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Promotional poster for the 19th World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, 2026, organized by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) in the Philippines. The design features a light blue background with colorful scattered paint splatters and a row of sharpened colored pencils in various bright hues (orange, red, green, blue, yellow, purple, etc.) along the bottom edge. At the top are the NCDA logo (red circle with three stylized figures) and the Bagong Pilipinas sun emblem. The main title in large blue text reads "19th World Autism Awareness Day," with supporting text referencing United Nations General Assembly Resolution 62/139. The theme is prominently displayed in a blue box: "Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value – Every Life Has Value." The date "2 April 2026" appears at the bottom in blue, surrounded by more colorful pencil tips.
Disability Resource and Development Center, Vision: A model hub providing for capacity building services,
Disability Resource and Development Center, Vision: A model hub providing for capacity building services, resource augmentation, research and transfer of technological development to local government units and DRDC collage on the right side
NCDA Employees and officers pose together with DSWD Secretary Gatchalian and NCDA Director Fradejas with Promoting Inclusion of Persons With Disabilities on the side
Banner with NCDA and member agencies logo with text #inclusivePilipinas Promoting inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities
Disability laws, administrative orders, policies, and pending bills
Services of Member Agencies with background of ED Fradejas posing together with other PWDs.
Employment Opportunities with background of interpreting one of the deaf sign language trainors
News and Updates with background of three blind participants in an international contest
Bidding and Procurement with background of a deaf person explaining his condition to a physician
List of SPED Centers with background of a wheelchaired athlete holding the Philippine flag.
Online Courses under a background of a staff taking the blood pressure of a PWD
Disability Resource and Development Center with background of a DRDC Facade
Executive Director's Corner with a cropped NCDA Logo on a presentation on stage.

NCDA Announcements

This infographic is about “Recognizing Apparent and Non-Apparent Disabilities” or “Pagkilala sa Apparent at Non-Apparent Disabilities”. It is a square shape post containing texts, images, logos, and symbols. With a blue background, the NCDA logo and Bagong Pilipinas are placed on the uppermost left side while the different symbols for various disabilities such as blindness, mental disability, sign language for the deaf, and the International Symbol of Access/ International Wheelchair Symbol. Placed at the center is the title: Pagkilala sa Apparent at Non-Apparent Disabilities with red and yellow background. On the left side of the title is an image of a girl with long hair, raising left hand, with three pop-up question marks. On the right side of the title is an image of a brain with face, hands, and feet, and three question marks on top. Below the center title is a white text box where a sub-heading is placed that reads: “May Dalawang Uri ng kapansanan” within a yellow background. There is another International Symbol of Access with blue background on the lower left side border depicted as a sign post. Below the sub-heading reads: Nakasaad sa Batas ang Apparent at Non-Apparent Ayon sa NCDA Administrative Order No. 001, s. 2021, may dalawang kategorya ng kapansanan: Apparent- may pisikal na palatandaan Non-Apparent- hindi nakikita, pero may tunay na epekto sa buhay Ang pagkakaibang ito ay kinikilala sa opisyal na guidelines ng pamahalaan upang maisulong ang inclusive at pantay na pagtugon sa lahat ng persons with disabilities. Placed at the bottom most portion is a white horizontal text box containing logos from left to right that say NCDA@47, logos of NCDA’s Facebook, website, and Instagram accounts, and hashtag sign Inclusive Pilipinas.
