“If there [is a] lack of information in the sense that the parents don’t know [their child’s condition] and it is not reported to us… all we can do is to be reactive.”

Cholo Mallillin, Assistant to the ADSA for Services

“I’ve seen students roll their eyes, snigger and call SSNs names like ‘weird’ and ‘retard’. Even genuinely kind-hearted students get scared or freaked out whenever a SSN suddenly talks to them or throws a tantrum out of nowhere.”

Natasha Galbraith, former president of SPEED

“Actually, [students are more open today]. Without us informing them, they are the ones who come to us and tell us [about students with special needs].”

Maria Paulino, Student Affairs Officer

“All schools are mandated [by law]. We should not discriminate students with special needs.”

Abet Go, LSGO member