Ton Reyes

Senior Communications Officer, Department of External Relations, ADB

Ton works in corporate communications. With more than 25 years of experience in communications, marketing and journalism, she advocates for the inclusion of persons with disability, especially those with neurological disorders and autism. Ton is equally passionate about animal welfare.

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Puzzles Cafe employs persons with autism in the Philippines. Photo courtesy of Puzzles Cafe.

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