This infographic is about “Recognizing Apparent and Non-Apparent Disabilities” or “Pagkilala sa Apparent at Non-Apparent Disabilities”. It is a square shape post containing texts, images, logos, and symbols. With a blue background, the NCDA logo and Bagong Pilipinas are placed on the uppermost left side while the different symbols for various disabilities such as blindness, mental disability, sign language for the deaf, and the International Symbol of Access/ International Wheelchair Symbol. Placed at the center is the title: Pagkilala sa Apparent at Non-Apparent Disabilities with red and yellow background. On the left side of the title is an image of a girl with long hair, raising left hand, with three pop-up question marks. Below the center title is a white text box where a sub-heading is placed that reads: “Ano ang Apparent Disabilities?” within a yellow background. There is another International Symbol of Access with blue background on the lower left side border depicted as a sign post. Below the sub-heading reads: Ang apparent disabilities ay kapansanang makikita sa panlabas na anyo. Ilan sa mga halimbawa: Kapansanan sa paningin tulad ng blindness at low vision. Kapansanan sa pisikal tulad ng gumagamit ng wheelchair, saklay, prosthetucs, amputasyon at cerebral palsy na may epekto sa kilos at pananalita. Below the texts are different disability logos on the bottom left and four persons with disabilities particularly a blind person, a person with prosthetics, a person on a wheelchair, and a person with a left leg amputation using crutches. Placed at the bottom most portion is a white horizontal text box containing logos from left to right that say NCDA@47, logos of NCDA’s Facebook, website, and Instagram accounts, and hashtag sign Inclusive Pilipinas.
This infographic is about “Recognizing Apparent and Non-Apparent Disabilities” or “Pagkilala sa Apparent at Non-Apparent Disabilities”. It is a square shape post containing texts, images, logos, and symbols. With a blue background, the NCDA logo and Bagong Pilipinas are placed on the uppermost left side while the different symbols for various disabilities such as blindness, mental disability, sign language for the deaf, and the International Symbol of Access/ International Wheelchair Symbol. Placed at the center is the title: Pagkilala sa Apparent at Non-Apparent Disabilities with red and yellow background. On the left side of the title is an image of a girl with long hair, raising left hand, with three pop-up question marks. Below the center title is a white text box where a sub-heading is placed that reads: “Ano ang Non-Apparent Disabilities?” within a yellow background. There is another International Symbol of Access with blue background on the lower left side border depicted as a sign post. Below the sub-heading reads: Ang non-apparent disabilities ay mga kondisyon na hindi agad nahahalata, ngunit may matinding epekto sa kalusugan, kilos, pagkatuto, o pakikisalamuha. Kabilang ditto ang: Learning and Intellectual Disability Mental Disability Psychosocial Disability at Rare Disease Below the texts are different disability logos on the bottom left and four persons with disabilities particularly a blind person, a person with prosthetics, a person on a wheelchair, and a person with a left leg amputation using crutches. Placed at the bottom most portion is a white horizontal text box containing logos from left to right that say NCDA@47, logos of NCDA’s Facebook, website, and Instagram accounts, and hashtag sign Inclusive Pilipinas.

