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
Accessible Online Learning Courses Stats April 2026
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 7, 2026 (multiple disabilities)

1436720

FEMALE

1503421

MALE

Disability Cases Per Type of Disability

Department of Health (DOH) Data as of April 7, 2026

Symbol of sides of two open hands
422490

SPEECH IMPAIRMENT

229350

FEMALE

171719

MALE

Symbol of man's silhouette with puzzle pieces on his brain
120840

LEARNING DISABILITY

41140

FEMALE

79700

MALE

Symbol of man's silhouette with circle half-striped and half full
164230

INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

64219

FEMALE

100011

MALE

Man in side view with drawing of brain
177340

MENTAL DISABILITY

80506

FEMALE

96834

MALE

Eye with bar crossing diagonally with rows of lines on the left and circle eye on the right
297296

VISUAL DISABILITY

149932

FEMALE

147364

MALE

Symbol of three men standing with a circle x drawing in front
388623

PSYCHOSOCIAL DISABILITY

193247

FEMALE

195376

MALE

Symbol of man riding on a wheelchair
999739

PHYSICAL DISABILITY

432740

FEMALE

566999

MALE

Symbol of ear with a rectangle piercing diagonally
151459

DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING

76071

FEMALE

75388

MALE

Symbol of ribbon pin
152600

CANCER

119316

FEMALE

33284

MALE

Six-footed insect with small worm inside a hexagon and being seen on a magnifying lens
65524

RARE DISEASE

37141

FEMALE

28383

MALE

Total number of Persons with Disabilities Per Geographical Region

Department of Health (DOH) Data as of April 7, 2026

151867

Region I - Ilocos Region

73134

FEMALE

78733

MALE

110963

Region II - Cagayan Valley

51473

FEMALE

59490

MALE

365606

Region III - Central Luzon

182220

FEMALE

183386

MALE

511334

National Capital Region

263193

FEMALE

248141

MALE

499752

Region IVA - Calabarzon

249470

FEMALE

250282

MALE

82874

Region IVB - Mimaropa

38603

FEMALE

44271

MALE

166494

Region V - Bicol Region

79007

FEMALE

87487

MALE

240514

Region VI - Western Visayas

116289

FEMALE

124225

MALE

146654

Region VII - Central Visayas

70970

FEMALE

75684

MALE

81993

Region VIII - Eastern Visayas

38740

FEMALE

43253

MALE

77698

Region IX - Zamboanga Peninsula

36201

FEMALE

41497

MALE

113661

Region X - Northern Mindanao

53867

FEMALE

59794

MALE

114051

Region XI - Davao Region

54968

FEMALE

59083

MALE

111817

Region XII - Soccsksargen

52250

FEMALE

59567

MALE

77032

Region XIII - Caraga

34533

FEMALE

42499

MALE

62692

Cordillera Administrative Region

30568

FEMALE

32124

MALE

25139

BARMM

11234

FEMALE

13905

MALE

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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

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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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