tend to dismiss anyone if he/she fails to accomplish or
exceed work quotas and present valid justification for him/her to stay. Work
ethics become different when employees with disabilities are introduced in an
integrated workplace because they have unconventional ways of communication

and might have a harder time to put across their insights towards other abled
personnel.
This qualitative study focuses to understand the views and opinions of
employees who are hard-of-hearing on how they are being treated by their
employers, and co-workers, and how the work environment is made conducive
for their work.
Scope and Delimitation
This study aims to investigate how disabled workers, specifically the hard-of-
hearing employees are being treated by their employers, co-workers, and
customers. This will include the hearing-impaired employees of specific
companies in Metro Manila who have been employed since the passing of
Republic Act 10524.
Purposive sampling method will be used in this study wherein the researchers
will gather data from selected number of participants including the hard-of-
hearing employees and the people they encounter at work.
Significance of the Study
The results of this study will be of great benefit to the following:

Company
Great companies involve the recruitment of diverse workforce whipeople
from different ages, races, ethnicities, religions, and worldviews. In line with this,
the findings of the study will help the company become more inclusive, opening
further opportunities to hire people with distinct backgrounds and characteristics.
The company will benefit from skills, ideas, and competencies that a diverse
workforce can offer when allowed to flourish.
Deaf Employees
This study will assess the lived experiences of deaf employees, taking into
consideration the attitude of coworkers and customers towards the employment
of hard-of-hearing persons in their company. The findings of the study will bring
into light the concerns and issues of deaf employees, addressing any form of
maltreatment or discrimination they might have encountered; thus, paving the
way for a better working environment.
Employers
Data gathered will provide employers with information on how deaf
employees are treated by colleagues and clients. The results will enable
employers to improve company policies and regulations, if there are any that
should be fixed, wholly leading to the betterment of the employees’ working
environment, performance, and job quality.
Community
By means of securing a healthy working environment, the study will help
improve the quality of service produced by deaf employees, successfully
contributing to community development.
Future Researchers
This study will serve as a helpful guide for future researchers. As the
number of hard-of-hearing persons in the workforce continues to increase,
companies should be able to adapt to new challenges toward seeking efficient
performance and good job quality by evaluating the lived experiences of deaf
employees.
Definition of Terms
For a better understanding of the study, the researchers operationally
defined terms used in the study.

Congenitally Deaf - Refers to someone whose hearing loss or deafness is
present at birth due to genetic causes.
Deaf - The uppercase Deaf indicates a cultural identity for a particular group of
deaf people who share a common culture and language.
deaf - The lowercase deaf is used when referring to the medical condition of
hearing loss.
Disability - Any physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that
restricts, impairs, or limits a person’s ability to do certain tasks and interact with
their surroundings.
FSL (Filipino Sign Language) - One of the sign languages used by deaf people
in the Philippines. Aside from signing using one’s hands, it also uses body
positions and facial expressions.
Hard of hearing - Denotes a person with a mild to moderate hearing loss.
Late-deafened - Refers to someone who lost most or all of their hearing after
childhood.
Physical Disability - A physical condition that significantly impacts physical
performance and daily life activities as well as the limitation of physical

functioning, mobility, dexterity. This includes the impairment of a person’s body
function or structure such as hearing.
PWD (Persons/People with Disability) - People who have physical, mental,
intellectual or sensory impairments resulting in restrictions to perform certain
activities.
SEE (Signing Exact English) - A sign system used in Philippine schools for the deaf
that involves translating spoken English directly into sign language. Unlike FSl, it follows
the grammatical structure of the spoken English language.

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Republic of the Philippines

A GLANCE INTO THE WORLD OF

EMPLOYED PERSONS WITH

Mendoza, Elijah Arvhin M.

Delluta, Nadine Faith S.

Galpo, Aislinn Noelle G.

Lapitan, Ma. Roshyl R.

The Problem and its Background

According to the 2010 Census of Population and Housing conducted by

impairments as well as those with mental disabilities.

In today's society, it can be said that persons with disabilities (PWDs)

know, are one of the most susceptible to discrimination and consequently,

poverty. Because of what they lack physically, others seem to consequently

low employment rates among them. Fortunately, as this issue began to be

reserve at least 1% of their total positions to PWDs.

and hard-of-hearing individuals as service crews, particularly in the kitchen and

behind the counter.

especially if good communication is not established. True enough, even after

their employers, co-workers, and customers.

This study will be anchored on Worm’s Human Rights-Based Approach to

Disability in Development (2012).

UNICEF (2016) defined human-rights based approach as a conceptual

framework for processing human development in accordance to international

human rights standards, focusing on the promotion and protection of human

rights. In the case of Worm's study on disability in development, the approach

sought to understand social disparities regarding persons with disabilities; thus,

reprehending any form of discrimination and unjust power distribution.

persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to

groups of development programmes, it also aims to adhere and promote the

As such, an increase in the employment of persons with disabilities such

participation of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society on an equal

basis with non-disabled people.

The figure below illustrates the research paradigm

Lived experiences of Deaf

Answers taken from research

Positive Feedback Negative Feedback

employers, peers and paying customers (if applicable).

The data gathered will be subjected to conceptual analysis and will be

study from the generalization.

Statement of the Problem

and dealt with by the people they encounter at work.

Specifically, it intends to address the following questions:

1. How do clients/customers interact with deaf employee/s?

3. How do employers deal with their deaf employee/s?

5. How do other (nondisabled) employees interact with their deaf co-

Hearing-impaired employees of specific companies in Metro Manila are being

disability restricts them in other areas such as communication.

Purpose of the Study

In specific work environments, employees are expected to be fast-paced,

other hand, employers tend to dismiss anyone if he/she fails to accomplish or

ethics become different when employees with disabilities are introduced in an

integrated workplace because they have unconventional ways of communication

This qualitative study focuses to understand the views and opinions of

for their work.

Scope and Delimitation

hearing employees are being treated by their employers, co-workers, and

customers. This will include the hearing-impaired employees of specific

Republic Act 10524.

hearing employees and the people they encounter at work.

Significance of the Study

The results of this study will be of great benefit to the following:

Great companies involve the recruitment of diverse workforce whipeople

further opportunities to hire people with distinct backgrounds and characteristics.