Pagkilala sa Apparent at Non-Apparent Disabilities

This infographic is about a disability statement within a red textbox and white font that reads: “Lahat ng Kapansanan, May Dangal at Karapatan”. With an overall blue background, and an accent of the Philippine flag at the bottom, the NCDA logo and Bagong Pilipinas are placed on the uppermost right side and under it are two white doves flying toward the right direction—a big one and a small one. It is a square shape post containing texts, images, logos, and symbols. Under the disability statement is a white text box with texts that read: Ang batas ay malinaw--ang karapatang pantao ay para sa lahat ng may kapansanan, halata man o hindi. Protektado sila sa ilalim ng ating Saligang Batas at mas pinagtibay ng mga batas na sumusunod: RA 7277—Magna carta for Persons with Disabilities RA 9442—An Act Amending RA 7277 at RA 11036—Philippine Mental Health Act Mga halimbawa ng non-apparent disabilities na saklaw nito: Mental health conditions, Rare Disease at Psychosocial Disability. Below the white text box are the different symbols for various disabilities such as blindness, mental disability, sign language for the deaf, and the International Symbol of Access/ International Wheelchair Symbol placed at the lower right. There is another International Symbol of Access with blue background on the lower rightmost side border depicted as a sign post. Placed at the bottom most portion is a white horizontal text box containing logos from left to right that say NCDA@47, logos of NCDA’s Facebook, website, and Instagram accounts, and hashtag sign Inclusive Pilipinas.
Lahat ng kapansanan may dangal at karapatan.
"𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬: The National Council on Disability Affairs has received reports about the unauthorized use of the NCDA logo for solicitation which misleads the public and undermines the integrity of our services. We strongly condemn such actions and warn the public that individuals and groups using the Council’s name and logo without authority may face criminal prosecution and jail time. NCDA explicitly clarifies that no individual or entity was given permission to use the Council’s name and logo for any solicitation, recruitment, production of materials, or online promotions. The Council emphasizes that the unauthorized use of the NCDA logo by individuals or entities without written permission, endorsement, or approval by the Council is engaging in deceptive practices and shall be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law. Under Article 177 of the Revised Penal Code, usurpation of authority or official functions is committed when a person knowingly and falsely represent himself to be an officer, agent or representative of any department or agency of the Philippine Government or of any foreign government, or who, under pretense of official position, shall perform any act pertaining to any person in authority or public officer of the Philippine Government or any foreign government, or any agency thereof, without being lawfully entitled to do so. Violators found guilty of this crime shall be meted with punishment of imprisonment. To prevent potential fraud and misinformation, we strongly advise the public to be vigilant by verifying first the authenticity of any communication or transaction with entities claiming to represent the Council.NCDA likewise advise the public to immediately report to the Council any encounter with individuals or group claiming to represent NCDA through council@ncda.gov.ph. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the integrity and reputation of NCDA as we safeguard the rights, inclusion, and empowerment of persons with disabilities. #NCDA #DisabilityRights #InclusivePilipinas"
"𝗡𝗖𝗗𝗔 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬: The National Council on Disability Affairs has received reports about the unauthorized use of the NCDA logo for solicitation which misleads the public and undermines the integrity of our services. We strongly condemn such actions and warn the public that individuals and groups using the Council’s name and logo without authority may face criminal prosecution and jail time. NCDA explicitly clarifies that no individual or entity was given permission to use the Council’s name and logo for any solicitation, recruitment, production of materials, or online promotions. The Council emphasizes that the unauthorized use of the NCDA logo by individuals or entities without written permission, endorsement, or approval by the Council is engaging in deceptive practices and shall be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law. Under Article 177 of the Revised Penal Code, usurpation of authority or official functions is committed when a person knowingly and falsely represent himself to be an officer, agent or representative of any department or agency of the Philippine Government or of any foreign government, or who, under pretense of official position, shall perform any act pertaining to any person in authority or public officer of the Philippine Government or any foreign government, or any agency thereof, without being lawfully entitled to do so. Violators found guilty of this crime shall be meted with punishment of imprisonment. To prevent potential fraud and misinformation, we strongly advise the public to be vigilant by verifying first the authenticity of any communication or transaction with entities claiming to represent the Council.NCDA likewise advise the public to immediately report to the Council any encounter with individuals or group claiming to represent NCDA through council@ncda.gov.ph. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the integrity and reputation of NCDA as we safeguard the rights, inclusion, and empowerment of persons with disabilities. #NCDA #DisabilityRights #InclusivePilipinas"

NCDA Warns Against Unauthorized Use of Logo for Solicitation

Promotional poster for the 19th World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, 2026, organized by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) in the Philippines. The design features a light blue background with colorful scattered paint splatters and a row of sharpened colored pencils in various bright hues (orange, red, green, blue, yellow, purple, etc.) along the bottom edge. At the top are the NCDA logo (red circle with three stylized figures) and the Bagong Pilipinas sun emblem. The main title in large blue text reads "19th World Autism Awareness Day," with supporting text referencing United Nations General Assembly Resolution 62/139. The theme is prominently displayed in a blue box: "Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value – Every Life Has Value." The date "2 April 2026" appears at the bottom in blue, surrounded by more colorful pencil tips.

19th World Autism Awareness Day

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This is the Women with Disabilities Day streamer design approved by the National Working Committee. The design color is mostly in shades of violet/purple with colorful tribal borders. On the top leftmost is the NCDA logo while the Bagong Pilipinas is on the top rightmost. At the top center is the text, National Council on Disability Affairs leads the nation in celebrating the 22nd Women With Disabilities Day. Below it is the text, Proclamation No. 744, s. 2004. Below it is the theme: Landas ng Makabagong Babaylan: Pantay, Inklusibo, at Lahat May Kakayahan. Below the theme are the symbols of disability such as for the blind, intellectual disability, deaf, and physical disability. To its right is the date, 30 March 2026. On the bottom rightmost are the images of three Babaylans/Shamans with disabilities in different ages.

