TARGET CLIENTELE/ GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE

       This covers persons with disabilites from all the regions in the country. Since the screening starts at the provincial/regional level, all PWDs interested to complete from various towns, cities and provinces are encouraged to participate with the help to API's partner organization: TESDA, DSWD , NCWDP and the PWD's including the youth, regardless of gender, can join.

       The National Abilympics's integration in TESDA's Philippine National Skills Competition (PNSC) in 2001 reinforced even better the Foundation's thrust, which is to upgrade and elevate the work standards of the PWD participants. In supports from their respective government and non-government agencies.

       As indicated also in the API's work program, it continuously monitors the progress and well being of its previous winners. This is to ensure that the training and exposure brought about by their national and international participation have impacted productively in their lives. Through s survey and assistance program, the pool of winners is also tapped as resource partners and coaches of future competitions.

       For reference, see the list of all ABI winners representing various regions in Annex A.