22nd Women With Disabilities Day

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January- national autism consciousness week - Third week of January Proclamation No. 711, s. 1996 National cancer consciousness week - Proclamation No. 1348 , s. 1974 February - national down syndrome consciousness month - Month of February Proclamation No. 157, s. 2002 WORLD CANCER DAY - February 4 Global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) National intellectual disability week - February 14 to 20 Proclamation No. 1385, s. 1975 National Rare disease week - Fourth week of February March - world hearing day - March 3 world down syndrome day - March 21 United Nations General Assembly declaration (UNGA) Res 66/149 women with disabilities day - Last Monday of March Proclamation No. 744, s. 2004 April - world autism awareness day - April 2 United Nations General Assembly declaration (UNGA) Resolution 62/139 July - national disability rights week - July 17 to 23 Proclamation No. 597, s. 2024 August - white cane safety day - August 1 White Cane Act - Republic Act 6759, s. 1989 September - cerebral palsy awareness and protection week - September 16 to 22 Proclamation No. 588, s. 2004 November - deaf awareness week - November 10 to 16 Proclamation No. 829, s. 1991 December - international day of persons with disabilities in the philippines - December 3 Proclamation No. 1157, s. 2006 (UN General Assembly resolution 47/3, s. 1992)

NCDA Calendar of Disability Celebrations 2025

Disability Cases Per Gender

Department of Health (DOH) Data as of April 30, 2026 (multiple disabilities)

1473327

FEMALE

1538454

MALE

Disability Cases Per Type of Disability

Department of Health (DOH) Data as of April 30, 2026

Symbol of sides of two open hands
434262

SPEECH IMPAIRMENT

249557

FEMALE

184705

MALE

Symbol of man's silhouette with puzzle pieces on his brain
123227

LEARNING DISABILITY

41870

FEMALE

81357

MALE

Symbol of man's silhouette with circle half-striped and half full
167576

INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

65386

FEMALE

102190

MALE

Man in side view with drawing of brain
181784

MENTAL DISABILITY

82701

FEMALE

99083

MALE

Eye with bar crossing diagonally with rows of lines on the left and circle eye on the right
303230

VISUAL DISABILITY

153059

FEMALE

150171

MALE

Symbol of three men standing with a circle x drawing in front
397799

PSYCHOSOCIAL DISABILITY

197741

FEMALE

200058

MALE

Symbol of man riding on a wheelchair
1023584

PHYSICAL DISABILITY

443225

FEMALE

580359

MALE

Symbol of ear with a rectangle piercing diagonally
154385

DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING

77648

FEMALE

76737

MALE

Symbol of ribbon pin
158382

CANCER

123799

FEMALE

34583

MALE

Six-footed insect with small worm inside a hexagon and being seen on a magnifying lens
67552

RARE DISEASE

38341

FEMALE

29211

MALE

Total number of Persons with Disabilities Per Geographical Region

Department of Health (DOH) Data as of April 30, 2026

154769

Region I - Ilocos Region

74636

FEMALE

80133

MALE

113059

Region II - Cagayan Valley

52464

FEMALE

60595

MALE

381565

Region III - Central Luzon

187110

FEMALE

187872

MALE

527678

National Capital Region

271897

FEMALE

255781

MALE

513433

Region IVA - Calabarzon

256435

FEMALE

256998

MALE

84681

Region IVB - Mimaropa

39460

FEMALE

45221

MALE

170386

Region V - Bicol Region

80866

FEMALE

89520

MALE

245290

Region VI - Western Visayas

118679

FEMALE

126611

MALE

150741

Region VII - Central Visayas

73021

FEMALE

77720

MALE

84613

Region VIII - Eastern Visayas

40048

FEMALE

44565

MALE

79040

Region IX - Zamboanga Peninsula

36883

FEMALE

42157

MALE

113661

Region X - Northern Mindanao

53867

FEMALE

59794

MALE

116272

Region XI - Davao Region

56163

FEMALE

60109

MALE

113872

Region XII - Soccsksargen

53203

FEMALE

60669

MALE

78115

Region XIII - Caraga

35081

FEMALE

43034

MALE

63726

Cordillera Administrative Region

31146

FEMALE

32580

MALE

25789

BARMM

11537

FEMALE

14252

MALE

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International Day of Persons With Disabilities NCDA Tarpaulin for December 3, 2024 with the theme Amplifying the Leadership of Persons With Disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.

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DOWNLOADABLE PUBLICATIONS ON DISABILITY

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Manual on Disability Support Services A Guide for Public and Private Sector

Manual on Disability Support Services

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Directory of Disability Inclusive Schools Basic Education Schools Providing Services

Directory of Disability Inclusive Schools

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Universities Colleges Providing Services for Students with Disabilities

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Directory of Sign Language Interpreters and Organizations

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Getting Options, a Handbook on Getting Education, Training and Work Options

Getting Options

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Starting a Web Business, Work-At-Home Entrepreneurship: A Practical Guide

Starting a Web Business

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